In the year or so before I started this restoration, I managed to locate and purchase some new parts, such as new handlebars, new rubbers, a new seat, chrome wheel nuts, Michelin S83 8" tyres, a new light switch, grips and as rare as hens teeth - a new original Lucas rear light!

I purchased a new speedo lens and chrome bezel, which was fitted to the original speedo, who's lens had turned orange with age. The original, also extremely rare, Vespa Douglas badge was in the boxes of parts with the scooter, although this will also need to be restored.

July 2011, things are a little on hold due to an ankle injury, however I will use this time to try and source a few other new bits that are required:

Floor Strips - the original ones aren't in great shape, so I will try and source some new ones. the original Douglas ones were just bent into a point at each end and not fitted with the alloy end caps as per it's Italian cousin. These scooters were very similar to the french made ACMA Vespas so will try sourcing in this direction. The previous 42L2 model had straight floor runners, whereas on the 92L2 the outer runner curved at its end to follow the shape of the footboard at the rear.

Other parts needed may include a shiny new Vespa script type legshield badge, also I need a fuel tap assembly for the fuel tank - I have no idea how I am going to get one of these, as the Douglas ones seem to be totally different from the Italian ones.

Despite having two engines to choose from I am having difficulty getting either of them to run, we have a spark and fuel but they won't fire. The compression looks low, however the bores and rings all look good. An engine strip and inspection of the crank seals may be in order....   Or perhaps a conversion to a new PX engine only using 8" wheels????