This 1963 Vespa GS 160 was reportedly imported from Spain under previous ownership and sat in storage from the 1970s until it was acquired by the seller in 2022. A subsequent refurbishment included refinishing the bodywork in two-stage white paint, overhauling the suspension and brakes, and rebuilding the 160cc two-stroke single and four-speed transmission. The scooter rides on 10″ multi-piece wheels and is further equipped with a left-side twist-grip shifter, a kick starter, a center stand, and a reproduction Ken Cobbing-style exhaust system. This GS 160 is now offered at no reserve with a chrome cargo rack, a removed taillight assembly, tools, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.
The scooter was disassembled, and the bodywork was chemically stripped to bare metal and received dent repairs before being primed and refinished in white paint with a clear coat under current ownership. The bodywork seals and gaskets were replaced during the project, along with the fuel tank, column lock, side panel trim, taillight assembly, and spare tire cover. The scooter was also fitted with a replacement Aquila seat and a Siem headlight ring. The seller notes a paint chip on the footboard as well as scratches on the leg-shield trim and footboard rails, photos of which can be viewed in the gallery below.
The multi-piece 10″ wheels were mounted with Pirelli SC 30 tires during the refurbishment, and additional work at that time included replacing the fork bearings, rear shock, and brake shoes.
The handlebar shroud houses a 60-mph Veglia speedometer with a five-digit odometer showing 3,600 miles, 100 of which were ridden by the seller. The handlebar grips and control cables were replaced during the refurbishment.
The air-cooled 160cc two-stroke single is integrated with the rear swingarm and features a kick starter. The engine rebuild included machining the cylinder, overhauling the carburetor, and replacing the piston, crankshaft, seals, and bearings. The stator was rebuilt with replacement points and a condenser, and the wiring harness was replaced. A reproduction 1960s Cobbing-style exhaust system was also fitted.
Power is delivered to the rear wheel through a four-speed transmission shifted via the left-side twist-grip. The clutch plates and shift cruciform are said to have been replaced as part of the powertrain overhaul. Additional underside photos can be viewed in the gallery.