Hi Wasp!

A warm welcome to the ODK forums.
Given what you have said, I understand your choice of user name ... 'Wasp' ... 'Vespa'

I think I understand why folks with classic scooter backgrounds 'connect' with classic lawnmowers.
Their classic air-cooled engines have much in common. In fact, some scooter companies made mowers,
and vice versa.

I have never owned a 'classic' scooter. I have owned a GTV250 and currently ride a Piaggio MP3 400.
I guess I sort of understand your question then...

My advice to a newbie is simply to research and un-newbie yourself smile
I think a lawnmower from the 1950s or early 1960s would be more appropriate than the VC (my opinion).

Perhaps something with a kick start (just like the old scooters):
- Austral Villiers Adaptomatic 16" rotary
- Champion 18" kick start rotary

I guess an older mower, from the "golden age", would be the go.

Hope this helps
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JACK.

p.s. My dream scooter would be a ...

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