Gabaston Celebrates Vespa and Moped Anniversaries

The 3rd vintage vehicle exhibition and parts fair attracted enthusiasts and the curious, highlighting the 80th anniversary of the Vespa and local youth.

Generic image of vintage scooters and mopeds displayed at an event in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
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Generic image of vintage scooters and mopeds displayed at an event in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

This Sunday, November 8th, Gabaston resonated with the sound of vintage two-wheelers during the 3rd edition of the Vespa and moped parts fair and exhibition, organized by the Scooter Club du Béarn.

The event, blessed with ideal weather and a warm atmosphere, brought together about ten sellers of spare parts and vintage vehicles from the region, as well as visitors from Landes, Hautes-Pyrénées, and even Pamplona.
The main attraction was an exhibition celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Vespa, showcasing rare models such as a 1951 Vespa for sale, a Spanish post office Vespa, a PX sidecar, a pastel green 1960 model, and a racing model from the 'Cubata 446 Racing' team. Informative panels with photos and posters accompanied the exhibition, which also featured Lambretta scooters, including a beautiful red and white LD made in France.
Local youth also took center stage, exhibiting 14 iconic mopeds, notably Motobécane and Peugeot 103 models. Mob Shop 64 demonstrated its expertise in restoring and customizing mopeds, while two Peugeot 103s converted to electric by a Gabaston farmer showcased modernity embracing vintage.
The day concluded with a traditional raffle, the first prize—a Peugeot BB moped—won by a seasoned collector. Exhibitors and visitors agreed to meet again next year for an even more ambitious 4th edition.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Gabaston (11/11/2026)