The strip down.

Once I had the Vespa at home I set about taking it apart so I could get a closer look and see if the rust had done any serious damage. I took the seat off, this was water damaged and would need replacing. The front mudguard was damaged so a new one would be required. The petrol tank internally was in good condition.

There was rust and corrosion throughout but thankfully the rust had not decayed through the floor. Both the front and rear shock were seized and only fit for the bin.