SCOOTER DETAILS

Name: Mel Hart Town: Wakefield Club: Wakefield Outlaws. Job: Sales manager. First interest in scooters: Around 1980, a bit of ‘The Film’, but mostly mates at school. First scooter: 1980, I bought a Vespa 50 but didn’t tell my mum. I had to hide it in the shedd until I plucked up the courage to tell her. First rally: Southport. Favourite model: GP200. Favourite style: Street racers or full blown customs though I can appreciate anything that’s been well done. Favourite dealer: Scoot R at Kippax and Chiselspeed. Most useless part bought: Lever gaitors – uselesss. Best memory/story: I, sorry a friend of mine, took L-plates off to give a girl a lift and a police car pulled alongside at some lights. The girl began pointing at the police car and shouting that it wass the police. I, sorry my friend, nearly had a fit.

Name: The Albino Model: Innocenti GP How long owned: About two and a half years. I bought it from someone who needed a quick sale. Condition when bought: It was very tatty. Inspiration for project: I’d admired Keith’s for some time and always wanted a piece of Maca’s work. Time to build and who by: Built by Mick and Keith. Engine: RB225, 30mm Dellorto, NK pipe, GP200 gearbox and six-plate clutch. Paint: By Maca, white with blue spin drift. The colours are mind-blowing in good light. Reliability: So far so good. Biggest challenge: Waiting for the lacquer to dryy. Advice to anyone starting a project: Buy the best quality to you can afford or you end up paying for things twice. Thanks to: Maca, Mick and Keith.