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Wednesday, 1 February 2023

VESPA 150 GS Vin number identification

First 10 models of the "Gran Sport" were produced at the end of 1954, all of these were destinated to exportation. It's only in 1955 that it will be offered in Italy. It will be also knows as "Vespone" (big wasp). It was the first sportive vespa and it will rapidly be the best seller of the brand. The 150cc motor will be introduced during 1954 with a 4 speed manual transmission, a dual seat (able to carry 2 persons). 


It will also use for the first time 10 inches diameter wheels. With all of theses improvements, The GS model will be able to reach a top speed of 100 km/h. A bulbed legshield on GS will also help to reduce the wind drag. Last 150 GS models produced were fitted with control cables hidden in the handlebar instead of outside cables on late models.

VESPA 150 GS
1955 VS1T -1001-13300

1956 VS2T -13301-23310

1957 VS3T -23311-35310

1958 VS4T -35311-47350


1958 VS5T -47351-52363

1954 VS5T -52364-70128

1960 VS5T -70129-104731

1961 VS5T -104732-127350

     
 

The Vespa story begins in the aftermath of WW II in Italy. The economy was left crippled and the roads were in a disastrous state which made it difficult for the automobile and other manufacturers to reemerge.

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