Really nice Ape conservata

I'm certainly no expert on the Ape from Piaggio. But I do like them! This Ape 500 was for sale at the Imola fair. It should be from 1966-1967, or there about.

To be fair there is also a three-wheeler Lambretta in this post, a nice FC from 1950-1952. 

175 cc, 8,2 hp and maybe 60 kph on a flat road (downhill?).

Lambretta FC, 1950-1952. 125 cc and 4,3 hp.

An Ape would suit me nice!

Such a beauty! A working Vespa in the form of an Ape from Piaggio.

I think this is a Ape Motocarro 500. They were built in Pontedera at Piaggio factory from 1964 to 1968, the internal name being "AD1T". The version allowed to carry 450 kg's were in production 1964-1966. The 500 kg-version between 1966 and 1968.
The engine was 175 cc, 8,25 hp at 4 750 RPM, hurling it up to 50-60 km/h.
So, this one in the pictures has been unused for some time. The guys showing it to me do remember some hilarious escapedes in the 70's...
Well, I wonder if the engine is seized? And is the there a lot of rot?

What's wrong with you when you want things that look like this?

The old style with four bolts remained longer on the Ape's.

Cosy cabin, petrol tank to the right. Handy in a crash...

That silly grin tells it all, doesn't it?

The speedo goes to 90 km per hour. What an experience!

It should look like this! Picture from MondoApe.com