Frequently Asked Questions

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Our Vespas are MINT. Our supplier's restoration team spends a month of dedicated work on each individual scooter. The end result is an immaculately restored piece of history that is a mechanically sound, reliable work of art. Our Vespas run better than factory new as many of the mechanical components have been replaced with modern and stronger alloys. 

Everything is brought to better-than-new condition giving your Vespa a lifetime of reliable driving. Your Vespa will have a new 150cc reconditioned Piaggio Italian Engine, new 4 speed transmission, new internal wiring, seals and trimmings, new brakes, new seating upholstery and all of the other components listed below.  

- New cylinder head
- New piston
- New rings
- New Dell ‘Orto carburetor
- New transmission (4 speed manual hand shift)
- New condenser & ignition coil
- New installation of all wiring looms with 12v electrical upgrade
- New steering head bushes and bearings
- New front and rear suspension
- New brakes
- New stainless steel exhaust system
- New rubber hoses, seals and trimmings
- New head and rear lights with new bulbs
- New Speedometer
- New Horn
- New Floor runners & rubber floor mat
- New chrome stand
- New seating upholstery mounted on twin saddle
- 3X new white wall tires with new inner tubes on 10 inch wheels*
- New Chrome plated hubcaps*
- New kick starter pedal
- New clutch and front brake levers
- New Tire covers
- 4X New Indicator lamps*
- New Stainless steel folding rear luggage rack or front folding rack with custom made padded back rest*
- New chrome trimming and stainless steel body railing
- New chrome plated gas cap
- Every nut and bolt replaced with rust proof stainless steel  

*if applicable to the selected model

Still not convinced you're getting the deal of a lifetime?!

Your new Vespa will come with:

- Rear view mirrors   

- Water proof cover   

- Spare clutch and break cable set   

- Spare tire*

- Maintenance manual   

- Measuring cup   

- Globe set 

*as applicable to the selected model

Absolutely! We only keep a few in stock. Our suppliers overseas restore Vespas for us exactly to customer specifications to include added accessories, paint and upholstery colors, and models. Some models and colors are already complete and available and can be delivered within 3 weeks. Custom jobs will typically be delivered within 2 months.

Pictures are worth a thousand words, but to help you distinguish:

- VBC 1965 - 1979  Features: Round front head lamp, square rear tail light.

- VLB 1965 - 1974  Features: Square front head lamp, square rear tail light.

- VBB 1960 - 1967  Features: Round front head lamp, circular round back tail light, slightly wider cowls.

- ACMA 1955 - 1962  Features: Headlamp mounted on front guard, small square back tail light, curved rear.

- GS 1955 - 1958   Features: Stretched out and wider rear cowls, oval speedometer, rounder front and rear guards.

To learn more about the design differences, check out our RESOURCES tab!

Specification differences between models:

- Engine type: Single cylinder 2 stroke air cooled. ( All models )
       - Displacement: 145.45cc ( All models)
       - Horsepower: 5.9 BHP @ 5,200 RPM (VBC, VBB, ACMA, GS)
       - Horsepower: 7.1 BHP  @ 5,000 RPM (VLB)
       - Bore / Stroke: 57 mm x 57 (All models)
       - Compression Ratio: 7.5:1 (All  models)
       - Transmission 4 speed constant mesh (All models)
       - Max. Speed: 62 MPH (VLB)
       - Max. Speed: 57 MPH (VBC, VBB, ACMA)
       - Carburetor: Dell'Orto Si 20/15 (All models except  VLB)
       - Carburetor: Dell'Orto Si 20/17 (VLB)
       - Carburetor: Dell'Orto Si 20/20 ($60 upgrade for any model)
       - Fuel Capacity: 1.7 GAL (All models)
       - Electrical: 12V electrical upgrade  (All models)

All Vespas sold here are 150cc (unless otherwise indicated) and require an M-1 motorcycle license to operate legally in California. If you do not want your Vespa registered in California, most other states have less strict requirements. There are 125cc options available by special order that have significantly less requirements. 

If you live in or around the greater San Diego area delivery is included or you may pick it up in person. Pickup is always free. If you would like it delivered out of state and not registered in California, arrangements can be made by the customer or us at cost.

The top speed of our scooters depends on the rider weight and cargo. Typically these vintage Vespas saw speeds of 55mph. With the upgrades included, they can cruise in the 60s.