Posted on 2008 under Vespa Story |183 Views |
9
Apr
A Brief History of the Vespa
“A Roman Chariot”
Just as Henry Ford created mass individual transport for the United States with the Model T, in 1946 Enrico Piaggio devised its counterpart, the Vespa, for Italy. Emerging from Worl War II, Piaggio quickly rebult its factory in Tuscany, focusing on providing the recovering nation with an economical and modern mode of transportation. Thus, the Vespa arose like a Phoenix from the ashes of War. Lina Wertmuller, the legendary Italian director, would call the Vespa “one of the first positive symbols of a rebuilt Italy…a symbol of its sunny, beautiful, simpatica and vital nature.
The iconic Vespa, considered the ultimate motor scooter, was originally a Early Scooter Riders utility vehicle. By the 1960’s, it had become an object of the Italians’ imagination, becoming one of the best known Italian trademarks in the world today.
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Scooter for Sale !!!
Posted on 2008 under Vivo Scooters |186 Views |
6
Apr
The Vivo© Sprint has the retro square headlamp, used also on the Vespa SS180, Super Sport and Gran Turismo. Our Sprint follows this sporty tradition with improved maximum speed of 60mph/98kmh. The Sprint has sharper edges on the side panels and mudguard than our classic vespa model. Fitted as standard with a new 5 port Reedvalve 150cc as used in our Vespa Classic model. Also available in a 3 port 125cc version. Sports Exhausts available for this model include Sterling and PM Tuning Stage 1 offering 25% increase in power. Spare wheel can be mounted under a removable lefthand side panel on request.
We are offering this range in many stunning colours, in the latest Dupontâ„¢ paint used by all the leading car manufacturers. The finish is superb with original chrome and polished detailing around the scooter. The colours available are old english white, rossi red, vintage grey, original blue, silver and pure black. All new teflon coated friction free cables, electrical wiring, mph speedo, 10″ wheels, continental tyres, lights, seats, rubbers and badges makes this scooter feel just like its off the production line.
This model replaces our previous Vespa Sprint. New pictures will be available soon.
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