[vespaholic]

OK! I bought it!!
I put coolant and water in it.
Started right up after holding the choke for a while.
Sounds like it has a very very slight lean backfire.
Fuel bowl was cloudy, valve tight so I'm thinking a carb rebuild and a complete fuel system clean out will be first on the list.
Drives, shifts and stops fine.
The dealer suggested the brake job because one shoe is very worn the others not so bad.
That tells me it was not adjusted properly or ???
Either way it stops well enough for "around the block" test drives.
No milky sh*t in the engine oil or the radiator so I'm guessing the head gasket is ok.
No coolant leaks anywhere except from one of the hoses and that stopped after a few minutes.
Changing all fluids will be after the engine is running well.
The dealer is delivering it to my house at no additional charge so that's a plus.
I really really misheard the dealer about the estimated time of "restoration" on this car.
He estimates at least 40 years ago not 20….my bad.
There was a cars and coffee at the dealer this AM.
A Model A guy was there and he told me he thought it was a good car and was actually there to possibly buy it.
We talked a lot about the car and he said I got a good deal.
Anyway….thanks for all the advice.
I'll keep you in the loop as I move forward.
Thanks!!