Footnotes

With the post-war scooter boom fading as prosperity levels rose, the customer profile changed from impecunious commuters to style-conscious teenagers, prompting Piaggio to introduce a succession of faster and more sporting models aimed at the youth market. This 'Nuova Linea' (New Line) first appeared in 1978 with the launch of the P125X, P150X and P200E, the latter boasting electronic ignition. Designed by Piaggio's managing director, Giovanni Squazzini, these new models represented the Vespa's most significant update since the original's appearance back in 1946. Rotary-valve induction was a feature of the P-series engine, which in the case of the range-topping P200E produced a maximum of 12bhp and drove via a four-speed gearbox. Externally, the P-series departed from the original's voluptuous curves, adopting a more modern angular look with integral indicators.

The P200E we offer displays a total of 4,809 kilometres on the odometer and is presented in nice original condition. There are no documents with this Lot.

Please note that as this vehicle has less than 6,000 kilometres recorded on the odometer, it is considered to be a New Means of Transport under EU law and will be subject to 20% VAT on the Hammer Price.

It should be noted that these vehicles have either been on display in the museum or kept in store since Peter and Ulrike passed away. Their present mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, perspective bidders must satisfy themselves with regards to their condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.

La P200E offerte ici, qui affiche un kilométrage total de 4 809 km, se présente dans un bel état d'origine. Aucun document n'est joint à ce lot.

Veuillez noter que ce véhicule ayant moins de 6 000 kilomètres au compteur, il est considéré comme un nouveau moyen de transport en vertu de la législation européenne et sera soumis à une TVA de 20 % sur le prix d'adjudication.

On notera que depuis le décès de Peter et d'Ulrike ces véhicules ont été maintenus en exposition dans le musée ou entreposés. L'état actuel réel des mécaniques est inconnu et les éventuels acquéreurs devront s'assurer par eux-mêmes de la condition, de l'intégrité, de l'authenticité et autres points relatifs à la qualité des machines avant de porter leurs enchères.