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 1980 Piaggio Vespa 150 garage kept amazing condition $2,000.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 27m |
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Coffee Mug - Vintage Vespa GS160
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DescriptionHeavy restaurant-style coffee mug silkscreened on both sides with a cool, vintage Vespa GS160. The perfect vessel for your weak Amercan coffee! |
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Set of 6 VESPA SCOOTERS 1.25" MAGNETS Italian Piaggio
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DescriptionThese magnets are manufactured from the highest quality materials... made of a hard metal base, thick mylar, strong magnet and true to life vibrant colors. Put them on your refrigerator, locker, file cabinet or any metal object you can think of! Magnets are great party favors for your next gathering and also make great prizes/giveaways... |
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Coffee Mug, Vespa - Yellow & Blue Fenderlight Model
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DescriptionNice ceramic mug from Forme of Italy. Enjoy your "cafe Americano" in Vespa style! |
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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Sella Vespa Piaggio - Removable Graphic
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DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
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Buzztronics Lighting Effects - Light Strand White LED
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Description12 super bright LED's formed in a durable, weather and shock resistant case. Comes in two 4.75" self sticking, compact, flexible strips. Can be wired into your scooter battery or FX power module. Now at a SHARPLY reduced price! All your excuses are gone... |
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Vespa A History
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DescriptionThe Vespa is a design icon. It was born at 12 o'clock on the 23rd April 1946, when the patent for this new design was submitted in Florence. This documentary traces the amazing history of Piaggio, and its transformation from a pioneer in aeronautics, to maker of the Vespa... |
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Vespa A History
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Vespa A History
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PowerStar 14-BS Battery for Vespa (Piaggio) 250cc GTS250 2010
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DescriptionSealed lead Acid Batteries, No filling, Maintenece Free. Used in many Motorcycle, Snow Mobile , ATV and Watercraft Applications. L = 5.98 x W = 3.43 H = 5.16, terminals as pictured (Positive - L, Negative - R)... |
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PowerStar 14-BS Battery for Vespa (Piaggio) 500cc MP3 500 (2008-2009)
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DescriptionSealed lead Acid Batteries, No filling, Maintenece Free. Used in many Motorcycle, Snow Mobile , ATV and Watercraft Applications. L = 5.98 x W = 3.43 H = 5.16, terminals as pictured (Positive - L, Negative - R)... |
The Vespa
The Vespa is Internationally renowned as an icon of Italian design, freedom and style.
The Vespa was designed by D'Ascanio and born in 1946.
In post 2nd World War Italy, Enrico Piaggio decided that Italy needed a vehicle to get the Italians moving again. (The Fiat 500 shares a similar success story). The job of designing this vehicle was given to Corradino D'Ascanio, who was already employed by Piaggio, designing aeronautics.
The Vespa was classy and simple as opposed to being a noisy and awkward motorbike.
In April 1946, the first 15 Vespas were manufactured. Three years later towards the end of 1949, this number had increased to 35, 000, and another 7 years later one million had been made. Around this time in 1956, with the continuing popularity of the Vespa, production then started in Germany, Great Britain, Spain France and Spain. Just a few years later, Vespas then began to be manufactured in India and Indonesia.
The Vespa has had a notable social impact on the Italian lifestyle, resulting with Italy being named 'Vespa Country', and the vehicle appearing in many films, especially around the time of the 'Dolce Vita' period.
About the Author
Juliana de Angelis is a travel writer about Italy...read more articles, travel guides and information about Italy, its people and culture at her website: http://www.madaboutitaly.com/
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Copyright © 2006 Juliana de Angelis - please inform author if using any articles.