Japan’s Classic Vespas of the 90s

The feeling of nostalgia among scooterists today is strong, with many still preferring the models from days gone by rather than the latest machines. But did you know that when the classic Vespa smallframes disappeared from British showrooms to be replaced by the more modern PK range, the demand for the older style models was … Continue reading Japan’s Classic Vespas of the 90s

Number 8 is looking great!

Edition 8 of ScooterNova magazine is at the printers, ready to go. The last two months have flown by with rallies in England, Wales, Scotland and Spain to attend, keeping our scooters' wheels turning almost non-stop! With ScooterNova magazine evolving slowly over the last 12 months, to the point where edition 7 received the most … Continue reading Number 8 is looking great!

Vespa 50 Special – Fully Loaded (Pt. 2)

Following on from our previous post... The owner and creator of this scooter was one Bryn Owen from Market Bosworth near Leicester. His humble Vespa 50 Special (apparently fitted with a 100cc engine, presumably to carry the excess weight of the accessories!) created quite a stir back in the early 1980s, with first the Leicester … Continue reading Vespa 50 Special – Fully Loaded (Pt. 2)