Highlights
- Freshly restored to a very high standard
- S Type supplied by Arthur Francis dealership
- Beautifully presented and detailed scooter
- Indian-built GP125 built on same production line as Italian models
The Appeal
If you know, you know. And if you don’t let us explain. In the 60s motor dealers went racing, and when they did they tried to supercharge showroom sales of their road-going models by injecting them with some know-how and DNA from their racing cars.
As with cars, so it was with scooters. Premier amongst the dealer-derived two-wheeled tuners was Arthur Francis, who offered buyers a range of ‘S-Type’ bikes based on Innocenti’s GP range. These bikes, with their distinctive decals, were hugely popular, so much so that Arthur Francis continued to offer the upgrades even when production moved to India in the early 70s.
This is one of those ‘Vijay’ bikes, a GP125 carefully breathed upon by the Arthur Francis outfit. It is close to museum quality condition thanks to a recent extensive restoration that cost several thousand pounds. The quality of the paintwork and detailing is impressive and shines out of the photos.
The joy of an S Type is that they are so collectable, have a delectable back story and look so, so good. This lovely bike is proof of all that and surely begin conversations and garner admiring glances wherever it goes.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1975
- Production details and VIN number verified by Lambretta Club UK as shown
- Imported to UK in November 2018
- Four registered keepers since arriving in the UK
- Acquired by seller for his collection in February 2023
- DVLA import documentation as shown
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Last MOt expired September 2020 with no advisories showing on test
- 423 recorded on last MOT test
- Invoices showing extensive restoration work in 2023 covering all areas of bike
- Registered as a Vijay Super GP125 but correctly badged as an Innocenti
The Condition
- Comprehensively restored in 2023 to a high standard with little use since
- Very good condition across two-tone light and dark blue paintwork
- Details of paintwork codes noted in photographs to enable buyer to maintain condition
- Features correct Arthur Francis S Type decals and supplying dealer sticker
- Well detailed fittings including saddle, treads and grips all in good order
- Fitted with digital speedo as shown
- Fully working order with no reported faults or issues
- Neat detailing includes headlamp grille and rear luggage rack in black
- Continental tyres in good condition and appear to be recently fitted
- Badged Grand Prix 200 S to front as shown
- Underside in good order with no issues reported
The Mechanics
- 123cc engine built by Vijay in India
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Arthur Smith S Type upgrades
- Fully rebuilt bike as invoices show in photos
- Fitted with CST performance exhaust
- Other upgrades also fitted as detailed in photos
- No reported running or driving issues
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