1968 Vintage S3800 SOLEX Moped w/Basket (Williamsburg) $4000

QR Code Link to This Post 1968 - 1971 Vintage S3800 SOLEX Moped with made to fit Removable Wire SOLEX Basket - Model S3800 - Made in France. Quality, A true piece of work, Speed up your commute. It has a retro look and gets 200 miles on one gallon of fuel. It is considered a bicycle so you do not need a motorcycle license. It weights just 62 pounds. Has the twist speed grip which was offered on the S3800 beginning in 1968 and continuing until the end of the S3800's in 1971. The S3800 was made from 1966-1971. One owner, I rode this when it was new as a kid. Been sitting since the late 1970's so it has very low usage and is in great original condition. All original paint, seat, grips, tires, and factory rack and basket. Runs great, back tire may need to be replaced or maybe it is just the tube but there is a slow leak. Be the coolest nerd in the city, no one else has one this sweet. Chick magnet. EXCELLENT CONDITION!Engine: 35cc, single cylinder Transmission: Direct Drive Top Speed: 20 miles per hour MPG: 200 Weight: 62 lb.About SOLEX - VéloSoleX is a moped, or motorised bicycle, usually just referred to as 'Solex', which was originally produced by the French manufacturer Solex, based in Paris, France. The company manufactured centrifugal radiators, carburetors, and micrometers, before branching into assist motors and bicycles. The moped originally created during World War II and mass-produced between 1946 and 1988 came in various iterations, whilst keeping the same concept of a motor with roller resting on the front wheel of a bicycle. Referred to the company's advertisement as the 'bicycle which drives itself'. It became extremely popular with school children, students or plant workers because it was light and extremely economical.NOTE: Many more items for sale. CLICK on Link to right of main picture -- 'More ads by this User'