Beschreibung
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
15th November, 2023 11:00
1977 Vespa Rally 200
Gran Sport restoration
Estimate
£6, 500 - £7, 500
Registration No: BLK 96S
Frame No: VSE1T 0033228
Engine No: VSE1M 0033493
CC: 200
MOT: Exempt
Restored by Gran Sport Birmingham
Still 6v Femsatronic on standard engine
Extremely presentable example
Correct numbers
V5 present for use on UK roads
The Rally 200 made between 1972 and 1979 is much sought after by collectors due to its excellent and powerful performance coupled with attractive lines. Just over 41, 700 were produced. The Rally also known as the queen of Vespas was a large performance step up from the earlier models of the 1960s. The 180 versions were well-received for their performance and appearance. The 200 was similar to the Rally 180 but with a larger capacity cylinder capable of producing over 10hp and crankcase modifications were made necessary to accommodate that. There was also a new Femsatronic electronic unit and the Rally 200 was produced in a range of vibrant colours in tune with the fashions of the 1970s.
This extremely presentable example was purchased by our client when he lived in the Netherlands and imported by him when he moved back to the UK. In 2010 it was subject to a bare metal respray, zinc coated and sprayed in the correct Silver colour. The full restoration was done by the renowned Gran Sport scooters. The original engine was kept standard and many original parts were retained including the km/ h speedometer. At the time of consignment, the scooter was seen running extremely well and our consultant was able to ride it on the road where ?it ran superbly?. The scooter is also supplied with the original Piaggio wheel rims. It is an extremely good example of a Rally 200 in our opinion.
