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on Flag-themed Vespas and micro-blogging… by Who rides a Vespa? on Jan 28, 2012 The Philippines Above is my own scoot inspired by the Philippine flag, I searched thru my harddrive and Google images for other custom painjobs inspired by flags of other countries. Here’s what I’ve found so far . . . Italy Uni...
Our very own Vietnam Vespa Adventure! by Who rides a Vespa? on Nov 28, 2011I’ve been wanting to ride a Vespa in another country. Maybe in Rome or in Tuscany where Vespa Tours are readily available. I’d also like to ride in Pontedera, Italy to visit The Piaggio Museum and see the birthplace of the very first...
Chinese Vespa Pin Up Girl (an homage to my wife’s heritage) by Who rides a Vespa? on Jun 7, 2011Yesterday, while celebrating my wife’s birthday in a Chinese restaurant, an idea of a Chinese pin up girl on a Vespa came to mind. I have seen vintage ads from China before so I knew what keywords to search for in Google images. I was hoping I&...
“The Vespa and the Movies” Exhibition (La Vespa e il Cinema) by Who rides a Vespa? on Nov 6, 2010An exciting journey in film, advertising, photographs, posters featuring a myth that has no equal. (PRESS RELEASE) Pontedera, 5 November 2010 – “The Vespa and the Movies” exhibition was officially opened this morning at the Piaggio Museum in Po...
Rumored Piaggio and Ducati merger deal intensifies by Who rides a Vespa? on Mar 11, 2010The Italian press is abuzz. Italian newswire MF Dow Jones reported that McKinsey & Co Inc. (a management consulting firm advising leading companies on issues of strategy, organization, technology, and operations) has been contracted to study pos...
Vespa: How It’s Made by Who rides a Vespa? on Aug 14, 2009I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted here. There’s really no other excuse but the fact that micro-blogging (aka Facebook | add me up) happened. Anyway, just wanna share this video for those who have yet to see it. I...
Piaggio Group USA Introduces the New 2009 Vespa GTS 300 Super by Who rides a Vespa? on Jan 16, 2009Fastest Vespa ever zooms into maxi scooter category with timeless Italian style and craftsmanship [PRESS RELEASE] NEW YORK, January 16, 2009 – Italian manufacturer Piaggio, renowned for revolutionary ideas in personal transportation, announces the...
Top Gear went to Vietnam and rode on two-wheels! by Who rides a Vespa? on Jan 4, 2009
“Vespa Girl” wins gold! by Who rides a Vespa? on Nov 10, 2008Brisbane’s new landmark — “Vespa Girl” — seen riding high above Scooters Scooters in Wickham Street Fortitude Valley has another reason to smile and wave at passers by, having won Gold in the Australian Si
A sidecar fit for the Vespa GTV (fits GT too!) by Who rides a Vespa? on Nov 5, 2008Remember the gorgeous sidecar for the classic Vespa I posted a while ago? Just last Tuesday, Gruppo Piaggio unveiled a prototype of a new sidecar design specially made for the modern Vespa line — particularly the GTV and GT models. (front view.
