Capable of speeds of up to 46 mph, Mr Alberton first hit on the idea in 2001 during a conversation with a fellow Vespa enthusiast, but didn't start work on his labour of love until October 2007.
Covered in a special fire-proof varnish and built using woods from Brazil and Mozambique, Mr Alberto's Vespa cost him £2,491 (2,800 euros), but to him the tiny scooter is priceless.
"The idea came to me in 2001 when I was lying in bed with a terrible case of flu," Mr Alberto said.
Weighing nearly 107kg which is 20 more than the original 1950's model, accomplished carpenter Mr Alberto used only the finest rosewood and ebony woods to build his masterpiece.
So impressive is the wooden scooter that Vespa has been trying to get in contact from Italy and the official Vespa museum in Germany too has expressed serious interest.
"Unfortunately my Vespa is not legally road-worthy as it is not considered to be a genuine motorcycle," says Carlos.
