Vintage Piaggio Ciao Moped Frame & Parts - and similar items

For sale is a classic Piaggio Ciao moped from the 1970s, featuring its original blue step-through frame. This is a fantastic "blank canvas" for a vintage restoration project or a custom build. Incomplete project. The frame is in good structural condition and retains much of its original character. This listing is for the rolling chassis only. It is missing the engine and related drivetrain components. Includes Original blue step-through frame with integrated fuel tank. Solo seat and luggage rack. Front and rear 17" wire-spoke wheels. Classic headlight bucket and handlebars. Pedal assembly and center stand. This is a prime candidate for someone looking to install a new aftermarket performance engine or a standard 49cc replacement. Parts for these mopeds are widely available from specialized retailers like Treatland and Moped Division. *Buyer is responsible for shipping costs on all freight items.* Please do not purchase without contacting us first for a delivery quote. Additionally, you are able to arrange your own shipping, if you so choose. Understand that we are not responsible for anything that happens to the item once it leaves our premises if shipping is arranged by the buyer. If you choose to arrange your own shippping, the item must be purchased as Local Pickup and the pickup code provided to the shipping carrier or us upon pickup for shipping in order for us to release the item to the carrier. If you are interested in a shipping quote, would you please provide your zip code and contact number where you can be reached to provide shipping quotes as they are received. It would also be helpful to have a shipping budget. This way we aren't wasting your time with shipping quotes that are well outside your budget. ? Once we receive the requested information, we will be able to provide accurate shipping quotes from our providers. There are a few shippers we use for out of state deliveries, as well as Uship. We typically ship large furniture items blanket wrap versus actual freight. We forward all applicable quotes on to you for your consideration. We process shipping quote requests on Mondays and Thursdays. Please keep in mind that shipping quotes are good for no more than 24 hours. If we do not hear back from you within that time frame, there is a possibility that the quote may no longer be available. *Shipments of large items to the West Coast may take several weeks to months* For freight shipping, it may be up to a month before an item is able to be shipped. Please contact us if you need items shipped sooner prior to purchasing. This and so much more is available for pickup at our Mel's Lil' Bits storefront location in Mechanicsburg, OH. Contact us to schedule an appointment! We also provide personal local delivery within the tristate area for a fee. Please contact us with your zip code for a quote. For shipped items, any damages that occur during shipping must be claimed through carrier. *In order to file an insurance claim for damaged items, please submit the following through messenger: High resolution photos of the entire damaged item(s) Photos of the external packaging (aka the outside of the box/envelope) Photos of the inside of the box/envelope with any packaging materials used Please be advised, if you purchase an item as local pickup with the intent to have it shipped, and then either fail to respond to messages or request the order to be canceled due to the shipping cost, you will be subject to a relisting fee equal to 10% of the cost of the item. We do not accept returns or do refunds on larger furniture items. If there is a problem with your order, please contact us so that we can discuss a resolution. Any refunds will have to be filed through the shipper as an insurance claim. *Shipping charges are non-refundable!* If you need an item by a certain date or would like an item shipped with a faster service, please message before purchasing so that we can get you an accurate shipping estimate. Be advised? color may vary from images due to lighting. Majority of our items are antique or vintage and by definition, pre-owned. We carefully check each item, but normal wear and tear is to be expected. We do our best to include any minor problems in the description or to show condition through our photos, so please look closely. Item images are considered a part of the item description. We're happy to answer any questions you may have and send additional images if necessary. Additionally, we do our best to heavily research the items we do not already have background on. However, mistakes happen. If you feel we've made an error in our listing, please let us know and we will look into it.