Ristorante Boccadama started life as an enoteca before becoming the restaurant you see today. Located on the ground floor of a magnificent renaissance palazzo in Piazza Santa Croce, Ristorante Boccadama is in the heart of Florence.

Boccadama is committed to authentic Tuscan and regional Italian cooking and uses only the highest quality local ingredients, preparing all their dishes fresh daily.

Ristorante Boccadama, Piazza Santa Croce 25-26/r 50122 Florence, Italy + 39 055 243640

Ristorante Finisterrae Restaurant and bar with a Mediterranean theme featuring dishes from the south of Italy, Greece, and north Africa. Several different themed rooms, and a wood burning pizza oven.

Ristorante Finisterrae, Via dei Pepi 6 50122 Florence, Italy + 39 055 2638675

The Gold Market was established in 1970 on the ground floor of a magnificent palazzo in the heart of renaissance Florence, where the commerce of gold has flourished for centuries. Featuring fine hand crafted Italian gold and other jewelry.

The Gold Market, Piazza Santa Croce 20/r 50122 Florence, Italy Tel. + 39 055 242983

The Leather Guild The worldwide renown which Florentine leather enjoys today has it beginnings in the historic square of Piazza Santa Croce, home to the Franciscan church of Santa Croce, or Holy Cross.

The monks of Santa Croce lived an existence of prayer and manual labour, perfecting the arts of handworked book-binding, biblical calligraphy and leather gilding. The work of the Monks, together with Santa Croce's close proximity to the river Arno, made the Piazza the ideal location for the flourishing 15th-century leather tanneries. In fact many of the streets in the district still bear names such as Via dei Conciatori (Tanneries Lane) and Corso dei Tintori (Dyers Avenue).

The Leather Guild, Piazza Santa Croce 20/r 50122 Florence, Italy Tel. + 39 055 241932 Fax + 39 055 2343222

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Our Vespas are over 25 years of age and as such are usually exempt from most local emissions laws, etc. These are true vintage scooters, and while they are completely restored and shipped in full working condition, they are sold "as is" with no warranty. They are collectible items and while they are fully operational, they should not nor are they intended to be used for everyday transportation or heavy daily use.

Shipping varies from country to country and zone to zone, but you can expect fees of about €500 euro to have a Vespa shipped in the EU, and up to around €1,000 for shipping to the U.S. and Asia. We will inform you of the exact shipping fee before the Vespa is shipped.

You may also be required to pay certain duties to your local/state/federal government. These duties and or fees are the responsibility of the client. Again, in general, in the U.S., since the item is vintage the duty should not be more than 2% of the purchase price.

We are working on final details with FedEx and will have more information on this page as soon as possible.

The manual for the Vespa 150, 1962 model (PDF download) courtesy of scooterstation.com

At ITALIAN ALLURE a spirit of excellence permeates every restoration we undertake. Each Vintage Vespa is restored using only quality, certified, Vespa materials, and has been checked to the slightest detail to ensure that it upholds the tradition of craftsmanship and is faithful to the sensitivity and intentions of its creator.

Our Vespas are one of a kind restorations, each one is unique, and as collectible items they gain value with age.

Counterfeit restorations are obviously not treated with the same care nor can they provide the same excellence in craftsmanship and materials. And this isn't just a cosmetic issue - Vespas that are poorly restored can be extremely dangerous on the road! Unfortunately this is what many clients get when they buy Vintage Vespas from Vietnam and other Asian countries. But don't just take our word for it - here is some additional, independent information on the matter of counterfeit Vespas:

• Scooter.Net article on Asian Restorations
• Vespa Resources article on Asian restorations
• History of a bad restoration from the Vespa Wizard
• Vietnamese Vespa Death Traps page on Flickr
• More on dodgy restoration from the Vespa Wizard

Fully restored with all new parts, upgraded to 10" wheels, 12V CDI system and PX rear brake for better control. Classic color!

New parts: Front/rear brakes, kick start, drums, front axle, all bearings, seals, hub caps, tires, tubes, fuel tap, levers, front/rear lights, vinyl seats, all cables, all rubber parts, all electrical components, exhaust system, all electrical wires/switches and assemblies, locks with keys, speedometer, horn, emblems, new Carb, new cylinder and new piston, piston rings, cruciform, gearbox, gaskets, gears, clutch assembly, spark plug, shocks, suspensions.

Price: €7,000
Year: 1977
Color: Light sky blue
Country of origin: ITALY
Engine: 50cc

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Italy is a country of millenary history.

Since Roman civilization traditions have been carefully handed on from generation to generation.

Today's global success of "Made In Italy", from products as diverse as the world's finest sports cars to the highest of fashion, is dependent on this ancient timline of knowledge and hand craftmanship.

Originality and deep respect of the product and process is both our history and key to our future success.

Here at Italian Allure we make these thoughts our vision: our master artisans have only one goal, to restore meticulously the originality of each Vespa, allowing us to deliver to our clients a selective, timeless, and unique product.

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"A completely Italian product, such as we have not seen since the Roman chariot"

Florence, Tuscany. April 23rd, 1946.

Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. filed a patent with the Central Patents Office for inventions, models and brand names at the Italian Ministry of Industry and Commerce, for "a motorcycle with a rational complex of organs and elements with body combined with the mudguards and bonnet covering all the mechanical parts".

The scooter was the result of a visionary co-operation between Enrico Piaggio and the aeronautical engineer and inventor Corradino D'Ascanio (1891-1981).

It got its name from Enrico Piaggio himself who, looking at the first prototype with its wide central part where the rider sat and the narrow "waist", exclaimed, "It looks like a wasp!"

And so the Vespa (Wasp) was born.

Who runs ITALIAN ALLURE?

It's an Italian based company run by a Florentine family.

Where are ITALIAN ALLURE offices located?

Florence, Italy.

How long have you been in business?

We've been in business for 10 years, but our on-line sales division is brand new.

Are your mechanics Italian?

Yes. We believe they are master craftsmen more then mechanics.

PRODUCT INFO:

Are the Vespa genuine Italian (made in Italy)?

Yes, definitely. We deal only with Italian born Vespas.

Where are the Vespas from?

The Vespas we sell are are 100% Italian. They were conceived & produced in Italy more than 35 years ago.

Have the Vespa been produced at India or Indonesia?

No. No. and No!! We sell only original Italian born Vespas. We let our competitors deal with imitations.

Are all the parts of the vehicle original?

Almost. The engine and body are original. We keep all parts in good condition to maintain the vintage beauty and appeal. We replace all the parts that need to be replaced. Keep in mind that we are talking about vehicles produced more than 30 years ago so there is usually some replacement/rebuilding of the trim, seating, paint, etc.

Where are the spare-parts from?

All the worn and unsafe parts of the vehicle are replaced with authentic Italian Piaggo parts from authorized resellers.

Are the scooters in working order?

Of course! All of our restored Vespas run like new.

Is there a Vespa manual?

Yes, we ship the Vespa manual with the vehicle.

Are the tires new?

Yes.

SHIPPING INFO:

Where are the bikes shipped to?

The bikes are shipped all over the world. From Italy to your door.

Do you provide a discount if I order more than one?

Absolutely. Contact us and specify the amount of bikes you would like.

Can I ride my Vespa in my country?

Yes. Vintage Vespas (at least 25 years old) are exempt from many of the laws concerning emissions. Of course you will need proper registration for your local area.

What are the frame numbers?

The frame numbers are all original and we tell you by inquiry.

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