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A must book for the Vespa owner. The perfect companion to a Haynes' manual for your particular scooter. Between the two, you should have all the knowledge you need to tackle everything from routine maintenance through a major restoration (including a pretty tasty chapter on performance improvements). The information is very accessible presented in an engaging style that encourages both a cover to cover read, or skipping about gathering bits here and there. If you ever considered owning one of these classics, but were abashed by the prospect of doing your own maintenance and restoration, this book makes it easy. There is a scooter mechanic within each of us. This book lets him loose --Pitstop
This book was obviously written to teach the novice Vespa enthusiast the nitty-gritty details of scooter repair and restoration, through the eyes of someone who mastered the art! Bob Darnell's take on both simple and complicated tasks gives any reader invaluable insight into how to do it right! I would recommend this to anyone. --Scooterworks
Great little book with lots of great info: from the history of Vespa scooters to tips about choosing the right model to (of course) information about restoring and maintaining the scooter, the book has it all! Pictures are all in b&w and the look is a little old-fashioned, but I don't think that is necessarily a big problem. If you really have to own ONE book about Vespa scooters, this should be it! --Pitbike
This book was obviously written to teach the novice Vespa enthusiast the nitty-gritty details of scooter repair and restoration, through the eyes of someone who mastered the art! Bob Darnell's take on both simple and complicated tasks gives any reader invaluable insight into how to do it right! I would recommend this to anyone. --Scooterworks
Great little book with lots of great info: from the history of Vespa scooters to tips about choosing the right model to (of course) information about restoring and maintaining the scooter, the book has it all! Pictures are all in b&w and the look is a little old-fashioned, but I don't think that is necessarily a big problem. If you really have to own ONE book about Vespa scooters, this should be it! --Pitbike
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Phenomenal numbers, along with a Generation X mod revival, have translated into a thriving collectible and restoration scene, with enthusiasts striving to attain the same authenticity afforded other collectible vehicles. This complete guide to correctly restoring all Vespas built from 1946 through 1996 addresses both mechanical and cosmetic concerns.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although it focuses on restoration, these sections give you great advice when doing repairs and upgrades. The maintenance section is more then big enough for general maintenance. It helps in more then just restoring as it can be used as a guide to repairing. Good guide to models, a nice chapter on performance tuning and easy to understand.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wonderful book!
As with most 'Vespisti', I use the Haynes manual(s) daily and despite their faults had never really found much which has persuaded me to look elsewhere, until I borrowed this book (and subsequently bought it very quickly!)
The pictures are clear, the detail is superb, and the writers really KNOW what they are talking about.
O.k. so it concentrates almost wholly on restoration rather than maintenance, but that's not a bad thing!
I would reccomend this book combined with the relevant Haynes manual for a comprehensive workshop!
tim
As with most 'Vespisti', I use the Haynes manual(s) daily and despite their faults had never really found much which has persuaded me to look elsewhere, until I borrowed this book (and subsequently bought it very quickly!)
The pictures are clear, the detail is superb, and the writers really KNOW what they are talking about.
O.k. so it concentrates almost wholly on restoration rather than maintenance, but that's not a bad thing!
I would reccomend this book combined with the relevant Haynes manual for a comprehensive workshop!
tim
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Darnell and Golfen present a well written and easy to understand handbook for amateurs who want to investigate the inside of their Vespa scooters. Pictures, step-by-step instructions and warnings make the job easy. A short history of the Vespa scooter opens the book. Recommendable reading for all Vespa enthusiasts.
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Waste of money!!!
This book is only good for sitting on your coffee table! Okay if you want to look at pictures of Vespas or know the scooters history but useless for restoration. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Scooterbhoy
A must for Vespa enthusiasts
This is a very nice little book. Its an American publication but a Vespa is a Vespa. It is well written and a good source of general information. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. J. R. W. Curl
I'm partly to blame!
It doesn't take a genius to realise that this book cannot possibly cover all jobs to the detail required for restoring a Vespa, especially considering how many models there are. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Andrew
Happy Cusomer
I bought this as an xmas present for my nieces Husband - he is an real vespa enthusiast and he was delighted with it - The service from the vendor was excellent
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Geoffrey Henshall
Good as a guide for repairing, restoring and maintenance
Although it focuses on restoration, these sections give you great advice when doing repairs and upgrades. The maintenance section is more then big enough for general maintenance. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2001 by jprsimmonds@ntlworld.com
an excellent handbook for repairs and restauration
Darnell and Golfen present a well written and easy to understand handbook for amateurs who want to investigate the inside of their Vespa scooters. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2000 by hlr@isaf.no
More on maintaining, less on restoring please
I ordered this book in the hope that it might provide useful tips on how to maintain my Vespa. Given that they are not complicated animals the idea was to save money and get to... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2000 by t.mansel-pleydell@syzygy.net
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