By Sam Poole
The Super Sport was the first largeframe Vespa to be available in a choice of colors. On the trapezoid headlight models, the speedometer used was still the large clamshell style speedometer. The stalk, and the round metal taillight housing were painted the same color as the body. The front legshield badge said "Vespa S.S." and the rear one "Super Sport" in cursive font. There were other minor changes to the motor internally, but essentially, the Super Sport motor was little changed from the previous G.S.
DescriptionCrankshaft for Vespa SS180 VSCAn Italian made repalcement crank shaft for the Vespa SS180 only. Also known as a Vespa Super Sport or a VSC. The nicest replacement crankshaft we've come across for the SS180. Oiled up from the factory to ensure there is no rust and the action is perfect when it goes into your SS180 motor rebuild. See the related parts below for some more basics you may need.
When Motorcycle Mechanics reviewed the SS180 in 1969 it was at the end of its production life, yet the reviewer still found plenty to praise. Vivid Vespa There are 180 cubic centimetres pushing the Vespa along, and somehow they add up to give it more than its fair share of go. This isn’t to say that the Vespa is an out-and-out road-burner. In all the SS180 is a pleasant, nippy machine to drive, and is at its best in traffic. This would make what is basically a very good machine one of the best scooters on the market.
Vespa Super Sport 180 the last of the piston ported deluxe scooters from Piaggio in the 1960'sThe SS was the flagship model for Vespa with plenty of torque and speed to take on it's main competitor Lambretta's TV 175. This scooter has been meticuliously restored here at Retrospective Scooter to a very high standard . All genuine parts use or correct new top quality Italian made components like SIEM and Aquila . Scooters starts and rides like new , all doneto original factory specifications except the 12v upgrade on the electics and igniton for reliablity . Original UK scooter from Bolton first registered 3/6/1965 rego EBN 160C
1966 VESPA SS 180 (BM-244) … SOLDThis is the type of scooter that are very difficult to find these days. One that still proudly wears its original paint. Even more so, she is a top of the line a Vespa Super Sport. The paint has a few scratches here and there, but it is in superb condition overall. We think that with some careful work, this scooter's paint would shine like new.
Vespa SS180 unrestored in some original paint and patina. The engine has been rebuilt with a new crank, bearings throughout and Viton seals for ethanol fuels. A Pinasco 12v conversion has been fitted, it's had all new Teflon cables, a new electrical wiring loom and switches and a full rebuilt fork. It has new tyres and shocks and is a reliable form of transport with guarantee. Comes with UK V5c and age related plateDelivery available UK and Worldwide enquire for pricing .
Time for a new Vespa Restauration project! A couple of years ago I buyed a white Vespa SS180 in Sweden, unfortunately in rather bad condition. First try was to wash down all the rust and try to conserve the scooter in its original paint and condition. A proper restauration was the only chance to bring the Vespa back to its old glory and make it ready for the road again. Last year I described the restauration of a Vespa GS160 (see link) in this forum and my plan is to do the same with the Super Sport now.
