A superb curio that dates back to 1966 – this Vespa commercial tipper truck. Powered by a 124cc engine, it's one of a fleet of similarly-powered vehicles that was sold to the Co-op in Liverpool in the 70s, then used to sell paraffin around the streets during that decade. All […]
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Vespa PX scooter returns
An interesting change of mind by Piaggio, with the return of the Vespa PX scooter. For eco (and possibly commercial) reasons, the Vespa PX disappeared from the market, as the company concentrated on its 'twist and go' range. But it is now being re-launched by Piaggio, shown off recently at […]
Tribute Vespa scooter by Digital Veneer
If you thought the cost of a fully-renovated vintage scoot was a bit pricey, you'll be seriously knocked back by the cost of the Tribute Vespa – and its not even a vintage model. According to makers, Digital Veneer, each brand new Vespa is transformed by craftsmen into 'an authentic […]
eBay watch: 1960 Vespa 150
Tasty scooter – and right now, this Vespa 150 is under £1,000. Not bad considering this 1960 model has had a full restoration as recently as 2009, with an engine overhaul, new electrics and plenty of cosmetic work too, judging by the paint job and those seats. The MOT runs […]
Vintage Vespa tricycle at auction
If you want this, you'll have to act quick – as the auction for this Vintage Vespa tricycle is tomorrow (Saturday) and the estimate is cheap. It's up at the Ross-on-Wye Salerooms, Millpond Street, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AP and comes with pretty much no detail on the site – I […]
Vespa PK50 scooter x Panini stickers
Take one old scooter, saved from the scrapyard and a pile of old footballs stickers and you get what's being called the Copa Scooter. Copa because it's the work of the Copa Football store in Amsterdam, which has dug out an old (1985) PK50 and conjured up 1,000 Panini stickers […]
