Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1961 Vespa Douglas 152L2 combination
Estimate
£3, 500 - £4, 500
Registration No: USJ 410
Frame No: BB 34879
MOT: Exempt
Restored by SRP Racetech
In running condition we are informed
V5C ready for the road
The 152L2 range of Vespas released in 1959 were the immediate successors to the long running ‘tubular handlebar’ scooters of the 1950’s and in the UK was the first model made in Britain to have cast handlebars like the GS. The 152L2 came more into line with the Piaggio production style of the VBA had a completely redesigned body and engine which formed the basis for decades of future Vespas. Many of the parts were imported from Italy and the 152L2 is unique in that it has a mix of Italian and British made parts. 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 a sale price of £131 the 152L2 was regarded as a very reliable machine and could travel at 46 MPH. They are now becoming increasingly collectible as with most of the Bristol made Vespas.
This 152L2 is in well presented condition in original baby blue colour. Correct matching 152L2 engine number is 11910450. Verified by the VVC. Restored in by SRP Racetech of Bridgewater. The paintwork was done by Steve Robertson of Taunton. It was used to transport Santa Claus and for other novelty events in the sidecar but has seldom been used since it was restored. The racks front and rear are original Douglas supplied accessories.
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