1960 Vespa VBB1 – Restomod by Gasoline Motor Co.
This Vespa is a classic Italian scooter, which has been ‘restomodded’ by Sydney-based Gasoline Motor Co. It is powered by a replacement PX-series Vespa specification 150cc air-cooled two-stroke single-cylinder engine, paired with a four-speed transmission. This Vespa has covered just 550 kilometres over the last 13 years, and has been with the owner for the last 14 years.The nut-and-bolt restoration took place around 2012 and included replacing the engine and transmission as well as installing various upgraded parts.
The odometer indicates 3,550 kilometres, though this is thought to be the distance covered since the completion of the restoration.
Equipment and features
The scooter is finished in Azzurro Acquamarina with a Grigio Scuro seat. It rides on a pair of body-coloured 10-inch wheels, fitted with Continental tyres. Equipment includes front and rear indicators, twin front spotlights, a locking glovebox, an electric starter, and a PX-style pillion seat. Accompanying the sale is a service and repair manual, a workshop manual, various registration documents and parts invoices, and the original single rider saddle with rear parcel rack.
Restomod details:
Nut-and-bolt restoration in 2012
Brand new PX-series engine (with electric start) and transmission
PX-series double seat and locking glovebox
Upgraded suspension
Rewired and fitted with 12-volt electrical system, complete with CDI ignition and reliable lighting
Full rebuild of various mechanical and cosmetic elements
Odometer reset as part of the restoration
Chrome front and rear crash bars
Dual chrome spotlights
Matching chrome rear-view mirrors
Front and rear indicators
Condition
A few minor marks consistent with gentle use and low mileage, including a small blemish on the floorboard where the centre stand attaches to the body and a minor blemish on one side cover panel. It has been treated to a bare-metal respray and a new seat has been fitted.
Service history
The scooter was last serviced in March 2025 at 3,548 kilometres by the owner, who also replaced the battery.Prior to this, the battery was replaced, a power supply kill switch was fitted, and the transmission oil was renewed in August 2018.
The battery strap was renewed in June 2023. The kick-start rubber was replaced in April 2015.
Summary
This Vespa has been treated to a ground-up programme of restoration and modernisation by Sydney-based Gasoline Motor Co, who incorporated all-new parts throughout and also installed several upgrades. Combining the timeless look of a classic Vespa with the usability and ride quality of a more modern machine, it would make a natural addition to any scooter collection as well as a chic and practical inner-city mode of transport for the style-conscious commuter.
This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number.
The plates were removed and deregistered for interstate buyers.
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