Piaggio Vespa Scooters: Books - History and Types (5/5)

Vespa Scooters - Classic 2-stroke models (1960-2008) - Essential Buyer's Guide

The two stroke Vespa is rightly regarded as an iconic scooter. It's 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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Vespa - Klassische Zweitaktmodelle (1960-2008) - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

Guide to buying the classic Vespa two-stroke models from 1960-2008.

This "Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf" is presented as usual in a compact form and is an indispensable tool for assessing the condition of a Vespa scooter for sale.
Expert advice and buying tips help every interested party to recognize whether it is an expensive gimmick or a bargain.

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Piaggio Scooter: Alle Zwei- und Viertaktmodelle mit Automatik (1991-2016) - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

Buying guide for Vespa two- and four-stroke automatic models from 1991-2016.

This compact guide is an indispensable tool before and when buying a used Piaggio scooter. It contains the most important and helpful insider information about what to look out for when buying in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.

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Vespa Tecnica (1) : 1946-1955: Vespa 98, 125 i 150

For each Vespa model produced during the period 1946-1955, the book includes technical specifications, construction details, and photographs of restored models. It provides technical drawings sourced from original user manuals, covering control schematics, electrical diagrams, point registration, and lubrication instructions. Additionally, it lists original paint codes, registration data, engine and chassis numbers, and engine diagrams.

Models:
- Vespa 98 (1946), 98/2 (1946), 98/3 (1947), 98/4 (1947)
- Vespa 125 (1948), 125 (1949), 125 (1950), 125 (1951), 125 (1952), 125U (1953), 125 (1953), 125 (1954), 125 (1955)
- Vespa 150 GS (1955), 150 (1955).

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Vespa Tecnica (3): 1965-1976

For each Vespa model produced during the period 1965-1976, the book includes technical and construction details, along with photographs of restored models. It covers technical specifications, technical drawings from original user manuals (control diagrams, electrical schematics, point registration, lubrication), original paint codes, registration data, engine and chassis numbers, and engine diagrams.

Models:
- 50 Elestart (1969)
- 50 L (1966)
- 50 N (1965)
- 50 Special (1969)
- 90 SS (1965)
- 125 (1965)
- 125 GranTurismo (1967)
- 125 GTR (1969)
- 125 Nuova (1965)
- 125 Primavera (1968)
- 125 Super (1965)
- 125 TS (1975)
- 150 Sprint (1965)
- 150 Sprint Veloce (1969)
- 150 Super (1965)
- 180 Rally (1968)
- 180 SuperSport (1965)
- 200 Rally (1972)
- ET3 Primavera (1976).

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Vespa Tecnica (5): PX (1977-2002)

For each Vespa model produced in the reference period, this volume contains - in addition to the photographs taken on restored models - the technical and construction details, the technical characteristics, the technical drawings taken from the original users and maintenance manuals (control diagram, wiring diagram, registration of points, lubrication), the references of the original paints, the serial data, the position of the engine number and frame number and the exploded views of the engines.

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Models:
- Vespa P125X-P200E (1977)
- P125X-P150X-P200E (1978)
- P80X-PX80-PX80E Arcobaleno- PX80E Arcobaleno Elestart (1981)
- PX125E-PX150E-PX200E (1981)
- PX125E-PX150E-PX200E Arcobaleno (1983)
- PX125T5 (1985)
- PX200 Arcobaleno Elestart (1994)
- PX Classic (1995)
- M09 (1998)
- M18 (1999)
- Time 2000 (2000)
- PX Restyling (2001).

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La Vespa

The Vespa, now an acclaimed symbol of style, seamlessly blends modernity with tradition. From the 1945 MP6 prototype to the silent revolution of the Vespa Elettrica, this book represents the most comprehensive presentation of Vespa's history, delving into its evolutions in a way not done before.

Each page captures the essence of this iconic scooter, highlighting its role in urban mobility and its deep connection to culture. Evocative images and detailed narratives provide a profound insight, covering the early stages to contemporary models.
This book stands as a tribute to the Vespa, not just as a mode of transportation but as a timeless symbol of style that has captured hearts worldwide.

Text in Spanish.

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