1976 Ape 600 MP Yellow Stock # BM252 ( Please inquire regarding other APE models we have in stock now ) 3-Wheeled Utility Vehicle. 2-door Cabin PickUp Box with fold up panels - Fully Restored in Italy Comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration to highest standard. A virtually new, very original APE. Professional body-off paint job, all mechanical and electrical systems inspected and refreshed as required, full rebuild of engine and drivetrain. Overall excellent, as-new condition on a late model APE. The APE 600 MP is also called "Il mulo" the mule known for its strength and cargo capacity, being the highest load rated of the series at 600 Kg. Jumpstart your Business Dream in 2019 with a versatile and charming Piaggio APE Utility Vehicle. Perfect for street vending and events. The ideal promotional utility runabout for your business. Entrepreneurs are now using the APE as a platform for any number of specialty promotional uses when fitted with custom build-outs for street fairs, food trucks, promotional displays, events etc. Incredibly rare in the USA and beautiful when restored, this is the cutest Ute going. Readily converted to an infinity of clever versions. Super easy to customize ... bring your wildest ideas. The APE makes a perfect utility vehicle with a high promotional and fun factor for a number of situations - mini food truck, pop-up vendor, golf courses, gated communities, wineries, resorts, hospitality etc. It brings a huge grin to the faces of everyone who sees it or has the occasion to drive it. It can carry 600kg of weight in the back (1,300 pounds). The engine size is 190cc but the low gearing makes it seem much larger. There are 4 speeds forward and reverse. Street legal .... very modest performance is adequate for urban settings or special events, top speed around 35 mph, no problem with loads or hills. Easy to park. Comes with all original documents and a CA title. Registers as a motorcycle. We also can find an APE to Your Specification .. inquire for details regarding our EURODISCOVERY Program As a static display kiosk or mini truck, the APE is ready to be customized. Rolls easily and is small enough to be readily trailered to events or vending points. These 3-wheeled vehicles register as a motorcycle with the California DMV, check local regulations for other states. We are confident that it is the ideal promotional vehicle for many different types of ventures! PIAGGIO APE BACKGROUND : Piaggio developed the APE ( pronounced "ah-pay" - Italian for "Honey Bee" ) in 1947 as a light duty, urban delivery vehicle and it became an instant success. The APE has been in continuous production since its inception and has been produced in a variety of different body styles in Italy and India. It has a proven reputation as a tough, practical and very economical transport for many commercial uses. The design is based on a very rugged chassis adaptable to multiple body styles/configurations and powered by a reliable and simple single cylinder engine with high specific torque and very low gearing that allows the APE to haul significant payloads at relaxed, but perfectly urban, velocities. The APE enjoyed continued design evolution and by the mid 1960’s was quite well developed and very dependable. The three-wheeled chassis allows the APE to be registered as a motorcycle in most states which is an additional economy. Steering is via scooter style handlebars, and the cabin is roomy for a single driver, but can also accommodate a passenger (with a snug fit). There are doors on each side door, perfect for making deliveries to each side of the road. Parking ease and maneuverability are outstanding. Performance is well suited to the job of light delivery, with good torque for hills but a modest top speed ( 35 mph ), which is adequate in the urban settings, gated communities or special circumstances for which it was designed. Handling is unique, but serviceable when the limitations of the tricycle layout are observed. The APE is a very serious workhorse, which belies its cuteness with the ability to provide very useful service in many situations and applications. In Italy, India and other third-world locales thousands of APEs are in daily service and often the favored vehicle for light duty delivery. |