Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 28th October from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 29th October from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
2003 Vespa PX200
Brand new and never used
Estimate
£3, 500 - £4, 500
Registration No: FD03 YZA
Frame No: VSX1T6014348
MOT: On Sorn
One owner from new - and he has never used it
One of the absolute last P range 200cc Italian Vespas
Only 4 delivery miles
Supplied with original invoice and proof of payment
In brand new mint condition (still with delivery tape on front mudguard)
The Vespa P range was launched in 1977 in Milan as the nuova linea model (new line). A hugely successful model for Piaggio for almost 40 years. The P range now stands as the last ‘classic’ Vespa range produced. With a newly designed and more angular chassis than all that had preceded it it soon had integral indicators, electronic ignition and a much larger headlight than the Rally range that it superseded. Several versions came and went and upgrades over the years included 12v electronics, automatic fuel mix, lockable side panels and disc brakes. But the end of the line was near with Euro 3 compliance standards ramping up against 2-stroke motor cycles. Production of the P range ended in 2007 but you could not buy a new one in the UK after 2003. With a catalytic converter only the 125 and 150cc models continued on again from 2011 but ended completely in early 2017 as the engine would fail to meet Euro 4 compliance emission requirements.
This example was purchased brand new by our vendor from Midland Scooter Centre on the 1st June 2003 just as the window was closing to legally buy an Italian P200 in the UK. His intention was to ride it but he never took his test, and never used it and it is showing just the 4 delivery miles it arrived with. When he has moved house it has moved with him always being kept in the house. The scooter is supplied in as new condition with original sales invoice (with receipt), all original handbooks, service book which of course is unused, delivery docket and full correspondence to a new owner of a PX200 from Midland Scooter Centre.
Essentially like turning back the clock 22 years and walking into a Vespa showroom. Where else can you buy one of these?
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
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).
