"Fresh Up" with Seven-Up

I've been doing alot of research lately on Portland-based soda pop companies for a future 'zine. Like alot of people in my city, I was saddened to read that the Portland Bottling Co. replaced the iconic 7-UP neon sign on top of their building. Such a beautiful sign and building. I hope to find out more on the building's history, but for now enjoy this 1958 7-UP ad complete with a Vespa.

Lammys Know All the Angles

This vintage Lambretta ad would look great over my drafting board. Note to self, unearth said board from my parent's basement.

When Old was New

In every subculture there are divisions or groups that we, as individuals naturally gravitate to. The scooter community is no different. We have the vintage scooter enthusiasts and there are the modern-styled scooter fans. There was a time, however, when vintage scooters were the new kids on the block.

In the latest issue of Bumpstart, I feature a scooterist from that time, Vern Lee. Vern is a walking, talking piece of scooter history and a helluva of a nice guy.

Above photo: Vern with his Vespa GS, San Francisco (1960's)

He's also an excellent professional photographer, who documented that time. Vern generously supplied me with photos of the original Vespa Portland dealership, where he bought his first scooter. I don't know anyone else who has any photo documentation of this. Luckily, Vern kept all his photos and Vespa artifacts in such pristine condition. Today we have the privilige of viewing them. Thanks Vern.

Photos: Vespa Portland (circa 1960's) was located on Sandy Blvd. across from Colonial Mortuary.



It was owned by the Meyer Brothers, Gordon and Bob. I was told that Gordon also owned a Vespa 400.

Pick up a copy of Bumpstart # 3 to read the rest of the story....