Passed TUF inspection but never registered for road use in France
Motorbike kick starter added for easier starting
Wooden rear deck recently replaced
The appeal
Everyone knows the Ape: the iconic Italian three-wheeler that has become a charming classic. Launched in 1948, this nimble little utility vehicle was designed to navigate the narrow streets of medieval towns while meeting the needs of small traders and craftsmen. This 1967 model offers all the charm of a classic Ape, with a few well-thought-out modifications that enhance its usability and character.
This Ape has been used exclusively on the vendor's private estate since 2014, serving as a utility vehicle for the owner's wife, a landscaper by trade. It has passed the TUF inspection but has never been registered for road use in France. It can therefore be kept as an off-road utility vehicle or registered by its future owner. In good mechanical condition, with personalised touches and little used in recent years, it is a lovely piece of Italian commercial vehicle history.image.png4.79 MB
History and Documents
First registered in 1967
Purchased by current owner in 2014
Used exclusively on private property since purchase
Little used in recent years according to the seller
Passed TUF inspection, but never registered in France
Used by the seller's wife (landscaper) to travel around the estate
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