Tag Archives: Vespa

Have a Vespa Ape’ Christmas Sunday December 16th

Posted on November 26, 2012 by btinkley
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Monkeying around in an Ape

Posted on November 8, 2012 by btinkley

This is the vehicle that has mobilised Italy for the last 60 years, it’s built by scooter giant, Piaggio and uses a 50cc, four speed two stroke scooter engine (which is taken from the ancient Vespa 50). The Ape is … Continue reading →

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The VCB need your help!

Posted on October 10, 2012 by btinkley

The Vespa Club of Britain is currently going through many changes include a change in the staff that run it! We are sending out questionnaires with the Vespa News over the next couple of issues to get feedback from our … Continue reading →

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Wicksteed Park; Our first event of 2012

Posted on March 16, 2012 by btinkley

This is the Vespa Club of Britain’s Stand at the 1st event of 2012; Wicksteed Park. Remember to come and say hello to us if you attend any of our events and of course bring your membership card to enter … Continue reading →

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National Road Rally 2011 – 125cc Award

Posted on March 14, 2012 by btinkley

The Edward Smith Best 125cc Award Winner (for Best Machine of up to 125cc) was announced at this year’s ACU awards. For the second year running the winner was Oostende Vespa Club and Vespa Club of Britain member William Rondelez. … Continue reading →

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Stirling Rally

Posted on September 23, 2011 by btinkley

The 2nd National Vespa Clubs Rally will be held in Stirling Scotland 20-22 July 2012. This rally will be a recognition of the birth of the of the Vespa movement in the British Isles and the 60th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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Dating Certificate

Posted on September 15, 2011 by btinkley

Article written by Bill Drake in 2008. Bill Drake has been providing dating certificates for both the VCB & VVC for over 5 years and has issued hundreds of certificates.  The majority of Vespa’s now requiring ‘validation’ are now coming … Continue reading →

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My Day with the Red Arrows

Posted on July 13, 2011 by btinkley

Thursday 30th September 2010 up at 6am for a foggy cold ride to Exeter where at 10.30am the Red Arrows scooter tour riders were due for their 1st stop after leaving Lands End. I arrived to find Exeter town center … Continue reading →

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