GOLDEN SPECIAL

[Covboy]

I’ve just picked up this 1966 Golden Special originally from the Vicenza area
First job - a thorough deep clean

[Covboy]

These were in the tool box

[dickie]

Lovely that is.

I've got the same tax disc holder on my original paint s2!

Any special plans for it?

[Covboy]

Apart from a deep clean my plan is to disturb as little as possible
I think the outer control cables are fine - still soft and supple so I won’t have to take off the horn cast to replace - I’m sure if I tried the fixings would shear.
Engine will get a full overhaul, exhaust looks solid
I’ll also try and keep it on 6V points ignition

The difference in paint colour is obvious- I think the original gold has faded to coppery pink in the sunlight and the bits that are still gold colour have been in the shade - all part of this scooters long history

[Storkfoot]

Very nice. A lovely colour.

[Scooterslag]

Lovely, looking forward to seeing your conservation rebuild Paul

[Covboy]

Easy job this afternoon- washing the side panel with lots of hot soapy water
Quite please with the result