Marlon Brando Vespa up for auction
This 1967 Vespa T5 125cc scooter was used by actor Marlon Brando during his visits
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Marlon Brando Vespa up for auction
This 1967 Vespa T5 125cc scooter was used by actor Marlon Brando during his visits
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The Southend mystery
Regular readers will know that Editor Mau not so long ago became the owner of over 300 trophies and racing mementos that once belonged to scooter racing legend, Nev Frost. The collection is something to behold and from time to time I’ll be pulling a trophy or item from it and telling you the back story. After all, these trophies represent part of the scooter racing heritage.
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Saving scooters from a rusty grave
One man who seems to have the ‘Midas Touch’ in unearthing vintage classic machines is a Northern Ireland scooter enthusiast who has requested that we don’t reveal where he’s located, or give his full identity – so we’ll just call him Frank…
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Vespa GS Day
September 27th, 2019Maidstone Market Hall Event organised by Medway Aces SC in conjunction with Medway
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Marlon Brando Vespa up for auction
This 1967 Vespa T5 125cc scooter was used by actor Marlon Brando during his visits to the UK – and it’s now up for auction. It was bought in Rome by Elliot Kastner, film producer
Read moreThe Southend mystery
Regular readers will know that Editor Mau not so long ago became the owner of over 300 trophies and racing mementos that once belonged to scooter racing legend, Nev Frost. The collection is something to behold and from time to time I’ll be pulling a trophy or item from it and telling you the back story. After all, these trophies represent part of the scooter racing heritage.
Read moreSaving scooters from a rusty grave
One man who seems to have the ‘Midas Touch’ in unearthing vintage classic machines is a Northern Ireland scooter enthusiast who has requested that we don’t reveal where he’s located, or give his full identity – so we’ll just call him Frank…
Read moreWinston’s nobel 200
The Nobel 200 is classed as a trike and was produced in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the late 1950s. Approximately 1500 were made, of which there are believed to be only 30-40 models surviving. The one featured here has been lovingly restored by Winston Phair.
Read moreVespa GS Day
September 27th, 2019Maidstone Market Hall Event organised by Medway Aces SC in conjunction with Medway Scooters. See Classic Scooterist issue 130 (Dec 19/Jan 20) for full event report and more images.
Read moreBritish Vespa Days 2019
August 17, 2019 Organised by the VCB, the event was held in the picturesque town of Llangollen, North Wales. Ticket sales were limited to 500 for the weekend and the princely sum of £25 included
Read moreThe Mk2 Durkopp Diana Sport: better than ever!
Road testers in the 1950s and 60s provided a veritable wealth of road tests on all manner of scooters. Don’t forget, the world wasn’t solely the preserve of Innocenti or Piaggio-built machines. Those eras also seemed to give testers the right to describe things like gear changes as delightful and pleasant!
Read moreSetting Lambretta static timing
When building a Lambretta engine, carrying out upgrades or just general servicing, it’s vital that the ignition timing is set correctly. This is the point at which the compressed fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber is ignited to give optimum performance and reliability.
Read moreVespa stainless legshield surrounds
One problem that occurs when restoring scooters – in particular, old Vespas – is the availability (or lack of) suitable replacement spare parts for particular models…
Read moreGibbo’s Vespa 50 special
Sometimes, things are worth waiting for and Alan ‘Gibbo’ Gibbs certainly thinks so, as he waited 12 years to get his hands on the scooter featured here.
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