The Vespa wide frame is a mystery to most British riders, but as Stan discovered, Wessex Scooters are determined to bring it out of the shadows.
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Dave’s Nostalgic Custom Corner
DTC are usually associated with Lambretta, but this beautiful beast breaks that mould, and delivers an interesting 80s classic.
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Camilla’s Sei Giorni
When an absolute scooter purist decides to change the origins of his or her machine, you know it must be done for both the right reasons and in the right way. Scootering reporter Christian Giarrizzo meets such an enthusiast in the heart of Italy, and tells us his story.
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Heirloom
When Paulo Guarasci decided to restore the family Vespa, he was told it wasn’t worth the expense, but some scooters have a value that can’t be measured in money alone.
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Shipshape and Bristol fashion
Four years ago Chris Eldridge began in earnest realising twin scooter aspirations he’d possessed for as long as he can remember.
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Time for change
Vespa promised that their High Performance Engine would herald a new era for GTS 300 riders. Stan discovered whether it’s HPE or hype.
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Anglia Scooters, Lowestoft
The scooter outlet is owned and run by Martyn Drake, and provides everything you’d want from a local business, including servicing and restoration.
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Latin love affair
Costa Rica isn’t high on the list of places associated with Vespa scooters but as Willy Conejo explains it’s a perfect destination for discerning Vespisti.
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Love story
Every scooter has a history and in the case of Paula Rae’s Rally, it’s one that’s still being written.
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Vintage Evil: Little Red Riding Hot
Gatch, Dino and the Toxic team have produced an off-the-wall 1940s/50s influenced low-rider Vespa cut-down, which will turn heads. The scooter enters the Toxic stable with an appeal, which is a far cry from the apocalyptic industrial look.
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