Picked up my new Italia

Tazio · Post by **Tazio** » Sat May 05, 2007 2:59 am

I got my new Italia from NoHo Scooters yesterday.

I dug an old 4x4x8 foot long trailer out of my back 40, cleaned it up, pumped up the tires, repaired the lights and added some tie down eye bolts. Removing the mirrors from Buddy and securing it in place with a few blocks of wood at the front wheel, a Canyon Dancer at the grips and 4 rachet straps it was safely transported 20 miles home thanks to Mike who helped load and engineered the securing process.

Mike has a few more Series Italias in stock if anyone has been waiting in the Los Angeles area.

After I got it home, it started right up. I haven't taken it out for a ride yet as I'm starting the MSC and wanted to complete that first.

Here's a shot of where I managed to fit it into the garage with 5 cars, 8 bicycles and tons of junk.

scullyfu · Post by **scullyfu** » Sat May 05, 2007 3:20 am

could just be the lighting, but your seat and floor mat look brown rather than the grayish-greenish usually seen.

Elm Creek Smith · Post by **Elm Creek Smith** » Sat May 05, 2007 4:05 am

A right-hand drive MG?

If you're not using it...

ECS

SteMer · Post by **SteMer** » Sat May 05, 2007 4:17 am

Elm Creek Smith wrote:A right-hand drive MG?
If you're not using it...
ECS

I noticed that too. You've got some nice vehicles in there with your new SI. Congrats on the new scoot. Ride happy!

Post by **ericalm** » Sat May 05, 2007 5:32 am

Congrats—another beautiful vehicle for your garage!
I'm headed to NoHo tomorrow for new tires and some other maintenance beyond my meager abilities. I'll finally get to scope out a SI.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Sat May 05, 2007 5:37 am

Is that a TC or a TD...I can't tell from the picture...?

--Keys

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Sat May 05, 2007 10:41 am

You know you've made quite the impression when you post a picture of an SI on ModernBuddy and get more comments about the cars than the scooter.

Congratulations, you're gonna really enjoy it, and the SI (always) looks great.

JeremyZ · Post by **JeremyZ** » Sat May 05, 2007 3:31 pm

Forget the MG in the background. Is that a Porsche Speedster behind the Buddy?

The Buddy looks nice too, though I'm not a fan of whitewalls. Apparently, you have a fonder taste for 1950s and 60s than I do, hehehe.

rajron · Post by **rajron** » Sat May 05, 2007 4:36 pm

Nice combo of vehicles – the Buddy stands out front.

Tazio · Post by **Tazio** » Sun May 06, 2007 1:06 am

Answers to a bunch of questions:

I had the tan seat and mat added to the Buddy. I will be adding the tan grips also but one was backordered.

The MG is a 1949 TC. The car behind the Buddy is a 1956 Porsche 550/1500RS replica. A turnkey car made in 2000 by Vintage Sypders. I believe they are in Santa Ana now.

Off to the right and not in the picture is a 1929 MG M Type and behind me is a 1989 911 Cabriolet. I'll try to get those in the next Buddy picture.

blurblaine · Post by **blurblaine** » Wed May 16, 2007 12:04 am

Love the cars AND the italia looks fabulous!

Really love that version of the Buddy. Saw it 'live' today at Metro and wish I could talk my wife into getting her own scooter ... and it be this one so I could borrow it!

Enjoy yours!

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Wed May 16, 2007 2:48 pm

I know it's been awhile but Congrats on the new scoot! (by the way I love the woodland hills area - stayed out there for few months on business - makes for some nice scootering)

vitaminC · Post by **vitaminC** » Wed May 16, 2007 3:45 pm

Forget the B125, sweet cars!

Elm Creek Smith · Post by **Elm Creek Smith** » Thu May 17, 2007 1:33 am

JeremyZ wrote:Forget the MG in the background.

Blasphemer! "T" series MGs are the ultimate real sports cars!

ECS

EBee · Post by **EBee** » Thu May 17, 2007 1:16 pm

blurblaine wrote:wish I could talk my wife into getting her own scooter ... and it be this one so I could borrow it!

That was MY husband's strategy and he RARELY gets to ride mine

Once you get her started on one you'll never have a chance....