From the striking appearance of the gold and orange metalflake to the uplifting performance of the CP One35 cylinder kit, this scooter, and its rather seductive matching retro crash helmet, is every inch as pleasing to the eye as any custom scooter I’ve ever seen. I’ll admit to not being a huge fan of the Vega’s styling, but, without a doubt, I’d lust after ownership of this machine any day of the week. The paint, performance and presentation are all exquisite, no doubt turning heads wherever it travels. Yes, I’m a fan.
Knocking on heaven’s door
Owner Artuso Filippo, of the Lambretta Club Triveneto and the Su di Giri Scooter Gang in Venice, has been part of the Italian scooter scene since he turned 14 years of age. His very first machine was a 150 Special that he inherited from his father, which he predictably reduced to a skelly. That was followed by another S3 150 which he still owns to this day. This latest project was born from an idea that he had after discovering that he and his partner were
