1967 VESPA 180 SUPER SPORT (BM379)
Stunning restoration of one of the most desirable 1960’s models. Superb example that we discovered and imported from Northern Italy in late 2022. Overall near concours professional resto on a very complete and sound 180SS. Odometer shows only 9,847k miles (15K kms), restoration is fairly recent and this scooter shows and runs beautifully. An excellent 180 SS that has been returned to virtually new condition. Original, complete and unmolested. All trim, switches, badges, lights and details correct and in fine shape. One of the best 180 SS that we have seen in recent years, ready for a serious collector or the vintage Vespa enthusiast. Comes with original Italian license plates and documents.
In the mid-60’s, the Super Sport was the top of the line Vespa from 1964 thru 1968. Sleek and sporty, the Super Sport certainly has presence. It is a scooter that really straddles the transition of the Vespas from the old GS style to the new. It had the more angular body work of the later scooters, but was the last to retain the piston-ported style motor used by Piaggio from the very first Vespas. There are quite a few styling details that set them apart from the other Vespas. The aluminum trim on the cowls and mudguard, the trapezoidal headlight (only offered on the SS and GL in the U.S. market), and the over-sized cowls, are all things that make the Super Sport one the best Vespas ever made. The Super Sports were only made for a few years, and are not common today. They were the top sporting Vespa of their time, and as you might expect, they have lots of power. This is a scooter that can still zoom through fifty years after it was made. It is simply a great scooter, and always one that is at the top of the list for a classic Vespa you can really ride. They are certainly among our favorites!
1967 VESPA 180 SUPER SPORT BM379
Offered At $21,750
Price (before tax): $21,750
Make: Vespa
Year: 1967
Displacement: 180cc
Inventory number: BM 379
License needed: Yes
Specifications:
FRONT SUSPENSION : Single unit front damper and spring
REAR SUSPENSION :Coil spring with damper
FRONT BRAKE : Drum 125 mm
REAR BRAKE :Drum 127 mm
OVERALL LENGTH : 69.7 in
OVERALL WIDTH : 26.4 in
WEELBASE : 48.0 in
WEIGHT : 256 lbs dry
FUEL CAPACITY : 2.4 gallons
TIRES : FRONT 3.5 x 10”, REAR 3.5 x 10"
ENGINE : Two stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, piston port
DISPLACEMENT : 181.2 cc
BORE X STROKE : 2.4 x 2.4 in
COMPRESSION RATIO : 7.7:1
HORSEPOWER 10.0 HP
TOP SPEED : 65 mph
FUEL SYSTEM : Carburetor Dell’Orto SI 27/23
GEARBOX : 4-Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
CLUTCH : Wet Multi-plate
FRAME : Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure