Carl Grisley's - P200e
Another lovely Vespa here from Carl Grisley, both this and M.I.S.A are available for the right money.
Owner: Carl Grisley
Area: West Sussex, South East
Name of Scooter: Little Boy Soldier
Scooter Make: Vespa
Scooter Model: P200E
Engine Specifications:
Totally standard. It’s an 80’s work horse. Does everything it should and goes forever. So reliable.
People or Parts (Special Mentions)
Painted by Stigs Custom Paints. Cherry candy and Silver heavy metal flake.
Member of any Clubs/Associations?
Lambretta Club of Wales
Memberships:
Vespa Club of GB
Lambretta Club of GB
V.M.S.C.
Other National Scooter Association
Local Club
Wipeout Scooter Club. South Wales
How Long Have You Owned This Scooter? 10 years
How Long have you been Scootering? 40 years
How did you acquire your scooter?
Bought it off an old friends husband.
How do you typically use your scooter?
Pleasure
Furthest Trip Ridden on this Scooter?
IOW
What are some of the unique features of your scooter?
All accessories are genuine 80’s new old stock. It’s an homage to the great Amandos scooters of the 80’s.
Any plans for your scooter in the future?
It’s up for sale. Hopefully it will go to a good home.
Are you active in the scooter community?
Very
How did you get into scooters?
Young Mod
What is your fondest memory of riding your scooter?
Riding miles with great friends and a massive smile on every one of those miles.
What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of owning a scooter?
Love it all
What are some of the most mistakes you/people make when restoring scooters?
Over doing it. Not knowing when you have done enough
What specific advice would you give to someone who is considering restoring a vintage scooter?
Always buy the best quality parts you can afford.
Where have you found the best resources for vintage scooter parts and information?
Friends and Facebook pages
What do you most enjoy about your scooter?
Meeting like minded people and having that common interest.
What are some of the best places to ride a vintage scooter?
Along the coast
How do you see as the future going with regards to scooters?
Down hill too many autos.
Please share a funny or interesting story that for you was a special moment., or something our audience might enjoy.
Pulled into a petrol station on the way to Scotland. An old old woman started putting petrol down the air intake on my P2, when I went to stop her she couldn’t understand me, thought I was having a go at her and started screaming for the police.
How did you find Scooter Coalition Social Media link
Another Scooter that is for SALE at the minute, Please See Carl’s other scooter HERE
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