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RESTORED 1969 VESPA VLB 150 SPRINT with SIDECAR ONLY 1200 MILES.
RESTORED ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO WITH A TOTAL OF LESS THAN 1200 MILES SINCE RESTORATION.
DURNING THE RESTORATION THE CHASSIS WAS STRENGTHENED ALONG THE CENTER TUNNEL/FLOORBOARD AREA ADDING REINFORCEMENT TO THE AREAS WHERE THE SIDECAR MOUNTING BRACKET IS BOLTED TO THE CHASSIS.
THIS REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF FLEX IN THE CHASSIS AND REDUCES THE RISK OF FUTURE METAL FATIGUE.
RUNS ON MICHELIN S-83 CLASSIC TREAD TIRES.
THE MOTOR IS A PX 166CC ENHANCED DURABILITY ENGINE WHICH ADDRESSES THE KNOWN WEAKNESS IN THE LML, STAR EXPRESS ENGINE.
THIS MOTOR IS A MIDLY TUNED CYLINDER WITH WIRE DRAWN RINGS AND A FORGED PISTON.
INCLUDES GGR HOT REEDS ON THE REED INTAKE WITH A DELLORTO 20/20 CARB, ITALIAN CRANKSHAFT WITH EUROPEAN MANUFACTURE MAIN BEARINGS WITH TOP QUALITY GEARS AND TRANSMISSION FOR LONGEVITY.
THE RESULT IS A MOTOR THAN CAN STAND UP TO ADDITIONAL STRESS OF PULLING A SIDECAR.
SIDECAR IS A QUALITY METAL REPRODUCTION OF A ORIGINAL KNOWN AS THE 'ROCKET' MADE BY COZY AND INCLUDES A QUALITY METAL BROOKLANDS REPRODUCTION RACING WINDSCREEN (REAL GLASS NOT PLEXIGLASS) AND CUSTOM MADE TONNEAU COVER.
HAS YOM (YEAR OF MANUFACTURE) LICENSE WITH ORIGINAL YEAR BLACK AND YELLOW VINTAGE CALIFORNIA PLATE WITH ORIGINAL 1969 TAG AND A CORRESPONDING YEAR VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE FRAME WITH PROPER CURRENT TAG DISPLAY.
ACCESSIORES INCLUDE:
CHROME RIMS ON SCOOTER
CHROME FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR
CHROME REAR LUGGAGE CARRIER/RACK
SPARE TIRE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH SPARE TIRE ON CHROME RIM
INCLUDES 2 LEGAL HELMETS, TOOL BAG IN GLOVEBOX WITH PROPER TOOLS, EXTRA PARTS * NEW ARE STARTER BUTTON SWITCH, INSTRUMENT BREZEL, GAS TANK FILLER GASKET, LEG TRIM, A SET OF SUSPENSION RUBBER BANDS FOR THE COZY (APPARENTLY THEY LAST ABOUT 10 YEARS-JUST STARTING TO SHOW AGE), OPERATION AND MAINTANCE MANUAL, GENUINE SCOOTER COMPANY SERVICE STATION MANUAL AND 1 QUART OF OIL.
ALL PAPERWORK IS UP TO DATE AND IN HAND.
IT IS TAGGED, LICENSED AND INSURANCED WITH CURRENT TAGS GOOD TILL APRIL 2025.
SUPER CONDITION BOTH COSMETICLLY AND MECHANICALLY.
Asking $11,000.
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Classic Style: Vintage scooters have a unique, classic style that many people find appealing.
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