Imported scooters on eaby

A 1963 bike offered for around £1700 allegedly from Vietname and
supposed to be rebuilt from genuine originals with duties paid. How do
they get the price so low? I'd love a classic scooter but don't want to
get ripped off. Any thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLASSIC-VESPA...2118877?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2a0aefdf5d

 

It's a fucking scooter so the best place for it is the bin.

 

I know someone who got one, it was fucking incredible, utterly mint. That
was 5 years ago, sure the cunts have got in on the act, he paid about £2.5k,
but it was the best i have ever seen.

 

Thanks. It would be bloody hard even for those ingenious fuckers to copy
a complete 1960s sooter. I've just asked if the numbers match
and am told yes so I might just be tempted to pop over and have a look
at his setup.

There's always 'if it sounds too good' bit ringing in my head.

 

It wasn't that long ago that you had a huge grin on your face after trying to
loft the front on a SO scooter.

 

and fell off?

 

Seems rather strange that he Has "Due to popular demand, I have some more
Vespas for sale" when his feedback as a seller doesn't show any previous
sales, in fact AFAICT no sales at all.
It doesn't mean he hasn't sold them elsewhere but the impression he gives by
the above statement one would think he's sold a few through ebore?
I think a proper viewing and check with classic owners of the numbers might
be worthwhile if you _really are_ after a genuine classic.

 

Have you forgotten that as soon as I got off it I said it should be
thrown in a bin?

 

Given that Vespas and Lammies were big sellers in SE Asia during the 50s
and 60s it is possible someone has access to a store of genuine spares.

 

Be *really* careful. There's a thriving trade in restoring these
scooters out in Vietnam, Cambodia et al; some are fine, others are
deathtraps. Also bear in mind these bikes have led a far, far harder
life out there than they did here and the donor bikes can be really
bad, but easily disguised with new panels and paint.


http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/08/06/repair-and-restoration-vespa-scooters/
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/09/15/vietnamese-scooter-restoration-update/

 

Bidding has ended with no bids.

Possible, but yer never know.

 

I thought you said you liked it?