MOPED ARMY

V1ks in a mini bike frame, looks fun.

I’m sure the seller is hoping for a mini bike collector, your average moped enthusiast isn’t his target market.

Pretty cool, it's my understanding they were made by Fantic or had some sort of relation to Fantic. Some had pedal V1's. Kinda rare, but not worth $4500 by any stretch of the imagination.

Here's another thread on them: https://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/read.php?1,767454

That belongs in a museum somewhere.

Never said I agreed with the price. ^^^Just admiring the fact that it's almost flawless. Rear frame rails under seat are bent down slightly from one or several passinger(s). Look close and you'll see the actual bend point is where the seat meets the tank before the bracing on right side. Either that or its a funky camera angle. (edited)

Agreed, a lot of work went into that and it shows. You just dont see that quality of resto very often. Do you have any before pics??

Here’s a couple “before” pics. The bike is complete but a bit crusty. I’ll address the pricing of the mini later today when I have more time.

Thanks for the compliment Sir BLKBLK.

Now, regarding the pricing that I said I would address. I've done my research. A Fantic Broncco TX7 with a base V1 engine sold last year in the UK for $5700. Another Broncco was listed for $4000 earlier this year in N.J. There's currently a Rupp Black Widow on Old Mini Bikes with an asking of $5000. Last month a '69 Rupp Roadster was listed for $4700 on CL.

I may not get my asking price but as you all know, you need a starting point. Based on the research this is were the market is on these vintage minis. I think the prices are a bit crazy but I don't set the values.

Just a little background on myself. I've been restoring vintage motocross bikes, mopeds and others for roughly 10 years since I retired. I have about 10 restorations on Myron's Mopeds including the '86 Puch Cobra II that is currently on the homepage.