1954 Terrot VMS2 125cc Scooter For Restoration
In 1954 the model name of this 125cc Terrot scooter was actually ‘VMS2.’ It didn’t become the ‘Scooterrot’ until 1955. But I can’t help calling it a scooterrot as I think it’s such a great name.
I love 1950’s French scooters. The wonderful little design touches never cease to amuse me. But the Scooterrot is probably my favourite model; surely it’s the most bulbous design of all the 1950’s French models?
This one is in sound condition. The bodywork is complete. Someone started restoring it some time ago, so it needs finishing off.
The engine appears to be good and turns with compression, but I don’t know anything more about its condition.
It is missing its starting-handle (brace-and-bit or manivelle in French). There’s no centre stand. The throttle is missing. There’s no gear-change mechanism. The speedo is broken.
The paint is not as good as it appears in the photos. For a perfect restoration you would need to repaint it, but it’s good enough if you just want to get it on the road with a minimum of expenditure.
Though the engine appears good enough to retain, it would also be feasible to mount this Terrot bodywork onto a modern rear-wheel drive Vespa Twist-and-Go rolling frame/engine. That way you could combine modern reliability with the fabulous French styling.
Though it’s missing two of the six alloy ’sticks’ that mount on the footboard, you can see from the pictures at the bottom of the page that the bumpers and other trim parts are with it.
The new owner is welcome to use my restored Terrot scooter as a pattern for any of the parts missing on this one.
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I’ll include a photocopy of the workshop manual pictured below in the sale.
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VEHICLE CONDITION: Vintage vehicles are wonderful beasts – but each has an individual personality and they sometimes have bad days just like you and me.
You will need basic mechanical skills (or a local mechanic) to use one on a regular basis.
2-Stroke engines – and cyclemotors in particular – are notoriously unreliable. Basic servicing is generally required if unused for even a few weeks.
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