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Dispersing the Drake Collection

Any serious aficionado of Vespa scooters will know the name Bill Drake. A great authority, collector, fount of knowledge and leading light of both the Veteran Vespa Club and Vespa Club of Great Britain, Bill was also a leading source for rare and elusive spare parts.

Now much of his collection

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