Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Classic Motorcycles and Vintage Scooters
Viewing: Tues 28th October from 1pm
Date: 29th Oct, 2025 10:00
Location: Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1967 Vespa SS180 Super Sport
Very presentable
Estimate
£4, 000 - £5, 000
Registration No: YHR 919E
Frame No: VSC1T 0026122
MOT: Exempt
Extremely presentable
Appears completely standard and still 6v on standard engine
Correct original numbers and verified by Piaggio
Engine No: VSC1M 0026196
Most original parts all over
V5 present for use on UK roads
The Vespa SS180 introduced in 1964 was at the time the fastest production model Piaggio had ever made. Superseding the GS160 Mk2 it was initially going to be designated the GS Mk3 as Vespa archives state. It retained the large tool box on the inside of the leg shield from the GS160 Mk2 and with 10 inch wheels and 4 gears its 181cc motor produced 10HP and gave a top speed of 65MPH. It was the last Vespa model with a piston ported engine. The most noticeable feature is the trapezoidal headlight which it shared with smaller sister models the GL150 and 125. Around 35700 were produced between 1964 and 1968 and today these are highly sought after as fast and elegant and seen as the height of 60s modernist style.
This genuine Italian SS180 is a later example and in fine and complete condition. With its original engine to the machine which was recently stripped and rebuilt by Disco Dez Scooters sounding fine and healthy having done only 150 miles since the rebuild. Owned since 2017 our vendor is a fastidious owner. The scooter appears to have been carefully looked after. Notable features are despite the original 6v electronics a 12v independent battery powers the indicators which are attractive small bullet-style versions located front and rear and controlled by a switch on the left handlebar. Adjustable levers help to eliminate cable adjustment. With high end Continental white wall tyres, FA Italia traditional split rims and reinforced stand mounts as supplied and fitted by Disco Dez Scooters. A large Miller spotlight sits central on the front crash bars which form just one of the many accessories on the scooter which also includes a genuine Vigano fork cover, Florida bars, translucent red flyscreen, small bar indicator holder to the registration plate and a rear luggage rack. The scooter also comes with a letter and Certificate of Origin direct from Piaggio in Italy, a dating certificate from the Vespa Club of Britain and itemised works bill as aforementioned. The scooter started easily and sounded in fine running order as can be seen by the accompanying video taken at time of consignment.
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