The two stroke Vespa is rightly regarded as an iconic scooter. Its initial purpose was to provide low cost transportation to the masses in the 1950s, but it evolved through the vibrant '60s to became a symbol of the burgeoning youth culture, and on into the '90s when it became firmly entrenched as an Italian icon. The history of this phenomenon has been well documented, as has the subculture that surrounds it, but there has been no previous attempt to provide a guide to buying one of these classic scooters. This book will help ensure that you avoid the main pitfalls and end up with your very own slice of La Dolce Vita on the driveway.
This Essential Buyer's Guide is packed with good advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Vespa community, right through to whether your scooter will fit in with your lifestyle. This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Vespa of your dreams.
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Höhe: 197 mm
Breite: 141 mm
Dicke: 9 mm
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978-1-84584-883-5 (9781845848835)
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Many classic cars have passed through Mark Paxton's workshop doors for repair and restoration over the years. He is a dedicated petrolhead with a love for both four wheels and two. A move away from the motor trade and into classic car and motorcycle journalism has allowed him to put onto paper some of the experience gained during that time in the form of magazine articles and several books, including several Essential Buyer's Guides and Restoration Manuals, in Veloce's best-selling series.
ContentsIntroduction - the purpose of this book1 Is it the right scooter for you? - marriage guidance2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit?3 Living with a Vespa scooter - will you get along together?4 Relative values - which model for you? 5 Before you buy - be well informed6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help7 Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay?8 Key points - where to look for problems 9 Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment10 Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential!12 What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart 13 Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think14 Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles15 Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, scooters need exercise!16 The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Vespa world17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertipsIndex
