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Rovin Davy's Vespa collection

I had the opportunity to meet one of the biggest Vespa collectors in Germany and maybe even in the world!
And he's on the today Scooter Center Couch, in this exclusive video, like no other, he tells us the details of his collection, the amazing stories behind each find. 
As a Vespa fan, I'm totally fascinated, not just by the Vespas, but by all collectibles related to the Vespa community.
Here's a video you shouldn't miss!

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The collection is full of treasures because, as he says, the value of his collection is not in the quantity but in the incredible quality of these unique pieces. It's nice that both are more than adequately represented in Robin's collection. 

Today Robin opened the doors of his museum and home to us and we from Scooter Center are infinitely grateful for wonderful joint projects.

Ulf Schröder and Oliver Kluger

Oliver Kluger leaves the Scooter Center after 29 years. Ulf Schröder continues what they have built up together.

It is 1992. In the central organ of the German-speaking scooter scene - the Motoretta Magazine - you find a message that Oliver will now officially operate the scooter and parts trade. He is known not only for his Vespa GS 160 Good thing with a Malossi engine, but also for a brisk trade in everything that made the Scooterist's heart beat faster in the 90s. Permanent trips to Italy bring supplies and with the free movement of goods in the EU in 1993, things get even more dynamic.

Scooter Center Cologne -> Scooter Center Cologne

Soon Italy is not enough and Oliver takes the risk to order a container full of new SIL GP 200 from India. The risk pays back and the Lambrettas are indeed delivered in May 1993. The complete delivery of the 25th scooters is sold out within three weeks.

Scooter Center Cologne 1. Advertising Motoretta 1992

At the same time and not far away, Ulf developed a similar business model. Here, however, the focus of desire is not so much Italy but much more England, the other motherland of the cult around the Italian scooters. Just in time for the monthly appearance of Scootering - the Motoretta for England, only older and bigger - he is on the way to the ferry. The classified ads offer sufficient potential to start the return journey with more and more Lambrettas, Vespas and tuning parts from the large English Tuners and shops.

Scooter Center Ulf & Oliver with scooters and parts from England

On January the 3rdrd of 1994, the time has come. Oliver and Ulf join forces and from then on operate Scooter Center Cologne in the Rosengarten. The automatic models from Piaggio join the classic Vespa and Lambretta scooters. Suddenly there is an e-mail address to order and then there is probably the First web shop for scooter parts worldwide. A remarkable success story begins.

Scooter Center Website from 1998

What started out of a subculture around scooters has become a worldwide cult around vehicles with small wheels and free access way. other Scooter Center reliably supplies everyone every day.

3.1.1994 Advertisement Motoretta Scooter Center Store opening

Almost three decades are also a long time and Oliver is beginning to miss the atmosphere from the early days. Somehow, he wants to know it again. The love for the Italian icons and for traveling is unbroken and it will be interesting to see what Oliver has planned and will surprise us with.

Ulf will take over the fate of the Scooter Center on his own from 2021 and is well equipped for the probably next thirty years with his long-standing team, who have played a major role in the success story.

 

Business partners for almost three decades, friends for life.

Ulf Schröder (left) & Oliver Kluger (right)

We wish all our customers and friends a healthy and happy 2021.

Yours Oliver & Ulf

 

Here we found some beautiful memories, eg:

Insights about Oliver's tattoos, the Lambretta story of Ulf & Oliver in the Motoretta… and did you know that Oliver and Ulf were involved in the founding of the Lambretta Club of Germany and were active as sports and treasurers respectively? Have a look here:

Scooter Center Bandana

Bandana scarf with Scooter Center motivated

This Scooter Center tubular scarf with the logos of our brands bgm & MOTO NOSTRA is perfect for scooter riders.

Especially in the current corona situation it can also be worn as a mouth and nose protectors. Practical especially at the petrol station. A true multi-functional cloth protects the neck from icy wind, keeps the ears warm from draughty wind under the helmet. During a break, the cloth keeps the hair tied in a braid - it all depends on how the pilot or pillion rider wears the Scooter Center tubular cloth.

  • Tubular scarf made of 100% microfibre (130 gsm)
  • Size: 25 x 50 cm
  • as neckerchief, cap, headband, bracelet, desert scarf, face mask ..
  • machine washable
  • heat insulating and breathable
  • washable at 60 ° C

Now available here

Multifunctional cloth

Perfect to wear eg under a helmet, as a mouth guard, scarf, cap, etc.

Great colors with the logos of Scooter Center | Moto Nostra | bgm - Ideal for scooter riders, Vespa, Lambretta etc.
Fits eg under every helmet, whether as a cloth under a jet helmet, full visor, full face or cross helmet.

The Scooter Center Bandana is multifunctional: hair band, bracelet, sweatband, cap, headscarf, even useful in an emergency for bandages and loops. Currently also very practical when refueling to have a stylish corona mouthguard at the cash desk.

Product details: 100% microfibre, 130 gsm

Buy your scooter bandana here

Scooter Center Classic Day 2019

Scooter Center Classic Day '19 - August 31, 2019

After our successful season start, we now invite you to our legendary Classic Day. We are looking forward to another great day with many friends!

The best entertainment and catering will be provided and the Scooter Center test bench will be ready for your scooter.

Scooter Center Rollers to the parts market May 18, 2019

Parts market

Take the opportunity: bargains, remnants, returns, B-goods and sale of remnants in the Scooter Center Store. There's also a large private parts market where you can also sell yourself. Now clear your workshop, cellar and garage and sell your best parts on the scooter parts market. The parts stand is of course free of charge for you again!

Registration for the parts market

Location: Scooter Center Store

Scooter Center Parts market photos and video

The Scooter Center Store inside