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£13,411
1966 Piaggio Ape 500 (AD1T)
United Kingdom • 18 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Piaggio Ape 500, a quirky Italian three-wheeled workhorse, has been restored with a rebuilt engine, respray, and upgraded interior. It's a rare find, has UK registration, and is exempt from MOT and road tax, making it a unique opportunity for collectors or businesses seeking a distinctive marketing tool.
Condition
8
The Piaggio Ape 500 has undergone a restoration, including paintwork, engine rebuild, and interior upgrades. The bodywork is in lovely condition overall, with straight and well-aligned panel lines, and the respray to an original Piaggio color is well-presented. The tires are in good condition with lovely white tyre walls. The handlebars and grips look to be in excellent condition, with no wear noticed. Minor imperfections may be present, but it's in very well-maintained condition with minimal cosmetic issues, meriting an excellent rating.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
AD1T59610
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
AVG 918D
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
The Piaggio Ape 500 is a true icon of Italian ingenuity, representing the charm, practicality, and resourcefulness of post-war design.
Developed by Piaggio as a direct offshoot of the legendary Vespa scooter, the Ape – meaning “bee” in Italian – was created to provide small businesses, farmers, and tradesmen with an affordable and reliable transport solution.
Its clever three-wheel layout offered the agility of a scooter combined with the load-carrying ability of a light truck, making it perfect for navigating narrow Italian streets, bustling marketplaces, or rural farm tracks.
Powered by a frugal and dependable single-cylinder engine, the 500 (AD1T) was built to be economical, easy to maintain, and robust enough to withstand daily use.
Coming to market from ~2 years with our vendor, a real quirky and collectible classic, the Piaggio has had a good deal of restorative work completed, with works covering off: removal of all paintwork back to bare metal; engine rebuild, replacement b...
Points of note
£900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£23,143
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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