Vespa 1958 VBA1T Restoration 1

I don't just have a love for VW but also Vespas. Will be posting about my 1958 VBA1T Vespa restoration in the next months. This is how the scooter arrived into Ireland.

Judson Supercharger Brochure

Picked this one up on www.thesamba.com; original mid 1950s Judson Supercharger brochure for 36hp beetle engines. This one will go into the glovebox of my 1955 convertibe... one day.

1955 VW Dealer Poster

Another poster for on the wall of the new showroom. This one is from around 1955.

Gilbarco Restoration 4

Restoration completed. All new rubbers and glass in and fully assembled. Electricity all wired up and new hose.

1958 VW Technical Poster

All through 1950s up to early 1960s Volkswagen published series of posters for use within VW Dealerships and Service Points. This example was found at a dealer in the US and dates from 1958 showing the dashboard after the oval window beetle and listing all the controls. Soon to be framed and on display in the new garage.

Gilbarco Restoration 3

Faceplates restored and all panels back from spray painter. All parts in and ready for final assembly.
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