1971 Vespa Rally 180
(US-Spec Version with original Meyer's Aircraft sidecar)
Original Meyers Aircraft sidecar: These steel-bodied sidecars were produced in the USA for various scooter brands from thew mid '50s until the early '70s.
Impeccable single-stage factory-correct paint shines on this beautiful Vespa combo.
Correct fit and finish on all suspension components.
Simple design perfection!
Rare, early CEV tail light, exclusive on US-Imports from '68-'73
Neiman lock cover and OEM locks
NOS Guidex fender reflectors./
Original gorgeous hi-beam gem, restored MPH Veglia Speedo and red-painted shifter numbers.
Painstakingly restored National Cycle windshield.
Rare, original CEV headlight glass and bezel.
Original, restored DC Horn
Fuel and choke controls and sight-glass for this early implementation of the Piaggio/Spica auto-lube oil injection system.
Original and much coveted 044-marked stainless steel legshield trim.
OEM brake light switch with correct blue pigmentation for the period.
Rare original CEV tail light assembly. Exclusive to '68-'73 US Imports.
Engine restored to factory-faithful perfection inside and out.
The Vespa Rally 180 was introduced as a replacement for the SS180 and saw the Vespa “Sport” range incorporating a rotary-valve motor for the first time. Due to a general slump in scooter sales in the late ‘60s as well as the introduction of, and subsequent replacement by the Rally 200 in 1972, their were fewer Rally 180s produced than any other largeframe Vespa model.
This US-spec model could easily be considered the rarest or the rare and was restored by us for the orignal owner to exact factory specs and includes all of the original dealer add-ons that she bought new in 1971.