[Mr. B. Scott Robinson]

It has become a bit of a fetish in my corner of the globe for expats to seek out and purchase antique Vespa scooters and have them sent back home. These are models from the 1960s.

I have a good understanding of the antique car market, so I am surprised that these cobbled together "Frankenstein Monster" type Vespas hold any significant collector interest since they are about as far from a pristine "barn find" as could be.

Anyone have any insight into these types of bikes?

Cheers,

BSR

 

[Mr. B. Scott Robinson]

Some photos....

 

[eagle2250]

Not trying to be funny, but rather just seeking clarrification, is the first picture of a white Vespa, parked in soneone's kitchen? I "oh-so-loved my Harley Sportster"...but I never parked it in the house! LOL.

 

[Mr. B. Scott Robinson]

Apparently, yes. These are photos of Vespas for sale by one of the larger dealers of used Vespas in the country.

Cheers.

BSR

 

[Oldsarge]

A passion for which I can imagine no logical explanation.

 

[derum]

Vespas and Lambrettas were popular with mods in the UK in the 60's and had a resurgence in the 70's. Old models of both are desirable and collectible. There were many manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon in the 60's as this interesting article details.....

https://parkaavenue.blogspot.com/2015/01/scooters-that-never-became-popular-with.html

 

[Oldsarge]

Vespa-ish scooters are the local equivalent of either the family car or a pickup truck in SE Asia.