My homegirl has had this exact bike as her DD since new in 07. It has nearly 50K miles on it with almost no issues. Has a completely replaced suspension, brakes and wheels (black) off of a newer 300. The engine will likely get a rebuild in the next 20K miles, which will only make it even more fun when running away from sportbikes on HWY1.
Always loved that ‘battleship grey’ colour. An elderly family friend in Italy used to have a perfect 1977 P Range Vespa in a very similar colour... I had my eye on it for years 😁 I also like the fact you know your Audi colours too - a current equivalent is Nardo Grey* *UK spelling ;)
I would like to 2nd that. When climbing take rope, harness, gloves, liquid refreshment, possibly a sandwich and a backpack. Do not take a Vespa 300. It would serve no useful purpose and the extra weight is not conducive to successful climbing.