How to Restore and Maintain Your Vespa Motorscooter

With facilities cranking out scooters in fifteen nations, with rabid scooteristi roaming the globe, and with life-to-date sales numbering well into the millions, Vespa is unarguably the name in motorscooters. The Italian-based company has sold more than two million scooters in the U.S. alone, since Sears& Roebuck took the first stateside shipment in 1950. Those phenomenal numbers, along with a Generation X mod revival, have translated into a thriving collectible and restoration scene, with enthusiasts striving to attain the same authenticity afforded other collectible vehicles. This complete guide to correctly restoring all Vespas built from 1946 through 1996 addresses both mechanical and cosmetic concerns. Generously illustrated with specially commissioned photography, every step in the restoration process is carefully described. Also includes vital information on parts sources. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.