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Rare, dome-type zinc nuts and black phosphate washers finish off the lower handlebar clamp - This model was also the last to feature the “GENOVA” designation on the horncast badge

All chassis hardware is period correct, unmarked plain zinc

NOS tool roll holder and springs - Red oxide primer visible inside cowls, inside carb box, under the front fender and under the rear floor and engine bay under the frame - factory

All of the perfect details

NOS waffle-pattern control cables - OEM wiring and cable sheathing, restored original “Vespa” key and lock with NOS lock ring

Solid aircraft-type rivets on the main floorrails, slotted oval-head screws on the center channel rails, exactly factory correct in every detail.

mechanically and cosmetically restored original engine

The details go on and on - correct chromed springs and grab rail - Rare 14mm M8 nuts, “Mickey Mouse” gas cap wing nut, Aquila seat badge with correct rivets

ULMA-marked spare tire holder

OEM cast-type shock, zinc plated spring, polished brass bushings unmarked cadmium bolts

OEM Siem headlight lens and bezel

Original Bakelite HT terminal and junction block with all correct grommets, caps and sheathing

NOS waffle-pattern control cables - OEM wiring and cable sheathing, restored original “Vespa” key and lock with NOS lock ring

OEM wire sheathing - unmarked cadmium bolts, NOS fender reenforcement plate - original horn, etc.

ULMA-marked spare tire holder

Restored Italian license plate - original to this bike

OEM Switch - correct oval-head slotted screws

Correct air filter wing nuts, Italian fuel line with NOS fuel clips, restored DelLorto carb and fuel tap - Red oxide primer inside frame

Rare original-type 11mm, M8 rim halve nuts - NOS lugs, OEM valve caps

Beautiful “gullwing” engine cowl swivels up to reveal the mechanically and cosmetically restored original engine - a first-kick bike, as reliable now as it was when new in 1954

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The Vespa "Faro Basso" series, literally translated as "Low Headlight" and generally know, in English, simply as the "Fenderlight" models, are some of the most beautiful and elegant Vespas ever produced. While the 125 Fenderlight would remain in production until 1957, This 1954 VM2 model marks the last year in which the Federlight was the top of the range. Subsequent VN-series Fenderlights had many components and features deleted in order to save costs, and to differentiate them from, and sell at a lower cost than, the 150cc VL-series machines which were introduced in 1955 and had the headlight relocated up to the open handlebar.

The 1954 VM2 model seen here has been restored by us to the absolute highest level of originality and elegance.

1954 Vespa 125 VM2

(Faro Basso)