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Piaggio - Vespa 98 cc - Serie 0 - 1946

Frame No.: 1003 

This is the oldest Vespa in the world.

It belongs to the “0 series” also known as “pre-series” including approximately 60 units.

Virtually built by hand,beating the steel plates on wooden masks.

Completely hand soldered

A tutorial restoration has been performed in order to show the construction technique, used in the “0 series”.

The paint has been stripped off (no sandblasting) and the plate has been protected with clear coat.

This is the earliest example of the Piaggio masterpiece, as created by Corradino d’Ascanio.

Single cylinder 98 cc 2-stroke engine with forced air cooling - 3-speed gearbox

In working condition 

Italian documents in order

Frame no.: 1003

Engine no.: 014

This Vespa is located in Reggio Emilia, Italy

The oldest Vespa in the world - Complete - Tutorial restoration

Piaggio - Vespa 98 cc - Serie 0 - 1946

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Reserve price

No reserve price

Closing date

Sunday

Friday

Tuesday

20 November

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Location

France

Belgium

Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)

The Netherlands

Germany

Italy

Romania

Andorra

Luxembourg

United Kingdom

Poland

Ireland

Austria

Switzerland

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Object

Red wine

White wine

Country of origin

Bottle size

Bottles (0.75L)

Bottle (0.75L)

Magnum (1.5L)

Double Magnum/Jeroboam (3.0L)

Half Bottle (0.375L)

Magnums (1.5L)

Bottles (0.73L)

Bottle (0.7L)

Condition

Fully intact metal capsule

Fully intact, readable label

Stained/written/torn or loose readable label

Slightly corroded/ cut or cracked capsule

Slightly worn capsule

Heavily corroded/ cut or cracked capsule

Protruding cork

Fully intact wax capsule

Fully intact metal capsule with production hole

Extras

In original wooden case

Non original wooden case

Wrapped in original paper

In original cardboard box

In original coffret

Wine region

Pauillac

Saint-Émilion

Pomerol

Margaux

Saint-Julien

Bordeaux

Pessac-Léognan

Saint-Estèphe

Haut-Médoc

Graves

Wine Appellation/ Classification

Grand Cru Classé

2ème Grand Cru Classé

5ème Grand Cru Classé

1er Grand Cru Classé

3ème Grand Cru Classé

1er Grand Cru Classé B

1er Grand Cru Classé A

4ème Grand Cru Classé

Grand Cru

Grape varieties

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Petit Verdot

Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Sémillon

Sauvignon Blanc

Merlot Blend

Wine Fill Level

Bordeaux bottle type, neck fill level

Bordeaux bottle type, top shoulder fill level

Bordeaux bottle type, base neck fill level

Bordeaux bottle type, very top shoulder fill level

Bordeaux bottle type, upper shoulder fill level

Bordeaux bottle type, mid shoulder fill level

Burgundy/Champagne/Flute bottle type, high fill level

Bordeaux bottle type, low shoulder fill level

Wine Grading

92/100 points, Robert Parker

95/100 points, Robert Parker

93/100 points, Robert Parker

96/100 points, Robert Parker

91/100 points, Robert Parker

90/100 points, Robert Parker

99/100 points, Robert Parker

97/100 points, Robert Parker

95/100 points, James Suckling

98/100 points, Robert Parker

100/100 points, Robert Parker

90/100 points, James Suckling

93/100 points, James Suckling

87/100 points, Robert Parker

94/100 points, Robert Parker

91/100 points, Wine Spectator

91/100 points, Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider)

92/100 points, James Suckling

100/100, Jeb Dunnuck

99/100, Jeb Dunnuck

97/100, Jeb Dunnuck

93/100, Jeb Dunnuck

98/100, Wine Enthusiast

96/100, Wine Enthusiast

93/100, Wine Enthusiast

Red wine - France - 91/100 points, Robert Parker

2021 Chateau Carbonnieux - Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé - 6 Bottles (0.75L)

Red wine - France

1981 Chateau Grand-Corbin-Despagne - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

1986 Château Montrose - Saint-Estèphe 2ème Grand Cru Classé - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

1985 Chateau Lynch Bages - Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

2000 Chateau Cantenac Brown - Margaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

2003 Clos René Garde-Lasserre - Pomerol - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

1988 Chateau Leoville Barton - Saint-Julien 2ème Grand Cru Classé - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

2019 Château Élisée - Pomerol - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

2023 Château Chêne Liège - Pomerol - 4 Bottles (0.75L)

2023 Château La Fleur Du Mayne - Pomerol - 6 Bottles (0.75L)

2019 Château Lafleur du Roy - Pomerol - 4 Bottles (0.75L)

Wine - France

Chateau Duhart Milon - Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

Wine - France - 96/100 points, Wine Spectator

2019 Chateau Evangile - Pomerol - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

Red wine - France - 95/100 points, Robert Parker

2017 Chateau La Violette - Pomerol - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

Red wine - France - 97/100, Jeb Dunnuck

2018 Chateau La Violette - Pomerol - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

Red wine - France - 96/100 points, Robert Parker

2015 Chateau La Violette - Pomerol - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

1985 Château Troplong Mondot - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

1974 Chateau Pavie Macquin - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

2023 Château Lynch Bages - Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

Red wine - France - 100/100 points, Vinous (Antonio Galloni)

2003 Château St Georges (Côte Pavie) & 2006 Château L’Enclos & 2007 Château Tour Maillet - Saint-Émilion, Pomerol - 3 Bottle (0.75L)

Red wine - France - 87/100 points, Robert Parker

2023 Chateau la Gaffeliere - Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé B - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

2023 La Croix Beylot - Pomerol - 6 Bottles (0.75L)

2011 Château Gazin - Pomerol - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

1990 Château Dauzac - Bordeaux, Margaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

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