Vespa

When it was first introduced in 1949, the Vespa scooter was a new type of vehicle, the result of a flash of inspiration followed by innovative engineering and astute marketing. This book tells the story of this remarkable two-wheeler, from its Italian origins through 40 years of development.

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When it was first introduced in 1949, the Vespa scooter was an entirely new type of vehicle, the result of a flash of inspiration followed by innovative engineering and astute marketing. It captured the imagination of a generation and found a place in the hearts of all who rode it. The author tells the story of this remarkable two-wheeler, from its Italian origins through 40 years of development, with anecdotes about the machines and the colourful characters involved with them.