1960 Vespa (Douglas) GS VS5

Impressive history file

Estimate: £6,500 - £7,500*

Reg No: 5177 MK Frame No: 066294

CC: 150 Engine No: V9M21546

MOT: Exempt

• Featured in the 2022 Queen’s Jubilee and in publicity for the King’s 2023 Coronation

• Original British registered with buff log book

• Rich history file

The first GS (Grand Sport) production started at the beginning of 1955 and the ‘Vespone’ or big wasp was a tremendous success. The VS5 was the last incarnation of the GS150 and features included re-designed wheel rims and better brake cooling, comfortable Blue dual seat, a new style cylinder head and the carburettor changed to a more efficient 23mm Dellorto version.

This VS5 is supplied with a very large history file from first owner to the present day with extensive information of its restoration and re-registration, bills, a film appearance in ‘The Empire of Light’ and Jubilee participation plus Coronation advertising. The scooter is well known in the VVC (Veteran Vespa Club) has been in ownership of members since 1991. It has been well loved and only due to the age of the vendor has it even been considered for sale. As far as we can see from the documentation we believe that somebody could trace many of the owners. First registered on July 20th, 1960, by Liddamore Motors in North London. The scooter was part of the televised procession that approached Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s

Jubilee last year and was chosen by Hamptons estate agents as a main image for their Coronation presentation in the window displays of all 92 of their offices this year.

Still on 6v points with a gel battery we were able to see the scooter start easily and run well at time of consignment. Original parts on the scooter include: control switch, speedo, Siem keys, Siem headlight and lens, horn cover, mudguard crest, wheels to name just some. The seat is believed to be a recovered original in the correct Blue colour. The scooter is adorned with a number of period accessories, including: Fabbri side saddle foot rest, a unique rear rack and back rest combination with wicker basket, original Diamanté 60s floor mat, period style leg shield trim, Vigano wheel disc on the spare wheel, Cavalli passenger foot rest, and a period style side mirror. The scooter also comes with two sets of spare keys.