Overview Vespa 50 Revival

The 50 Special Vespa, which was particularly popular with young people in the 1960s, underwent a revival in the early 1990s to appeal to both nostalgics and new generations. Recognised worldwide, it returned in 1991 in an exclusive, limited series of just 3,000 units to inspire those who had either missed the 1960s or were not yet in the world at the time. As an iconic product of our time, the 50 Special has found its honourable place in the Museum of Modern Art in New York and combines the past with the present.

The Engine of the Vespa 50 Revival

The Engine is the same as on the Model 50, equipped with three gears and two internal coils.

Situation on the used Vespa 50 Revival market

A very rare model for which high prices are paid. Where do you look for this vehicle?

• At your trusted Vespa dealer

• Classified adverts in the local newspaper

• Markets and trade fairs such as Mostra Scambis in Italy

• Online marketplaces such as www.mobile.de, www.autoscout24.de etc.

Miscellaneous Vespa 50 Revival

• Three-speed gearbox and external ignition unit

• Plastic fan wheel with collar nut and Cluster Circlip for disassembly

• Black covers for the Flywheel, similar to the Vespa 50 PK Models

• Wiring organised in a cable box, fitted with plug connections

• 10-inch tyres mounted on 4-hole rims, characteristic of older smallframe variants

• Black Centre Stand with a diameter of 20 mm

• Sporty Seat equipped with a Luggage Hook at the front

• "Vespa" lettering in the old style as an aluminium relief on the Legshield, possibly riveted as on the first series

• "Special" lettering in old Vespa typography made of aluminium at the rear above the Rear Light, with a design that differs from the first models

• Protected aluminium edges

• Floor Boards with aluminium strips and rubber inserts

• Rear light with dark grey canopy, similar to the first four years of production of the Vespa 50 Special (V5A2T)

• Simple sheet metal front panelling

• Chrome-plated Horn with black Gasket Ring

• Mudguard without decorative fin

• Round handlebar lock with Covers

• Brake and Clutch Lever with large Ball ends, similar to the ET3

• Phillips screws for fixing the handlebar levers

• Black hand grips with hexagonal Piaggio logo

• Brake Pedal with square profile, matching the Vespa 50 PK

• Handlebar in round light design without Chrome Ring

• Round speedometer up to 80 km/h with white pointer

• Switch and throttle cables inside the handlebars made of plastic

• Tank painted in black instead of the frame colour

• Fuel Tap Lever with plastic handle

• Dark grey Tool Box

• Sticker with limited edition serial number on the inside of the left Legshield

The colours of the Vespa 50 Revival:

Colour	Colour Name	Max Meyer Code	Colour info
	Rosso Metallizzato	PM 8/6
	Grigio Metallizzato	PM 2/6
	Blue Metallizzato	PM 5/7
	Biancospino	1.298.1715
	Alluminio	1.268.0983	various Frame Parts

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