Just a Retro Scooter - 1985 Honda Aero 50 - RetraCast

This outstanding short film by RetraCast is more indie doc than YouTube video

Just a Retro Scooter - 1985 Honda Aero 50 - RetraCast
Red 1985 Honda Aero 50 cuts a sleek profile in this video • via RetraCast

Sometimes, the YouTube algorithm throws up a banger.

Part love letter to a 50cc scooter, part tutorial, part story told after experiencing a year of regular use, this video from the RetraCast channel appeared in our recommendations.

(Side note: Be sure to stay until the end to hear about RetraCast's employment situation and future plans. If you're in the position to hire someone talented…)

Look past the visuals, however, and RetraCast goes into detail about what makes a scooter such as the Aero 50 so useful in daily use. Also, 2-stroke Honda sounds? Flowing retro soundtrack? Perfection.

Think of it like this: showing appreciation for 'weird cars' probably has more in common with bicycles and retro scooters than it does full-size SUVs and pickup trucks…