Scooterotica

True story.

Many years ago, a mate of mine was building a very nice 60's S-Type replica and decided that as a final finishing touch it could do with a period Arthur Francis dealer sticker. Since none were available and he had no idea what they should look like, he designed his own and had a couple printed for his scoot. The printer, seeing a market for them started knocking them out without his permission.

In the last 10 years or so it's amazing how many restorations and replicas have sported this "authentic" AF dealer sticker that is actually a total figment of his imagination.

kevspeed wrote:

Scoot65 wrote:There's probably more "S-Types" on the road than were actually produced..........

Probably the same goes for SX/TV/GP 200 models,more replicas than the real thing!!

"ringed" or fake frame numbers more like- I know of at least 3 whose owners are totally unaware.

I don't get the whole 'S-type' fad and why anyone would want to spend money on customising a scooter that looks like so many others.
Personally I don't particularly like the theme but as far as 'authenticity' goes I'd say the Arthur Francis built machines are the only 'Authentic S-Types'

The rest are replica's no matter who built them and when. The only one I've seen that I thought was well done was the S-Type Replica with fake patina built by Soulsurfer a few years back. If you're gonna fake it you might as well fake all of it!

ArmandTanzarian wrote:True story.

Many years ago, a mate of mine was building a very nice 60's S-Type replica and decided that as a final finishing touch it could do with a period Arthur Francis dealer sticker. Since none were available and he had no idea what they should look like, he designed his own and had a couple printed for his scoot. The printer, seeing a market for them started knocking them out without his permission.

In the last 10 years or so it's amazing how many restorations and replicas have sported this "authentic" AF dealer sticker that is actually a total figment of his imagination.

Classic. Do AF sell them?

No they've never heard of that before.


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rosscla wrote:No they've never heard of that before.


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I'm surprised they answered the phone to tell you!

I find it's quicker for me to drive up to AF's, go to Scarborough for fish & chips and then drive home than phone them

ArmandTanzarian wrote:True story.

Many years ago, a mate of mine was building a very nice 60's S-Type replica and decided that as a final finishing touch it could do with a period Arthur Francis dealer sticker. Since none were available and he had no idea what they should look like, he designed his own and had a couple printed for his scoot. The printer, seeing a market for them started knocking them out without his permission.

In the last 10 years or so it's amazing how many restorations and replicas have sported this "authentic" AF dealer sticker that is actually a total figment of his imagination.

Sounds plausible but this guy sells "original" dealer decals and the AF one is on there about 10 stickers down on the left.

http://dealerdecals.co.uk/

The only original one i've had time to study didn't have stickers as it was old school sign written. I tried matching the font but of course it wasn't one.

ktmh5 wrote:

ArmandTanzarian wrote:True story.

Many years ago, a mate of mine was building a very nice 60's S-Type replica and decided that as a final finishing touch it could do with a period Arthur Francis dealer sticker. Since none were available and he had no idea what they should look like, he designed his own and had a couple printed for his scoot. The printer, seeing a market for them started knocking them out without his permission.

In the last 10 years or so it's amazing how many restorations and replicas have sported this "authentic" AF dealer sticker that is actually a total figment of his imagination.

Sounds plausible but this guy sells "original" dealer decals and the AF one is on there about 10 stickers down on the left.

http://dealerdecals.co.uk/

Its very very plausible and that dealer decals feller has only added the AF one to his list in the last few years. I can guarantee it isn't original to the 1960s, mid 2002 maybe but not the 1960s