I have a soft spot for Mods, even though I was a Rockabilly in the late 70s/early 80s. I do like a bit of Northern Soul and Motown music and Vespa scooters are stylish and cool machines.
I was a poor mod in the early 80's, so didn't have a scooter, did manage the stay press trousers, loafers, ben shirmans and fred perry t-shirts with a couple of pairs of levi's and an original WW2 parker. They were the days (my generation)
Bought my Vespa 50 special from Brian & Ray at Chelsea scooters and my PX125E in the early 80's ,Good times, I have a gt300 these days not really the same feel as the old 2 stroke scoots
1986 on my 16th birthday got my Vespa 50cc PK50s , freedom oh yes, not as a birthday present I bought it out my own hard saved cash £530 on the road brand new👍😉
I saw a documentary once about the origins of scooter design. Just after WW2 many factories in Italy were converting from munitions to manufacturing. Vespa or Lambreta ( not sure which) decided to make motorcycles. The engineer/ designer knew nothing of motorcycles so his design featured the rider sitting on a seat instead of astride the machine. The scooter was born and the rest is history.
Yes I gog my first vespa straight from school put some cool gadgets on it byvvtgd problem was when nt girlfriend got on the back we struggled to get up the hills lol.but great coming down and on the flat 😎.amazing times.
I used to live in Clacton in the eighties ,and we had lots of fun when the mods came to town.It kicked off every time they visited ,but it was the scooter skins that were the aggressive buggers .The local businesses liked it when they came to town ,however things got out of hand one year when a mini riot involving around 300 local lads (mainly casuals) and the Mods one Friday night .They were pissed that some casual lads decided to play dominoes with their scooters .Also one local nutter decided to drive his vehicle over the Mods tents they had camped out on a local council camp site .Tendering council decided it was no longer worth it and they banned the Mods from visiting the town in large numbers.
He annoys me throughout this video. Seems like he is trying to "take the piss" on the people he interviews...especially to get some cheap laughs. Note the lame laugh track...or possible lame studio audience laughter. I would have told him to go fuck himself...if he would have tried to interview me haha!
I didn't have a scooter, or any money to buy the fancy suits. I was always getting into trouble too.....I was a Sod. Once, me and my mates had a punch up in Brighton with a gang of large breasted girls, it was the Sods vs the Knockers.
I have a soft spot for Mods, even though I was a Rockabilly in the late 70s/early 80s. I do like a bit of Northern Soul and Motown music and Vespa scooters are stylish and cool machines.
Best years of my life, did scooter rallies all over the UK.
I was a poor mod in the early 80's, so didn't have a scooter, did manage the stay press trousers, loafers, ben shirmans and fred perry t-shirts with a couple of pairs of levi's and an original WW2 parker. They were the days (my generation)
Ww2 parka? American? That must be really rare! The typical parka wasn't made till '48 :P
I have an m51 Korean War one!
+Bat man - Same as Batman!
+Bat man God knows when mine was made but i'm sure its got bullet holes in it!
There's nothing better in life than riding a Vespa listening to Some lovely Tamla XXXX
Great video! Great memories! We are the mods!🛵🛵🛵
Once a mod always a mod,great time s,a way of life my generation 😎
"Has it ever let you down?" , "Yeah, it blew up." LOOOLLL!!!
Bought my Vespa 50 special from Brian & Ray at Chelsea scooters and my PX125E in the early 80's ,Good times, I have a gt300 these days not really the same feel as the old 2 stroke scoots
1986 on my 16th birthday got my Vespa 50cc PK50s , freedom oh yes, not as a birthday present I bought it out my own hard saved cash £530 on the road brand new👍😉
I saw a documentary once about the origins of scooter design. Just after WW2 many factories in Italy were converting from munitions to manufacturing. Vespa or Lambreta ( not sure which) decided to make motorcycles. The engineer/ designer knew nothing of motorcycles so his design featured the rider sitting on a seat instead of astride the machine. The scooter was born and the rest is history.
Drove a vespa through a closed garage at full pelt once. As you do. Not recommended. Thank god for mattresses.
Yes I gog my first vespa straight from school put some cool gadgets on it byvvtgd problem was when nt girlfriend got on the back we struggled to get up the hills lol.but great coming down and on the flat 😎.amazing times.
Great times at the rallies, clothes were really cool
Loved those days
Made in Italy loved in Britain
...and driven by prats
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I used to live in Clacton in the eighties ,and we had lots of fun when the mods came to town.It kicked off every time they visited ,but it was the scooter skins that were the aggressive buggers .The local businesses liked it when they came to town ,however things got out of hand one year when a mini riot involving around 300 local lads (mainly casuals) and the Mods one Friday night .They were pissed that some casual lads decided to play dominoes with their scooters .Also one local nutter decided to drive his vehicle over the Mods tents they had camped out on a local council camp site .Tendering council decided it was no longer worth it and they banned the Mods from visiting the town in large numbers.
I grew up in West London during the ‘79 revival - loved it. I’ve now got classic motorcycles - the Royal Alloy scene today has lost its roots.
The only thing that is small ugly and making an unpleasant noise in the video is Danny Baker.
He annoys me throughout this video. Seems like he is trying to "take the piss" on the people he interviews...especially to get some cheap laughs. Note the lame laugh track...or possible lame studio audience laughter. I would have told him to go fuck himself...if he would have tried to interview me haha!
A smack in the teeth, would have shut him the fuck up, prize prick
Recognise Check it John and Dougie can't quite remember the lass though. Anybody?
The sound needs remastering
My uncle Hal played the drums on Da Do Ron Ron.
We never had mods here in America, pity really
We had a good amount in Ca
I didn't have a scooter, or any money to buy the fancy suits. I was always getting into trouble too.....I was a Sod.
Once, me and my mates had a punch up in Brighton with a gang of large breasted girls, it was the Sods vs the Knockers.
What year was this
1893
1987 he says right at end of the video i think
so like scooters philosophy... build by your own and ride own scooters...no one care and only few will ask..
Maledetti mods crepate