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After World War II, Piaggio, a hundred twenty year old company,
was pretty much in ruins. The Company was a producer of airplanes,
seaplanes, bombers, engines and rail equipment. Because of its military
importance, Allied bombers completely destroyed the Piaggio factories.
In 1946 Enrico Piaggio recognized the need for a small, fuel efficient,
reliable vehicle with comfort and flair.
The Vespa (means wasp) was a revolutionary new two-wheeled vehicle designed from aeronautical technology. The steel monocoque body gave rigidity and protected the rider from dirt and debris. By the end of 1949, 35,000 units were produced, and over one million by the mid-fifties! In the sixties (some of us can remember), Vespa reminds us of "Breakfast At Tiffany's", big city travel, and college campuses.
They're back again with new technology, reliability and the same elegance as before. Vespa offers four models; Piaggio has five, with more to come! Vespa continues to fascinate the public with an affordable means of freedom and transportation with Italian style and flair.
| Brand | Model | Description | Base Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vespa | GT200 Granturismo | The 4-stroke 4-valve 200cc engine is liquid-cooled and remarkably powerful. The engine has the power to pull away from almost any kind of traffic you encounter. | $5,299 |
| Vespa | GTS250 | An uncompromising fusion of breathtaking performance, technical superiority and classic Vespa design. This is the most powerful and high-tech Vespa ever. | $5,999 |
| Vespa | GTV | Utilizing the body and engine of the GTS while accentuating details from Vespa's early designs. The headlamp sits on the front mudguard just as it did on the first Vespa Prototype. | $6,899 |
| Vespa | LX150 | A true evolution of style, comfort, and performance. Don't forget the individualism and integrity of the vespa herritage. | $4,299 |
| Vespa | LX50 | 50CC 4 stroke | $3,199 |
| Vespa | LXV | Vintage 150CC | $5,199 |
| Piaggio | BV250 | 200cc liquid cooled 4 stroke | $4,899 |
| Piaggio | BV500 | Sportier version of the famous 500cc X9. | $6,299 |
| Piaggio | FLY150 | Modern and functional the Fly150 is performance oriented. Piaggio continues its tradition of safty and reliability. | $3,399 |
| Piaggio | Fly50 | Sporty looks, a sturdy frame and responsive engine make the Fly50 ideal companion. A 50cc, single cylinder, four-stroke engine and sporty 12-inch tires with alloy wheels to make for a stable and smooth ride. | $1,799 |
| Piaggio | MP3 | A revolutionary addition to the world of transportation. This thing re-defines the concept of stability. | $6,999 |
| Piaggio | X9 Evolution | The X9 satisfies all needs. A powerful scooter for comfortable travel. | $6,499 |
Base prices (in US dollars) do not include optional accessories and are subject to change without notice.
For some reason, Vespas frequently are found in shop windows...
..and sometimes more than one.
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