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Showing posts with label Scooter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scooter. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

7 Rarest and most sought after of Vespa scooters

Vespa scooter is one of the two-wheeled vehicles that became the target of many people, especially the scooter lovers.
What about this Piaggio classic bad ass? Does anyone know what is the name? (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2E27fp6)
The longer the life of the Vespa, the higher the selling price. Understandably because Vespa scooters were first produced in 1943.

Here are the 7 rarest and most sought after of Vespa scooters.

1. 1943 Vespa MP5 Paperino
Vespa MP5 Paperino became the first Vespa scooter produced by Piaggio in 1943. This prototype, designed by the engineer Renzo Spolti and coded MP5 (Moto Piaggio 5), was christened "Paperino", that is "Donald Duck", by the workers. But Enrico Piaggio didn't like it, and passed the job over to Corradino d’Ascanio to review the project and build something different, more advanced both technically and stylistically.
1943 Vespa MP5 Paperino. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2g423VZ)
Since this is the oldest Vespa scooter and about one hundred Paperinos were produced, it is not surprising to be the rarest and most hunted by the collectors and antique scooter lovers around the globe.

2. 1945 Vespa MP6
This scooter was designed by Corradino d’Ascanio after he took the job of designing a simple vehicle tough, economic and elegant and first produced in 1946. The MP6 prototype, was still without a name when in September 1945 was presented  to Enrico Piaggio, who, exclaimed: "Sembra una vespa!" ("It resembles a wasp!"). And since then the name stuck. 
1945 Vespa MP6. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2wGKezd)
The absence of the engine cooling fan, the brake lever on the left side instead of the right, the horn under the saddle, the footboard’s aluminium laths, and the aeronautical symbol on the front shield are the most important differences between the MP6 and the future versions of the Vespa. And these Vespa MP6 is considered the beginning milestone of the Vespa known as a the world's scooter pioneer.

3. 1946 Vespa 98
Although the scooter's name is Vespa 98, but that does not mean these Vespa scooter was produced in 1998. These Vespa scooter was produced in 1946 with a design made specifically for the streets in Europe at that time that is still in poor condition and a total of 2,484 were produced in its first year of life.

1946 Vespa 98. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2i0Kjvm)
Recorded on March 28, 2017, a 1946 Vespa 98 with chassis number 1003 which is one of the first 60 scooters of Piaggio's production has been sold in an auction for $195,748 or equivalent to Rp.2.6 billion.

4. 1947 Vespa 98 Corsa
In 1947, when in Italy began to be filled with many circuit of scooter races. This prompted Piaggio to capitalize these opportunities by making the Vespa 98 Corsa which has a more aggressive speed compared to other scooters on that time. This first fabulous race Vespa was conceived for participation in various circuit races. With it, Piaggio dealers could enter their participation in speed contests.
1947 Vespa 98 Corsa. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2g4LCbQ)

5. 1949 Vespa 125 Circuito
In 1949, Piaggio produced a new type of racing scooter with a rather unique design from their previous racing scooter production. This scooter uses a 125cc engine, and the Vespa 125 Circuito was created with the aim of putting forward its automotive sector that more nimble and powerful.
1949 Vespa 125 Circuito. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2g3VjaG)

6. 1953 Vespa 125 U
The Vespa 125 U is a scooter manufactured by Piaggio in 1953 as an "economy" model, the "U" standing for "utility" and included one of the most hunted scooter by collectors from all over the world. Noted, Piaggio produce this scooter as much as 7 thousand units only, no wonder if this type of scooter is very rare. Besides, the Vespa 125 U is also noted as the first Vespa scooter to use the lights on the handlebar.
1953 Vespa 125 U. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yzNwJ0)

7. 1955 Vespa 150 SideCar
This Vespa scooter became a hunt for the collectors because it has a form that is very unique. In addition, these Vespa scooter is the first to use a 150cc engine. These scooter has a good performance so it gets a lot of praise from scooter fans at that time.
1955 Vespa 150 SideCar. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4uQAu)
That's the 7 rarest and most sought after of Vespa scooters by collectors and enthusiasts of antique scooters from around the world.

Those scooters mentioned above are no match when compared with the current motorcycle, especially the performance. But that's not what makes those Vespa scooters become the target of many people. They are certainly interested in their unique shapes and the value of history that lays on the figure of the Vespa scooters.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MUSEO PIAGGIO]
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Saturday, October 7, 2017

A Unique and Scarce German-made luxury scooter

The rare scooter figure this time is not from Italy or England like always but made in Germany. For antique motorcycle lovers off course must know the German-made scooter figure named Bastert Einspurauto and also make it as one of the most sought after collectors items. Because the 1,200 units were built perhaps less than 20 still survived and scattered all over the world. (Wanna see other German-made scooters.)
1953 Bastert Einspurauto scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2z4n2MW)
The Bastert Einspurauto scooter was designed by a French-born industrial designer named Louis Lucien Lepoix and produced in for a short period between 1949 and the mid-1950s, in Bielefeld, Germany. The name of this scooter comes from the name of the company's founder, Helmut Bastert.

In the era, this is included an expensive and sophisticated scooter, because it has body fabricated from aluminum built up over a steel frame in a manner taken from aircraft production learned during the second world war. This German-made scooter was equipped with the ILO 150-175cc engine and Bosch's ignition system.
Front view of 1953 Bastert Einspurauto scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2z4n2MW)
This scooter is equipped with luxurious features at that time, including using aluminum wheels, light engine compartment, a dashboard panel included an individual light for each gear selected, twin taillights fashioned in a teardrop design, and the rider's red leather-covered seat converted quickly to fashion a dual seat.
Top view of 1953 Bastert Einspurauto scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y65vWi)
Now if the Bastert Einspurauto in the hands of antique collectors did not surprise the prices are very high. For example at an auction for a scarce 1953 Bastert Einspurauto scooter that was done on October 24, 2015. According to the records, the opening price for this auction starts from the US $30,000-35,000 but sold at $23,000. 
Right side view of 1953 Bastert Einspurauto scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y1YMuC)
Although that was not the most expensive price for a scarce scooter, off course it included a very high price. But for the lovers of antiques how much the price would not be a problem. (Wanna see the cool classic scooters of Japan). 

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THEODORE BRUCE]
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Friday, October 6, 2017

When the Vespa scooter transforms into several types of motorcycle

No one doubts that the Vespa scooter as one of the most popular motorcycle icons in the world. Yes, this Italian made scooter can penetrate to all circles of society ranging from motorcycle enthusiasts to fashionista. So it is not surprising if the Vespa scooter was often used as a modification material, ranging from the minimalist to the extreme.
Do not be surprised if you're found the Vespa not as a scooter someday, because there's somebody designed it as a motorcycle in various styles today. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y3GtXA)
The flexibility of the figure of Vespa scooter in the world's motor culture has also attracted the attention of Jennings Motor Group, a renowned Harley-Davidson dealership in the United States that has been more than a hundred years old who made six nice-looking sketches of motorcycle modifications by taking base from the legendary Vespa scooter.

Those sketches made are not just any modification, but rather a good effort in the embodiment of the figure of Vespa scooter into several new forms of motorcycle. For example there are Vespa sport, chopper, touring, cafe racer, and futuristic. The result was quite interesting, because the Vespa figure then transformed into something new and different.

In the first sketch of the sport type where the shape of design in a few lines looks like taken of the Suzuki Hayabusa. Yes, that's look unique, because the motorcycle shape is like a cartoon version of the Suzuki Hayabusa with rounded corners. The original identity of the Vespa is only visible on the left and right bloated sides, while the rest has actually turned into a sports-looking motorcycle.
Hayabusa-inspired Vespa superbike concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xVK4Id)
Next, for the chopper theme, the designers from Jennings Motor Group carry a custom Harley-Davidson aura. And the character of chopper was reflected in the form of high handlebar, long fork corners, naked front tires without fenders, low seat position, and there is an additional end bar.
The iconic Vespa reimagined as a chopper. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xVK4Id)
And in the next sketch is still carrying the design inspiration from Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle themed. The design is very close with the figure of Harley Davidson Electra Glide, especially the front fascia starting from shield, windscreen and front fender. And the left-right bloated sides to be panier so common in Electra Glide, including a large seat and a pair of antennas on the back.
Vespa touring bike concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xVK4Id)
Then there is another theme that is not less unique ie cafe racer. The Jennings Motor Group designers make the front shield more compact, the clamp handlebar, inline seat, termignoni exhausts that towering upwards, as well as additional tails that became the hallmark of the British racing motorcycles in the '60s.
The iconic Vespa reimagined as a cafe racer and watch out your leg will be roasted. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2z1MsLh)
While for the motocross theme is the most distant from the original impression. The motorcycle figure becomes tall with high suspension and offroad tire applications. Its left and right bloated sides are also cut by leaving a little to give the motocross' proportion look. Then the original feature of Vespa scooter is only visible from the arched foot peg.
Vespa off-road/dirt bike concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xVK4Id)
And the last design sketch can be said is an example of a future Vespa whose design is inspired from the shape of a motorcycle in the Tron sci-fi movie. Once again the hallmark of the Vespa still looks even though it has a futuristic theme. And the most unique is the application of hubless tires and the handlebar without fork front, and the tires moves with the connection cycle.
Tron-inspired Vespa light cycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xVK4Id)
Although only a sketch on paper, but not impossible to be realized in the form of a real motorcycle. Well at the end we congratulate you to be creative with your favorite scooter. And also maybe one of the above sketches can be your inspiration to give a touch of modification on your favorite Vespa scooter.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JENNINGS HARLEY DAVIDSON | MCN | DESIGNBOOM | VESPA CLUB OF AMERICA]
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Let's get to know 2 rare scooters of the 1950s

After some time ago we already know the figure for the world's oldest scooter which sold at a pretty fantastic price. Yes, on this occasion we will also present the rare scooters created in the 1950s by 2 manufacturers who may sound awkward because they produced scooters at that time. 
1958 Triumph Tigress with rusty body sat calmly at Indonesia Scooter Festival 2017 in Jogja Expo Center. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xF37pd)
Because of the scarcity of these scooters are certainly make their selling price now is estimated to reach a fantastic value as well. 
A rusty unique FAKA Scooter with high handlebar shown up at Indonesia Scooter Festival 2017 in Jogja Expo Center. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2wTPCTJ)
Here are they the 2 rare scooters:

1. Triumph Tigress
Of course, you also know that Britain also once has many manufacturers that produce scooters. One of them is Triumph Motor Company (TMC) which has ever produced Triumph Tigress. At that time, Triumph who has had a long experience in producing high-speed motorcycles, giving confidence to an automotive designer named Edward Turner to create a scooter concept.
1959 Triumph Tigress. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2frmTKJ)
The result was in 1958, TMC for the first time introduced the figure of Triumph Tigress, a scooter using a 4-stroke twin engine with a capacity of 250cc that could produce the power of 10 horsepower and capable made it running at a maximum speed of up to 70 mph (119 kph) and as well as made it as the fastest scooter back then.
Top side view of 1959 Triumph Tigress. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y7MzHE)
In its development, these British motorcycle manufacturer also produces the 175cc Tigress scooter which uses a 2-stroke single-cylinder engine with an air cooling system that makes this scooter becomes more efficient. This scooter becomes a favorite scooter that is liked by the community for a comfortable ride. Its ride handling, acceleration, and braking are highly qualified. No wonder many speed lovers are crazy about this scooter.
Right side view of 1959 Triumph Tigress. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2wVwu37)
But behind the perfection of Triumph Tigress scooters, there are major obstacles that cause the scooters less desirable because the cost of maintenance and spare parts are expensive. Those are a classic problems faced by many British automotive manufacturers at the time. Besides known as Triumph Tigress, this scooter also has another name, namely, BSA Sunbeam, because in the 1960s some TMC shares were bought by BSA.

2. FAKA Scooter
One scooter that completes a row of rare scooters ever present in the automotive world is FAKA Scooter. This German-made scooter has a form that is somewhat unique, because of its long body. Which is not less unique from this scooter is the engine that uses an airplane turbine form and these are what distinguishes it from other scooters thus making the 1953 FAKA Scooter become one of rare scooters and most sought after by the collectors.
1953 FAKA Tourist Scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2fPZ4NB)
All of that started in 1953, when a factory in Saizgitter-Bad, Germany named FAKA took over production of a scooter factory named Welba. As has been known before FAKA has had many years of experience in the aviation world, and at that time they were intend to produce scooter with a unique design.
Top side view of 1957 FAKA Commodore. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yrH03f)
This scooter was inspired by the form of jet aircraft, and then FAKA is able to implement it in the form of scooter figure. What is interesting about this scooter is the rear suspension, where the suspension is designed to go down when riding it on the road. This is what makes FAKA Scooter very easy to control and add comfort for those who ride it.
Instrument panel view of 1957 FAKA Commodore. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yrH03f)
This FAKA scooter uses a 200 cc engine capable of exploding the power up to 9.5 horsepower so it can reach a maximum speed of 100 kph with a hydraulic braking system. Because it is produced with qualified production quality makes the FAKA scooters were expensive.
Left side view of 1957 FAKA Commodore. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yrH03f)
Another thing that causes these scooters is less desirable is the complexity factors to repair its rear suspension and hydraulic brake system. These unique scooter production ended in 1957. But over time, now the FAKA Scooter becomes a very rare item and most sought after by the collectors.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VISORDOWN | CYBERMOTORCYCLE]
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Monday, September 25, 2017

The world's oldest Vespa scooter had sold at the price of $195K

The antique Vespa scooter auction that claimed to be the world's oldest ended on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The highest price obtained for the scooter produced in 1946 was less in line with the expectations of the auctioneer.
The world's oldest Vespa scooter with a chassis number 1003 had sold at the price of $195K. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ymPusb)
Earlier Catawiki, a Amsterdam-based auction organization, estimated the old Vespa scooter could be sold for between $268,150 - $348,600 or equivalent to Rp.3.5 - 4.5 billion. However, the expected numbers could not be reached until the last deadline of the auction, with the highest bid to be halted at $195,748 or equivalent to Rp.2.6 billion.
This Vespa scooter is one of the first 60 units that produced by Piaggio in 1946. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2jWsy0E)
The auctioned Vespa scooter itself is one of the first 60 units that produced by Piaggio in 1946. And it has a chassis number 1003 that signifies it is the third unit produced. While for the first unit (1001) and the second (1002) reportedly no longer exist in the world as time passing by.
Rear view of 1946 Vespa with a chassis number 1003. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2jWsy0E)
Functionally, these Vespa scooter is also still able to run normally. Its power sources are still using a 2-stroke engine, with a capacity of 98 cc and combined with three levels of gears controlled through the left hand of its rider. For the next time, not known there're another oldest Vespa scooters will be auctioned off that certainly have a price tag that is also quite high, to reach the price of hundreds of thousands dollar. 
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CATAWIKI]
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