Registration No: KYC 12D
Frame No: VSC1T 0017446
MOT: Exempt

• British registered from new with a Somerset registration
• Still 6v on standard engine original parts throughout
• Appears completely standard including paint
• Correct numbers (Engine No: VSC1M 0017192)
• V5 present for use on UK roads

The Vespa SS180 introduced in 1964 was at the time the fastest production model Piaggio had ever made. Superseding the GS160 Mk2 it was initially going to be designated the GS Mk3 as Vespa archives state. It retained the large tool box on the inside of the leg shield from the GS160 Mk2 and with 10 inch wheels and 4 gears its 181cc motor produced 10HP and gave a top speed of 65MPH. It was the last Vespa model with a piston ported engine. The most noticeable feature is the trapezoidal headlight which it shared with smaller sister models the GL150 and 125. Around 35700 were produced between 1964 and 1968 and today these are highly sought after as fast and elegant and seen as the height of '60s modernist style.

This genuine Italian SS180 was discovered in a deceased estate collection around 2010 which became known as the ‘Quantocks Collection’ being discovered in a cottage with other original Vespas just north of Taunton in Somerset. It must have been stored well as the condition is extremely good. Since then, it was cleaned and treated to a fuel service at Disco Dez Scooters and was discovered to be running perfectly. The original seat is in remarkable original condition with its original cover. It benefits from an original replacement SS180 speedometer as the previous one was broken. In our opinion, the Red paint is probably original with the Black feature paint having been added, possibly by a dealer back in the day. The exhaust is an original SITO period accessory. We were able to see the scooter running at the time of consignment. The V5C is present.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Diamond
info@vintagescooters.co.uk
07768 313001