1951 Vespa Rod Model

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Rui
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Just bought this little beauty.
Built in 1951 believed to be the oldest road registered Vespa Rod model.
Not perfect and a few bits need to be done to get it to A1 condition....but very happy owner :lol:

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warts
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ooooh nice
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Diablo
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Gorgeous. The side panels are a work of art.
soosh
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Spot on!
dapper
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Beautiful Rui, but first job is to change that kickstart rubber for a black one. What was the owner thinking??
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soosh
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And a Vespatronic kit.I went out one eve on my GS150 and had to be escorted home via a mate and his PX.Terrible lights,now got a this kit and its safe.They do them to fit this model.Lovely machine mate.Whats it like to ride?
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Dave h
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Very smart!
Any more pic's of the gear linkage set up,I'am about to start on my one.
53 export model
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