When people think of post-war Italian Microcars, the Fiat 500 often comes to mind first. However, Piaggio produced the Vespa 400 from 1957 to 1961, but political pressure meant that, although the company and design were Italian, the Vespa… more»
Vespa 400
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Pocket-Sized Project: 1950s Vespa 400
If I described a car as a post-war classic designed by an Italian company, featuring a rear-mounted twin-cylinder engine and a sliding fabric sunroof, it would be easy to believe that I was describing a Fiat 500. However, another… more»
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Two-Stroke Microcar: 1960 Vespa 400
When you think of the name “Vespa,” images of old, 2-stroke scooters tend to come to mind. As the grandfather of all scoots, Vespa production started in 1946 and continues today, although the bikes are much more modern now… more»
