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
1979 Vespa Primavera 125 (Special edition)
Rare Scandinavian market version
Estimate
£3, 000 - £4, 000
Registration No: NNT 629W
Frame No: VMA2T195280
MOT: Exempt
Rare model with rectangular headlight and other unique features
1456 km believed genuine - see notes
Correct numbers. Engine No: VMA2M196596
In full working condition
V5C registered and ready to use.
The first version of the Vespa Primavera was unveiled at the 1967 Milan motorcycle show and proved revolutionary: small, agile and propelled by a perky engine the Primavera remained in continuous production until 1982. It became a legendary model and also one of the most spectacular commercial successes in Vespa's history. The Primavera incorporated and combined a number of unique characteristics that had featured on other Vespa models. With previous sport models in mind like the GS, a small body like the Vespa 50 introduced in 1963 and the racing SS90. The Primavera was a fresh new model that particularly appealed to the younger rider. An elegant quick scooter with extraordinary handling that only one who has ridden one can relate to. The standard Primavera remained in production for 15 years.
This example is a very rare model we believe only for the Scandinavian market. It is complete with all original parts. The most notable features are the rectangular headlight which may have been a regulatory requirement, the brake light activator switch within the front brake lever, and rare on a small frame Vespa - handlebar indicators. We have also checked Vespa archive records which suggest the model is from 1979 despite the UK registration stating 1981. The scooter was examined by the highly regarded Magpie Scooters who discovered a factory wiring fault at the stator plate which would explain why the scooter was laid up with only just over 1000km on the speedometer. Indeed the technical assessment was that the scooter mechanically was like new. The scooter is also supplied with the original and very rare factory racing seat which is in very good condition and is displayed in the photographs. The paint is original colour with a light blow over and also present is the original factory paper tag in the carburettor compartment.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
