As I’m talking to my friend on the phone tonight, and she’s totally ripping me a new one tripping out on the fact that I bought a Vespa, she suggested that I try and see if I could trade my tan seat for a black one… or dark brown (as opposed to buyin one + shipping, etc.). Such a smart cookie she is!
This seat is in excellent condition! I’ve seen it priced online from $250-$400 (but you know this!)… I will happily trade straight across for a black or dark brown one in comparable condition. Preferably stock, and preferably local, to avoid that whole shipping thing…
As for the key assembly thing? I haven’t thought that through yet.
Here’s a pic:
Nice Vespa, I’ve always wanted one and perhaps one day. My dad had several Vespas when he was young in Italy. I live in Montreal, Canada and although the Winters kind of get in the way, I would still love to ride one during the ahem… warmer months, such as they are. I do have a Moped, a small Tomos LX and coincidentally I have a Corazzo jacket and the exact same helmet as you
If you wish you can check out my video on my blog site. My Corazzo Postale had not arrived the day I shot the video, but I will certainly have it for my next video. I found your blog via a link off of the Facebook Corazzo group. I’m going to read it as you share many of the same interests as myself. I love my Apple computer, I also really like Mini’s, both the Mac and car kind 
Unfortunately, I can only afford the former, but perhaps one day. Again, congrats on the Vespa and good luck with that whole gas tank thing, thanks for the heads up on that.