the restoration process involving each vespa part is thorough

Hi Sapoty,

Just to let you know that I will be using ACP customs broker recommended by you, Anita has been very helpful and spoke of you highly, they said they had one of your scooters in Brisbane at present. I will let you know as soon as all paperwork, (approval to import a vehicle) details have been returned to me.

Hope you had a great new year

Cheers

Geoff Hunter

Hi luca,

No problems at all.
Firstly let me reassure you that this guy is true to his word and the scooters are first class I have attached some photo,s of mine when it arrived it started second kick and has never failed to start second kick in the last 15 months since I got it.when it arrives you will have around £250 vat/duty to pay, you then have to get it MOTed which costs £25 mine went straight though and the guy at the garage commented on how good the restoration was. Then you need to get it registered you get the forms from the post office to register an imported vehicle you then have to take the form & MOT certificate to the nearest DVLA office and hand them in by hand they will want some photo,s of the scoot from front/rear & both sides they then give you an age related registration number to the year of manufacture this costs £55 but the road tax is free because of the age.

You can get the scooter age verified and a certificate if you send £15 and photo,s to the veteran vespa club www.veteranvespaclub.co.uk you can also check yourself on that website if you get the engine and chassis number from sapoty

They cost around £100 to insure with FOOTMAN JAMES Classic bike insurance they also have a website

It really is very easy to do all the above do not have any doubts you will end up with a first class vespa I have had lots of offers for mine up to £3500 but will not sell they do really turn peoples heads.

Please do not hesitate if you have any more questions I will be pleased to answer

Cheers lee kilby

Hi Luca

Yes when you get the documents from sapoty all you can do is fill the application form from the post office but the vespa will not be far behind the paper work.
When the scooter is on its way over sea you will get a phone call/email from the broker in Southampton who is dealing with the shipping it is best to let them do every thing it is much easier they will sort out your delivery/VAT & customs duty by invoice.

MOT is the motor vehicle test which every vehicle in the Uk needs to test for road worthiness before you can tax/ insure (yearly)

It is no problem getting age related plates with the new engine as long as either the chassis or engine are original

You do not even need a licence to register the vespa only to ride it

Cheers lee

Hi Sapoty,

I send you some photos from my first ride with the vespa!
It looks good and it works good!
Also i want to send me the color code (Brand and code number)!

Thanks George!

Note from Sapoty: We just shipped a wholesale order for these pretty scooters:

Hi Sapoty,

I couldn’t be happier with my bike and the service i received. From my initial enquiry to the after sales support. Your communication and product are A+. My new Vespa GS is turning heads every time I ride it. Thanks again and I look forward to adding another one to my collection in the near future.

Regards

Tim, Burleigh Heads, Australia.

He we are 3wks after delivery my vespa is now registered with the VESPA CLUB OF BRITIAN/ fully road legal taxed & insured have a 1964 age related registration plate (B reg) , the DVLA (governing body in the UK)had alook at the vespa and were more than happy in fact they checked it out for at least 30secs.I await the better weather in the uk so I can get out and enjoy. I still cant believe how smooth this whole purchase has gone. As you can see from the photo she is in immaculate condition and never fails to fire up on the first kick.

Wish you all the best with your business have no worries buying from this company Sapoty Brook (MD) is a top guy and a new friend.

Many thanks lee

Thanks for your feedback Lee.

Now, more than ever, people investing in a Vintage Vespa need to know that they are choosing a restorer who is focussed on quality and service. Over the years we have continuously improved our processes and craftsmanship to ensure that our buyers get superb value.

Best regards,
Sapoty Brook MD20788
www.vintage-motor-scooters.com

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Hi sapoty just an update two weeks after receiving got the dating certificate from vespa club of Britain to confirm its an original 1964 been today for the road weathy test (MOT) passed with flying colours and the guy at the test station said it was a top class restoration going this next week to get it registered with some original 1964 dated plates will keep you updated.

Many thanks lee kilby

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Hi sapoty wow wow wow she;s arrived and much better than ever expected started on the 2nd kick can't believe it the wooden scooter is a fab gift many thanks for your superb professionalism and service it was better than you receive in the local shops would love to put a testomony on your web site of my 1st class purchase let me know how will keep in touch feel I have a true friend the other side of the world that's the way to run a business I'm sure you will get more orders from my friends cheers a very happy lee
Lee Kilby, UK (Lee is available if you want a referral).

Sapoty,
We received our bikes last Friday. Thanks so much they are perfect!!!
They all fired up no problem, we had one clutch cable that needed a small adjustment and a little tune on the idle to compensate for our elevation.
Will be getting back to you for more!!
Joe, USA

Hello Sapoty, I neglected to tell you how pleased I am with the Vespa. The build quality is excellent and the scooter runs strong. Your web site states that four units qualifies for whole sale pricing, does that include the one I now have and three others or four in one order. I will need at least one with the side car.

Terry, USA

Thank you so much for both your patience and your help in assisting me in my import.
Please pass on my appreciation of the professionalism of J.G Leyshon at Port Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. And Your lads in Vietnam.. They did a fantastic job
It took 3 months from order to pickup from the dock and I couldn't be happier.

Seamless import.

Thanks again

Jay

Hi Sapoty,
Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant what more can I say fantastic. Just received my Vespa GS today and what a fantastic job you and your team have done. Much better than i was expecting a beautiful finish and attention to detail. I did hold my breath when ordering because I have heard so may horror stories I even took a video of it when I received it just in case it was damaged or something but there really was no need it was all as i wished for. Just need to get it reged , etc. and on my way. It started up ok and everything seems ok so i have no worries about the mot.
Thanks again.
Kevin

Must add this to my original testimonial. What great after service, my front shocker started leaking so I contacted Sapoty with photos and within a day I had a reply and received my new part in just over a week.(from Vietnam!) Thanks again, Kevin.

Fantastic people to do business with and very very efficient. Sapoty is a top guy and the scooters are out of this world.

This is the Vespa VBC I bought in late summer and I exhibited it at the Bike Show at Manchester G-Mex last week ( January 2008) It turned a lot of heads and members of our scooter club just love it. I have now 5 more scoots on order with these guys.

Dave Coombs

G'day Sapoty . Well the scooter has turned up and is at home. And wow it's a bloody ripper . Have made a few adjustments. Clutch,Gear cable,BRakes etc. Idled her up a bit . rear brake light did'nt work so fixed that up switch was a bit dicky but seems okay now. overall it has wow factor . nieghbours love it .family loves it . Now to get roadworthy and away we go. tell the team from me thank you . I will email pheobe as well.

Graham Thomson

Australia

Hey guys, collected my beautiful shiny vespa this morning, packed up like a china doll. It`s more lovely than I hoped: I'm already wanting another! Just wanted to thank you for your most excellent service and your help along the way shall leave you glowing feedback.

Many thanks,
Damien Evans.

Florien Bizzierre

France, very happy waiting for testiomnial

hi its gary just to let you know i have now received my scooter, and it is just as expected, if not better. Your service has been brilliant throughout the process of buying, building and shipping. Also any e-mails i sent you were answered very promptly, any querys or questions i asked were explained by you and your staff in detail, i cannot thank you enough for your excellent service and would not hesitate in recomending you to my friends and family. Hope we can do buisness in the future.

Thanks again best regards
Gary Teanby

Thanks! The scooter was in great condition when i recieved it on june 14, 2007. I am very pleased with the purchase! thanks.

Daniel Perkins Tybee Island, Georgia.

I would like to thank you very, very much for organising the scooter and its shipment. It has been a real pleasure to deal with someone who responds quickly to emails and does what they say they will. It is very important, particularly when you are dealing with someone the other side of the world. I must admit I didn't once have any doubts about receiving what I had paid for.

The scooter is everything I expected and more, when it arrived I just thought I would kick it over and it started immediately, first kick, and sat there ticking over for a few seconds, I must admit we were stunned!

I have attached a few photos of it in the UK, after we had unpacked it. If ever you need an envoy over here or testimonials please do not hesitate to give my email.

I am really pleased, can't stop smiling.
Kindest regards,
Bernard Mann

Thank you and your staff for making such a nice scooter. I am very happy with it and everyone around is happy to see it. I get lots of smiles while riding (except for those in a hurry to get to the next stop light.) The local scooter shop that specializes in Vespas had a brief look at my scooter and said it was a fine specimen. I'm very happy. I drive this thing to work every day with a big smile on my face. I have supplied some pictures my wife took of me riding in my neighborhood.

Thank you!
John Bergman

To vespa-scooter.net staff

Heres my testimonial. It's now 3 months after receiving the scooter and all I can say is you guys do a top job. I can't fault the bike at all, It passed all tests and I'm now riding it every day to work. My advise to anyone buying from these guys.... go ahead, they do the right thing and their scooters are ace. Very professional outfit indeed.

Brian Davies
Southampton, U.K.
briandavies05@hotmail.com

Collected the scooter last week and it looks absolutely exceptional. I've looked all over it with a couple of friends who are scooterists and we all agree it is superbly restored and in mint condition - so well done to your company and thanks. The packaging for the shipping was top drawer and the spares, manual and wooden toy scooter were all a nice touch. The wooden toy scooter now has pride of place in our lounge!

In my first e-mail I stated I was concerned about buying a scooter restored the other side of the world but I needn't have been. We all agree this is showroom condition and I simply could not get a better job done here than you have done over in Vietnam

Andy Ham
England U.K.

Today, I have received my scooter. Looks is so fine! That is the scooter what I really wanted!!

I ride my scooter from Tokyo port to my home about 70km. Wonderful very very nice!! Good acceleration,pawarful but gentle. Operation is easy and correct. Fuel expenses is very economy.

This scooter make me very happy. I do tresure this scooter forever. I would like to to express my heatfelt thanks to you.

Your friend
Akihiro Hirata
Japan

1 YEAR LATER ...........................

Do you remember me? My name is Akihiro Hirata. I bought Vespa scooter from you last summer, scooter is so fine condition. I ride this scooter everyday.
Thank you!

Akihiro Hirata
akihiro422@yahoo.co.jp

Hi Ibought one of your vespas a few moths back, i must tell you i love the scooter and in a few months will be ordering a second vespa from you , i am emailing you as i want to buy a long seat in black from you as your quality is far better than other seats i have seen in the U.S. Please can you let me know how i go around getting one from you just drop me a line letting me know how much and how i can pay you for it.

My scooter is a 1965 vespa in black and Iwant to buy a long seat in black just like the one in you options page please get back to me. I have sent at least 5 people to your web page through ebay.

Best regards Gary

P.S. Keep up the great work you have the best scooters.

Name: Gary Glossman
Email: riptide-six50@comcast.net
Country: United States

I just picked up my vespa, and Oh My Goodness, it is absulutly BEATIFUL!! I can't express to you enough how much I appreciate your making this transaction so smooth and easy for me, and how you have gone above and beyond with the communication...even as far as sending me photos of it while packing it up. I'd HIGHLY recommend your services to anyone. Thank you so much again for ALL your efforts,

Danielle Holody

Just emailing you regard the Vespa VBB which I acquired off you; please add this to your testimonials page including my email address as I will be able to advise people from the UK about all the costs incurred when importing a scooter.

Anyway first things first, on arrival to the UK the scooter was well packaged, after transporting it to my home me and my brother removed it from the wooden crate, I must admit I wasn\'t prepared for how nice it would look, it looked amazing, but as they say don\'t judge anything off it looks so I booked it in for a service with a well known and highly regarded scooter shop ( Mike Phoenix of Denton near Manchester ) he gave it a full service, he said that despite buying a scooter from Vietnam, by all accounts there are a few poor restorers there, I have bought a great bike, he valued the bike at between £2000 and £2500 British pounds, he also said that while the bike was at his shop being serviced that a customer saw it and asked if it was for sale.

So it appears that I have bought a great bike and investment. I must admit I was worried about buying a bike, its not as though you shop is around the corner if any thing went wrong, but im glad I took the risk.

So guys if you’re in the UK and you want to purchase a scooter like mine, buy, and don't worry.

you will however have to pay 17.5% V.A.T and 8% Import Tax when you receive the scooter, please note the added cost is for the total cost of the scooter and delivery, you will then need to either take a photo or a rubbing of the engine and chassis number and send it to the Vintage Vespa Club, for £20 they will write you a letter of authentication, dating the bike, then you will need a Mot for the bike and last but not least you need to fill in a V5 form at the DVLA which costs £38, so now your able to have age related plates and ride and show off on yOur Scooters...

Thanks again
Sean Mayall (United Kingdom)
seanmayall66@yahoo.co.uk

Got the scooter last week, well impressed. It got one tiny scratch in transit and that's all. Replaced the sparkie, changed the oil and off she went. Had it over the pits yesterday with no dramas, licensed and on the road now. Thanks heaps for all your help and communication through this process, you really put me at ease. I have been recommending you to everyone who loves my new toy.

Cheers
Ben Brooker

Luke Nolan Email 01:

I got Vespa thru customs 26th July 05. A couple of problems with sawdust in the bottom of the crate [ they a bit tough here ] but all good.

What a beauty. I love it. All I had to adjust was the clutch and she went straight thru rego. I'll take some photo's over the weekend and forward them. Cheers.

Email 02:

The scooter is an absolute joy to ride, a real head turner. I can’t believe the number of people that stop and ask me about it. I’m taking full advantage of our weather at the moment (it doesn’t rain here till November) and finding any excuse to go for a ride. Too much fun. Thanks .

Cheers, Luke.

I bought a Vespa in July 2005. The service I got was fantastic, all my emails were answered promptly, and my scooter arrived without any problems at all.

The restoration is immaculate, it runs beautifully and looks amazing.

If you are looking for a quality restoration where they actually do the work properly, then this guy is where it's at.

I have no hesitation in recommending www.vespa-motor-scooters and their team to anyone wanting top service and a top restoraton job.

Brian, (Denver, Colorado USA)

Very pleased with the whole process. At first, I was concerned with making a purchase over the internet with all the internet scamming nowadays, but he put my mind at ease with his diligent communication efforts and willingness to send me validation documents..

I was able to phone him and also see his whole 480 plus ebay transactions.

Here's a pic of my boyfriend and I at a recent Vespa Club beach camp..

Thank you for a great service .
Samantha Green (USA)

Hello to all,

I can only proclaim my absolute joy for having indulged in this purchase. I would certainly recommend these guys to anyone wanting not only a great deal, but excellent service as well.

Everything went so smoothly and they were always available to answer my endless questions.

The restoration is magnificant and I have had no problems whatsoever with the scooter (except for bending the mirror which was my own fault).

Sam Cartwell (UK)

Hi

Thanks for everything, scooter finally arrived, fantastic scooter, no complaints really, just one little gripe, shipping took a little longer than I expected but at the end of the day, I got myself a great bike.

Very happy with the whole process really and would have no hesitation in recommend you.

Dave Maddan (USA)

Hi

Mate I want to say that your service is fantastic. Thanks for the help with customs, all went smoothly. We got the scoot home and I will tell you that this is some awesome machine.

The pics on ya website dont do them justice because the real thing is just bloody awesome. It's now registered and I'm riding it everywhere and am very happy with it. My brother now wants one.

Mick Cameron