Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1962c Vespa VBA1 Combination
Estimate
£3, 000 - £4, 000
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: TBC
MOT: Exempt
Genuine Italian built*
Attractive combination
Original accessories
* Verified by VVC archivist
The VBA range of Vespas were the immediate successors to the long running ‘handlebar’ scooters of the 1950’s and in the UK was the successor to the 152l2 and had cast handlebars like the GS. The VBA had a completely redesigned body and engine which formed the basis for decades of future Vespas. The engine was a rotary inducted design which improved reliability, gave more power but reduced fuel consumption and required less oil in the fuel mix. The carburettor was relocated to a position just above the engine. The whole package was a much more professional looking machine whilst retaining many similar features of the desirable lines of the GS with its cast handlebars. The later VBA models with 150 engine were sold in the UK with leg shield trim, Clamshell speedometer and and GS style rear light. Today the VBA is an appealing Vespa and an appreciating model.
This VBA combination was purchased as a present for the vendors wife who fell in love with it. It had been recently restored when they bought it and had apparently done 200 miles since. The couple have recently decided to emigrate and are unfortunately not going to get it on the road. They have never used it. It is unknown where it has been as there are no documents with it. The chassis number area is unclear and were unable to see the chassis number clearly. However before the auction when the scooter it is delivered to the venue we will have another go at revealing the numbers. In the meantime we are able to confirm that is is indeed Pontedera built as the clear stamped batch number inside the chassis tells us, and is almost certainly imported from Italy. The engine number is also consistent with this. Our consultant was able to see the scooter running by the direct application of fuel into the bore, it will however need a light commissioning of the fuel system. The sidecar looks in good condition.
