Vespa

From Roman Holiday to Quadrophenia the Vespa scooter has long been a symbol of youthful independence as well as one of the most recognizable pop culture icons of the 20th century. Immortalized as a design classic the ever-growing ranks of Vespa dealers and scooter clubs worldwide attest to its enduring popularity at the street level. For the first time the complete history of this chic mode of transport is celebrated in Vespa: Style in Motion. Fully authorized by and drawn from the archives of its manufacturer Piaggio this mighty volume tells the Vespas story from its birth right after World War II to the brand new Granturismo model. Vespa is filled with hundreds of film stills advertisements and period photographs offering a visual homage for any fan of Italian flair. Specifications and diagrams of all 41 scooter models plus in-depth profiles of 15 classic Vespas provide a detailed reference for true aficionados. Always in vogue the Vespa remains the ride of choice for hipsters and internationalists everywhere. This for them is the last word.