

SCOOT AFRICA
"Back to the vintage "
Welcome to Scoot Africa Cape Vintage Vespa
Vintage Vespa established in 2017 and our suppliers have loads of experience on western restoration standards and owned 2 motorcycle repair workshops in Melbourne Australia. The workforce is unique and passionate about the vision of seeking out and restoring original vintage Piaggio Vespa motor scooters abroad. We specialize in 1958 to 1970 models including: VBC’s, VLB’s and VBB’s. With a workforce of skilled western mechanics, and are now the leading restorers & exporters of Vintage Vespas in the world. Our experience is our edge with a collective 50 years in motorcycle restorations and repairs. As a passionate team you have the advantage of buying only high quality in restoration at an affordable price and at the same time feeling 100% confident in the security & delivery of your scooter. Testimony to our success in both service and quality is the 100% positive. At Cape vintage Vespa you can either custom build your Vespa from our accessories page, or select from our most recently completed inventory,(see catalog). Our quality is adapted to suit every individual's needs, providing purchasers with a large range of colors & styles for both paint work & and upholstery
WHY ASIA
Asia is populated with the highest number of motorbikes and scooters per capital in the world presently totaling more than 16.5 million. It’s no surprise that vintage Vespas can be found amongst this huge and diverse range of two wheeled vehicles. Asia's well known second name is: The Land of Motorcycles.From 1958-1971 the Italian and French government set up a direct shipping channel from Europe, during this time a great deal of Vespas were shipped in directly from Italy, predominantly by French business men realizing the massive market potential they could tap into. Asia's ancient land is also known for its rich supplies of valuable antiques. Not only Vespas but many other vintage vehicles such as rickshaws, cyclos,mobylettes, Italian three wheeled cars and antique engine powered bicycles.Asia is the star continent for salvaging and restoring original vintage motorcycles and scooters.
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SERVICES

RESTORATION
Each restoration takes approximately 1 month’s time of dedicated work. As classic Vespa lovers ourselves we put heart and soul into each individual restoration. The end result is an immaculately restored piece of history that is mechanically sound and reliable. Our Vespas run as factory new, (or even better as many of the mechanical components are made from more modern and stronger alloys). Everything is brought back to new condition giving our Vespas another lifetime of reliable driving including: New 150cc reconditioned Piaggio Italian Engine, New 4 speed Transmission, New internal wiring, seals and trimmings, New brakes, New seating upholstery and all of the other components as listed below.
selection
First and most importantly is to find Vespas with solid chassis and frames providing a solid foundation for us to work with. Every week our scout truck brings back salvaged Vespas to our workshop for inspection. We discard all frames that are bent or have been in prior accidents, have rust or filler. We only restore and work with the very best frames.
Paint work
Baked on painting process hardened and cured in a specially designed oven. (paint cured in this manner has been proven to last longer and provide a more durable resistance to the elements) Industrial strength Automotive ICI paint provides corrosion resistance and insulation against rust. (people residing near the sea need not worry). Finished with several high gloss coats.
Dismatling
The Vespas are then completely stripped down leaving only the free standing frames. The frames are then sandblasted down to a smooth bare metal finish using a specific media cutting agent for heavier gauge vintage metal. After re-alignment, a high quality 2 part epoxy rust inhibiting primer is then coated and bonded to the bare metal in preparation for the paint. Epoxy primer is used as a direct to metal primer (DTM) because of its excellent corrosion resistant properties.
Assembly and testing
The newly painted scooter frame is then reassembled with all the new components as listed below. Once assembly is finished the new scooter is then road tested for 100 km to ensure the running gear and engine are performing smoothly and at their optimum. The brand new classic scooter is then ready for shipping.

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shipping
Before packing & shipping, the scooter is placed inside a heavy duty plastic bag then vacuum sealed. It is then firmly secured inside a solid wooden crate with protective padding on all four sides which prevents any movement. All our shipping is done with America Link Logistics Group who has extensive Experience in shipping, crating & handling Vespas. The scooter also comes with full comprehensive insurance which is automatically done when booking it in for shipping. A copy of shipping paper is scanned and sent to your email before balance is required. All the original paperwork is sent to your provided postal address and will arrive before the Vespa does, so you'll have it in hand and ready for port.We take care all of logistics & paperwork.
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366 VICTORIA ROAD
OBSERVATORY
CAPE TOWN
SOUTH AFRICA
PHONE +27 65 805 4829
MOBILE : 0671169668
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Sunday
8am to 5pm