1950s Scooters
Even before 1950 there were as over 100,000 scooters on the road in Italy alone. It The Vespa gas scooter was a huge hit at the 1950 Motorcycle Show and from that point, scooter production began to boom all over the globe. Between 1950 and 1958 Vespa sold over 125,000 scooters in the United Kingdom.
At this time, gas was scarce, and the high gas mileage of the scooter helped it grow in popularity. By the mid 1950s, France alone was selling 1 million units per year.
 Other Makes 1959 Velorex replica 150cc 3 wheel scooter automatic w reverse 70 mpg US $2,000.00 |
 Cushman Scooter Dual Exhaust Assembly Cast Iron 1955 and earlier Eagle US $195.00 |
 1957 lambretta 125ld innocenti not cushman scooter US $810.00 |
 Cushman Allstate 1956 Cushman Allstate scooter US $1,465.41 |
 Cushman Scooter 1955 Cushman Scooter beautifully restored US $6,500.00 |
 VESPA SCOOTER NOS GS 150 Clutch VS1 VS5 1955 1961 US $225.00 |
 VESPA SCOOTER GS 150 150 VS2 VS4 HEADSET W HOUSING 1956 1958 US $350.00 |
 2009 wildfire 195 sb motorcycle scooter US $1,350.00 |
Especially with older scooters like this, you want to be as safe as possible. In bad weather, take extra precaution. Furthermore, since these older models tend to be smaller, you are not as likely to be seen by other drivers, and in heavy traffic. Be absolutely sure to wear a helmet with a face shield (or buy goggles), knee pads, and elbow pads. Try to avoid heavy traffic when possible and try not to ride at night. The lights on these scooters from the 50s are very small and weak. Try to upgrade the headlight and taillight if possible, and be absolutely sure to add side reflectors. Finally, try to avoid gravel or rough roads, and take a motorcycle/safety class if you can. Good luck and have fun!