Vespa 50 (1st series)

The first smallframe Vespa was introduced in 1963. The Vespa 50 (V5A1T) was a completely independent vehicle which, when it was launched in Italy, could be ridden by young people from the age of 14 without a driver's license. The self-supporting frame, which is spot-welded from sheet metal shells, is very narrow and short. The side covers are part of the self-supporting sheet steel frame and the engine is accessible via a small flap on the right-hand side. The handlebars have a cylindrical mount for the speedometer, which is available as an accessory.

As on the GS 160, the suspension is designed with suspension and damping in one element. The V50 comes with 9-inch tires. There is a small storage compartment under the swinging saddle. The tread strips are made of rubber and are attached directly without the aluminum strips. The engine is also a completely new design and has a 45° inclined cylinder. The clutch, as tuners will appreciate later, does not sit directly on the crankshaft.

Frame numbers by year of manufacture:
1963: V5A1T 1001-6960 (quantities: 5960)
1964: V5A1T 6961-61346 (quantities: 54386)
1965: V5A1T 61347-92876 (quantities: 31530)
Total quantities: 91876

Original paint (MaxMeyer)

Bodywork:
Verde
PIA301 (1.298.6301)

from 1964:
Rosso
PIA847 (1.298.5847)

Grigio Ametista
PIA710 (1.298.8710)

Primer:
Nocciola
PIA3000M

Grigio (Antiruggine)
PIA8012M (8012M)

Add-on parts:
Verde
PIA301 (1.298.6301)

Alluminio
PIA983 (1.268.0983)