‘Vespa is a way of life’: Thousands ride through Rome as Italy’s iconic scooter turns 80

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Deutsche Welle English - Top 12 hours ago • dw.com

Rome celebrates 80 years of Italy's iconic Vespa scooter

Thousands of Vespa riders took to Rome's streets to mark Vespa's 80th birthday. The wasp-waisted scooter became a symbol of Italy's rebirth after World War II.

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France24 English - Europe 13 hours ago • france24.com

‘Vespa is a way of life’: Thousands ride through Rome as Italy’s iconic scooter turns 80

Thousands of Vespa enthusiasts rode through Rome on Saturday as Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its iconic scooter. Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Vespa has evolved from an affordable means of tra…

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