Classic Vespa Motorscooter Restoration

There's something cool—even romantic—about classic Vespa motor scooters, and the fact that they were widely imported makes them an excellent, as well as affordable, candidate for a restoration project.

But before you start tearing into that old Vespa you found somewhere in a barn, covered with an old tarp, cardboard and spider webs, you (and the scooter) might benefit from a refresher course on what restoring a classic Vespa motorscooter entails, and there's no better Vespa restoration manual than How To Restore and Maintain Your Vespa Motorscooter, by Bob Darnell and Bob Golfen.

Whether you plan to freshen-up your motorscooter, perform basic maintenance, or give it a complete, ground-up restoration during those long, cold winter nights, this how-to guide gives you the know-how you will need to do the job right.

The book even offers a history of Vespa motorscooters, then delves into the nuts and bolts with neatly organized chapters that guide you through the engine, the driveline, the Vespa electrical system, carburetors, suspension, paint and bodywork, and much more, like the always-important Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN), so you can properly identify your classic Vespa.

With more than 250 sharp photos and illustrations, accompanied by clear step-by-step instructions, How To Restore and Maintain Your Vespa Motorscooter, will be a great addition to your toolbox. One that will insure your Vespa will look and run as new.


Publisher: Motorbooks International - 2008
Author: Bob Darnell, Bob Golfen
Binding: Paperback — 8¼ x 10½ inches
Pages: 160 — 270 b&w photos
ISBN: 978-0-76030-623-9