1957 Vespa Douglas 102L2
One of only 2 known to exist

Registration No: 37 LME
Frame No: 047 1043
MOT: Exempt

• Only 2 102L2 models are known to survive*
• Original paint and engine No: VB1M 1043
• Provenance and history with original RF60 continuation book
• All original parts come with the lot

*Source VVC historian
** Veteran Vespa Club History of the Vespa Douglas

The 42L2 and 92L2 models although still ‘handlebar’ scooters were a new design and a departure from the previous Douglas Vespa models which had the headlight perched on the front of the leg shield. The many changes on the new ‘world scooter’ design saw a new headlamp layout with a speedometer incorporated and the control switch and various engine improvements were introduced throughout. These brought the British Vespas up to a parity in appearance and design with the then other ‘world scooters’, the Italian ‘Struzzo’ and French ACMA V56 amongst others. The British Douglas scooters were however painted in different and unique colours from the rest of the world. The 92L2 had a slightly larger fuel tank over the 42L2 and was sold with a bench seat as standard. The 102L2 was a rare intervention based on a 92L2 and different matter altogether. Only a handful were produced and in a unique metallic blue colour. These were only available to select members of The Vespa club of Britain. In envy of the larger engined 150cc ‘Struzzo’ being produced in Italy at the same time these used imported Piaggio built 150cc engines into British Douglas built scooters. The serial numbers were adjusted between Douglas and Piaggio to perfectly align. It is unknown exactly how many there were but only 2 remain known in existence.

We present here one of two known surviving examples in correct original metallic blue paint which was produced in April 1957. It appears to have been sold originally in Kent and was first registered on 21st May 1957. Our vendor purchased it in March 2021 from the previous keeper from the Isle of Man. He has uprated the engine to a Pinasco 160 with associated SIP components, also uprated brakes, new cables, 12v electronics and shocks which was done by SG Engineering to a high standard (bills are included). It was noted by SG Engineering that the original engine parts were in very good condition. The scooter is now able to produce 12 HP and our vendor tells us it is very quick and reliable. It should be noted that all of the original parts were retained and could all be reinstated to revert back to a very rare 102L2 in original form. Please note from the photographs that the flywheel and stator are included but not shown. A great opportunity to add possibly the rarest production Vespa of them all to your collection.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Diamond
info@vintagescooters.co.uk
07768 313001