Vespa History

Vespa is a brand scooter from Italy. Vespa was established on 23 April 1946 in Florence under the parent company Piaggio & Co.. SpA , based in Pontedera Italy. Piaggio is the company's largest two-wheeler manufacturer in Europe and the world's fourth largest in terms of the sales side.
Since the beginning of production, Vespa scooters have been known for its strong inherent paint, motor body made of pressed steel, which have an aesthetic engine cover (which also can hide the mechanism of the machine or grease or dirt), flat footrest board (which provides protection feet), and structural as well as the front shield protect the rider from wind and water from the front. No doubt, the first Vespa scooter is a global success.

Design inspiration Vespa (and Lambretta) is considered taken from a scooter made ​​in Nebraska, United namely scooters Cushman Airborne A53 olive green (it later became Cushman Vespa factory under license) that before PD2 many wandering in Italy as an American military transport as a tactic of war NAZI when it is destroyed roads and bridges in the Dolomites (regional sector Alps ) and

the Austrian border.

In World War I and II, the predecessor company Vespa (Piaggio) focused on production bombers. Perhaps that is the reason why Pontedera becomes the target and eventually destroyed by Allied bombs. Italian economy was crippled and roads were destroyed at that time did not support the rebuilding of the car market. Enrico Piaggio , son of founder Rinaldo Piaggio, decided to leave the field of aviation in order to address the urgent need for Italy to modern means of transport but quite affordable by the people.

Enrico Piaggio through his factory in Biella actually been producing motor-scooter (1943-1944). This prototype is designed by Renzo Spolti Piaggio engineers with Vittorio Casini and coded MP5 (Moto Piaggio 5), which then by the workers named "Paperino" which means "Donald Duck". Enrico Piaggio did not like this design then ask the engineer Corradino D'Ascanio to review and redesign the project is something different, with technical development and model. Although it does not like, but 100 units have been produced Paperino now only owned by collectors (one of which was in Indonesia).

(Paperino Specifications: Two stroke, single cylinder, Bore 50 mm Stroke 50 mm, 98 cc capacity, Girbox continuous speed-variator, Transmission chain or Cardan, Top speed 60 km / h, 2 pipe sprung suspension, drum brakes, Tire 4:00 -10)

Aeronautical engineer Corradino D'Ascanio (joined Piaggio in 1934) is in charge of re-designing the previously responsible for the design, construction, and flew the first modern helicopter Agusta. D'Ascanio had previously been consulted by Ferdinando Innocenti to design vehicles that are simple, robust, and affordable, easy to drive men and women, can accommodate a passenger, and not make the rider dirty clothes (then out the first Lambretta). Because one thing, D'Ascanio troubled by Innocenti then submit the design to Enrico Piaggio.
D'Ascanio to design a simple, economical, comfortable and elegant. D'Ascanio was dreaming of a revolutionary new vehicle because he himself is actually hate and can not ride two-wheeled motorcycle because he considered heavy, dirty, and not tough. So he took a picture of his expertise in the field of aircraft technology. He imagined a vehicle built with a "monocoque" or unibody steel chassis. Front forks such as tires and landing aircraft that is easy for replacement tires. The result is a design inspired from the aircraft to date different from other vehicles.
In 1945, the year when Indonesia gained independence, the construction of an alternative is found. Initially in the form of a steel framed bike concept with rounded curves like a tunnel. Surprisingly, it turns out the staternya designed using bomb components and wheels taken from aircraft wheels. In order to optimize the shape and the security of its users, the engineer designing the cover board on the front foot. The project is led directly by Corradino D'Ascanio that patents were soon to their pocket.
In 1946, the prototype was finished scooter with the MP 6 (Moto Piaggio 6). When Enrico Piaggio saw the boz MP6 prototype, he accidentally called out "Una Sambra Vespa" (looks like a wasp). Finally the call by accident, it was decided the vehicle is given the name "Vespa" (= wasp). Vespa according to the language of Latin and Italian are meant wasps.

On April 23, 1946, at 12 in the central office for inventions, models and manufacture of the Ministry of Industry and Trade ( Ministry of Industry and Commerce ) in Florence , Piaggio e CSpA took out a patent for "a motorcycle that is complex, and the rational elements, which coupled with a frame that has a shield mud, and casing that covers all mechanical parts ". In December of the patent is approved. In the spring of 1946, thirteen samples MP6 first mass produced at the Piaggio factory in Pontedera, Italy emerged.

Following its public debut at the Milan Fair of 1946, the first fifty sold slowly, probably because the price for the upper segment as when first introduced into Indonesia. Vespa sales in 1947 some 2,500 units, more than 10,000 units in 1948, 35,000 units by the end of 1949, more than 60,000 units in 1950, and more than one million units in 1956 which proved that the form of 'wasp' is highly accepted by society at that time. In addition to Italy's success in becoming a pioneering form of motor ala 'wasp', the language of Italy is also getting a new vocabulary, ie "vespare" which means to go somewhere using a Vespa.
Between the 1960s through the 1970s, the Vespa has become a symbol of the revolution of ideas at that time. This product was absorbed by the market demand of France, Britain, Belgium, Spain, Brazil, and India - in addition to the domestic market this product is selling like hotcakes. In addition, India also produces the same type and form by taking the Bajaj engine. The type is and Bajaj Bajaj Super Deluxe. A number of parties then filed a joint application to create a Vespa.

In 1950 comes the German-made Vespa 125 cc. At that time many other countries are trying to make a similar product, but it turns out they were not the least able to compete with Piaggio. Among the competitors is the Lambretta, Heinkel, Zundapp and NSU. For the people of Indonesia, the Lambretta products and Zundapp, was popular in the era of the 1960s. One thinks that the fanaticism of the Vespa was posed by the basic characteristic of this motor is always maintained at each subsequent product. Even when they spelled out a "revolution" in the form of new products, the Vespa 150 GS, distinctiveness voluptuous ass still feels attached.

GS 150 at the time the product is so popular that almost always appear in every film of the 1960s. At that time the Vespa was known as Vespamore (in Indonesia known as the Vespa Ndog / eggs or Vespa Congo). Steering and spotlights this series began to be made together and form his ass really still rounded that became his trademark.

Vespa outline is divided in two sizes, "largeframe" and "smallframe". Vespa smallframe version consists of 50 cc, 90 cc, 100 cc and 125 cc. All engines are derived from 50 cc model 1963. Vespa largeframe in 125 cc, 150 cc, 160 cc, 180 cc and 200 cc engines derived from the 125 cc engine, redesigned the production end of the 1950s. Largeframe Vespa evolved into the PX in the late 1970s and produced a version of the 125 cc and 150 cc until July 2007. Smallframe evolved into the PK in the early 1980s.

And the story continues today with a new generation of Vespa models by offering Vespa ET2, Vespa ET4, Vespa Grand Turismo and the Vespa PX 150. Vespa is not just a scooter, but became one of the icons of the people of Italy.

Here is the release year of each model Vespa (from 1944 to 1980):
MP5 & Vespa MP6 prototype - 1944 to 1945

Vespa 98-1946
Vespa Corsa - 1947
Vespa 125 - 1948
Vespa GS 150 - VS1 to VS5 Gran Sport - 1955 to 1961
Vespa GS 160 - MK1 to MK2 - 1962
Vespa Gran Turismo GT & Sportique - 1962 to 1967
Vespa 125 Super & 150 Super VBC - 1965 to 1979
Vespa VLB Sprint & Sprint Veloce - 1969 to 1979
Vespa 180 SS SuperSport - 1964 to 1968
Vespa Rally - 1968 to 1972
Vespa 50 & 50 Special - 1964 to 1973
Vespa Primavera - 1968 and 1976
Vespa PX - 1980 to 1982
Here is a sequence of specification Vespa since the first series 1946:
VESPA 98 1946 FIRST SERIES
MACHINE: 2t, 98 cc
Bore: 50 mm.
Stroke: 50 mm.
POWER: 3.2 hp at 4500 rpm.
SPEED: 3 speed
POWER: Porting cylinder Piston, Dell'Orto T2 16/17 (early models), Dell'Orto TA 17 without filter
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: spring steel, rubber pads on the back
Brakes: front drum, rear drum
LAMPS: Position front 5W 6V, 6V 15W headlights low, rear 6V 5W
HORN: 12v 25w
COLOUR: Grey (Code 8003M)
RUST: Red Opaque Fund (Code 10055M)
Tank: 5 liter
SPEED: 60 km / h
Chassis: V98 1001-2484

VESPA 98 1946 SECOND SERIES
ENGINE: 2t, 98 cc
Bore: 50 mm.
Stroke: 50 mm.
POWER: 3.2 hp at 4500 rpm
SPEED: Speed ​​3
POWER SUPPLY: Porting a piston cylinder, Dell'Orto TA 17 without filter
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: spring steel, rubber pads on the back
Brakes: front drum, rear drum
LIGHTS: Front position 5W 6V, 6V 15W low beam front, rear 6V 5W
HORN: 12v 25w
COLOUR: Grey metallic (Code 8000M)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Code 10055M)
TANK: 5 liters
SPEED: 60 km / h
CHASSIS: V98

VESPA 98 THIRD SERIES 1947
ENGINE: 2t, 98 cc
Bore: 50 mm.
Stroke: 50 mm.
POWER: 3.2 hp at 4500 rpm
SPEED: Speed ​​3
POWER SUPPLY: Porting a piston cylinder, Dell'Orto TA 17 without filter
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: spring steel, rubber pads on the back
Brakes: front drum, rear drum
LAMPS: Lamps Home biluce 6V 5W-15 W, 5W 6V rear
HORN: 12v 25w
COLOUR: Grey metallic (Code 8000M)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Code 10055M)
TANK: 5 liters
SPEED: 60 km / h
CHASSIS: V98

VESPA 98 1947 FOURTH SERIES
ENGINE: 2 times, 98 cc
Bore: 50 mm.
Stroke: 50 mm.
POWER: 3.2 hp at 4500 rpm
SPEED: Speed ​​3
POWER SUPPLY: Porting a piston cylinder, Dell'Orto TA 17 without filter
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: spring steel, rubber pads on the back
Brakes: front drum, rear drum
LAMPS: Lamps Home biluce 6V 5W-15 W, 5W 6V rear
HORN: 12v 25w
COLOUR: Grey metallic (Max Meyer Code 8000M)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Max Meyer Code 10055M)
TANK: 5 liters
SPEED: 60 km / h
CHASSIS: V98 last 18 079

Vespa 125 Bacchetta (V1T - V14T) 1948-1949
ENGINE: 2-stroke 124.8 cc
Bore: 56.5 mm.
Stroke: 49.8 mm.
SPEED: 3 Speed
POWER: Porting cylinder Piston, Dell'Orto TA 17 filter
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: coil spring, coil spring and hydraulic suspension at the rear
Brakes: Front Drum, Rear Drum
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 6V
COLOR: Green metallic (Max Meyer Code 6000m)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Max Meyer Code 10055M)
TANK: 5 liters, the subject
SPEED ': 70 Km / h
FRAME: V1T - V14T

1948

1949

Vespa 125 Bacchetta (V15T) in 1950
ENGINE: 2-stroke 124.8 cc
Bore: 56.5 mm.
Stroke: 49.8 mm.
SPEED: 3 Speed
POWER: Porting cylinder Piston, Dell'Orto TA filter 17B
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: coil spring, coil spring and hydraulic suspension at the rear
Brakes: Front Drum, Rear Drum
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 6V
COLOR: Green metallic (Max Meyer Code 6000m)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Max Meyer Code 10055M)
TANK: 5 liters, the subject
SPEED: 70 km / h
FRAME: 104 096 V15T last frame

Vespa 125 V30T - V33T (1951-1952)
ENGINE: 2-stroke 124.8 cc
Bore: 56.5 mm.
Stroke: 49.8 mm.
POWER: 4.5 hp at 5000 rpm
SAFC: 6,4:1
SPEED: Speed ​​3
POWER: Porting cylinder Piston, Dell'Orto TA filter 17B
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: coil spring suspension and hydraulic sull, coil spring and hydraulic suspension at the rear
Brakes: front drum, rear drum
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 6V
COLOR: Green metallic (Max Meyer Code 6002M)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Max Meyer Code 10055M)
TANK: 5 liters, the subject
SPEED: 70 km / h
FRAME: V30T - V33T 104097-251820

1951

1952

Vespa 125 U VU1T (1953)
ENGINE: 2-stroke 124.8 cc
Bore: 56.5 mm.
Stroke: 49.8 mm.
POWER: 4.5 hp
SAFC: 6,4:1
TRANSMISSION: 3 Speed, 3-disc clutch trimmed
POWER: Porting a piston cylinder, Dell'Orto TA 17 B filter
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: coil spring with variable flexibility sull, double hydraulic shock absorber on the rear
Brakes: front drum, rear drum
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 6V AC
Headlights: lights in diameter, 95 two handlebar lights
COLOR: Green Pastel (Code Max Meyer 1.298.6334)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Max Meyer Code 10055M)
TANK: 6.25 liters, the subject
SPEED: 65 km / h
FRAME: VU1T 1001-7001

Vespa 125 VM1T - VM2T (1953-1954)
ENGINE: 2-stroke 123.7 cc
Bore: 54 mm.
Stroke: 54 mm.
POWER: 4.5 hp at 5000 rpm
SAFC: 6,5:1
SPEED: Speed ​​3
POWER: Ported Piston to cylinder, Dell'Orto 18C filter
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: coil spring suspension and hydraulic sull, coil spring and hydraulic suspension at the rear
Brakes: front drum, rear drum
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 6V
COLOR: Gray (Max Meyer Code 15048M)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Max Meyer Code 10055M)
TANK: 6.25 liters,
SPEED: 75 km / h
FRAME: VM1T 001001-085870
VM2T 0085871-0176014

1953

1954

VN1T Vespa 125 (1955)
ENGINE: 2-stroke 123.7 cc
Bore: 54 mm.
Stroke: 54 mm.
POWER: 4.5 hp at 5000 rpm
SAFC: 6,5:1
TRANSMISSION: 3 Speed, 3-disc clutch trimmed
POWER: Porting a piston cylinder, Dell'Orto 18C filter
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: spring cone sull flexibility and variable hydraulic damper Effectively doubles, biconical coil spring suspension and dual effect hydraulic flexible variable on the back
Brakes: Front Drum, Rear Drum
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 6V AC
LAMPS FRONT: diameter 105 light, 6V lamp biluce - 25/25W)
REAR LIGHTS: 6V - 5W
COLOR: Gray (Max Meyer Code 15048M)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Max Meyer Code 10055M)
TANK: 6.25 liters,
SPEED: 75 km / h
FRAME: VN1T from 01,001 to 050,100

VL1T Struzzo Vespa 150 (1955)
ENGINE: 2-stroke 145.6 cc
Bore: 57mm.
Stroke: 57 mm.
POWER: 5.4 hp at 5000 rpm
SAFC: 6,3:1
TRANSMISSION: 3 Speed, 3-disc clutch trimmed
POWER: Porting a piston cylinder, Dell'Orto TA 18 D with air filter
WHEELS: 3.50 × 8
SUSPENSION: spring cone sull flexibility and variable hydraulic damper Effectively doubles, coil spring coaxial to biconical flexibility variable hydraulic rear shock
Brakes: Front Drum, Rear Drum
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Joint 6V AC and DC 6V (6V battery - 7 Ah) IN alternator coil, external and rectifier 32 W
LAMPS FRONT: diameter 105 light, 6V lamp biluce - Position + 6V 25/25W lamp - 3W)
REAR LIGHTS: 6V - 5W
HORN: 6V - 10W
COLOR: Gray (Max Meyer Code 15048M)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Max Meyer Code 10055M)
TANK: 6.25 liters, the subject
SPEED: 83 km / h
FRAME: VL1T 1001-17000

VS1T Vespa GS 150 (1955)
ENGINE: 2-stroke 145.6 cc
Bore: 57mm.
Stroke: 57 mm.
POWER: 8 hp at 7500 rpm
SAFC: 07:01
TRANSMISSION: 4 Speed, 3-disc clutch trimmed
POWER: Porting cylinder Piston, Dell'Orto UB23S3 with air filter
WHEELS: 3.50 × 10
SUSPENSION: coil spring cone and flexibility Double variable sull acting hydraulic shock absorber, coil spring flexible coaxial biconical to variable hydraulic rear shock
Brakes: Drum front (ventilated with 59), rear drums (ventilation by 59)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Joint 6V AC and DC 6V (6V battery - 12 Ah) IN alternator coil, external and rectifier 32 W
LAMPS FRONT: diameter 115 light, 6V lamp biluce - Position + 6V 25/25W lamp - 3W)
REAR LIGHTS: 6V - 5W (+ 6V - 10W models with brake light)
COLOUR: Grey metallic (Max Meyer Code 15005M)
RUST: Dana Opaque Red (Max Meyer Code 10055M)
TANK: 12 liters, including reserves.
SPEED: 101 km / h
FRAME: VS1T from 001,001 to 0013,300 (1955)

VESPA GERMANY

Hoffmann Vespa
In 1950 the Vespa was made under license by Hoffmann in Lintorf factory. So-called "Hoffmann"-Vespa provided with shift-stick and then with a cable-controlled gear changes. In 1954 the model "Königin" (queen) was introduced with the light-fenders and lights on the handlebar. Machine parts and body parts are most synonymous with fender-light models italian.
Jacob Oswald Hoffmann is the owner of a bicycle factory in Lintorf, a city located in the North, Dusseldorf. He built his own factory by buying a plot of land upon which had stood for a former factory building shovel / hoe after the end of the war. Some time in early 1949 he found a few photos snapped by reporters Vespa is above the desk. From here there are fundamental differences, and Hoffman find out more about the object image.
The opportunity came when at the Frankfurt Show, where Hoffmann and the Vespa meet in person for the first time. From there then Hoffmann's desire to build Vespa factory in Lintorf. He then submitted to the Piaggio to build Vespa granted licenses for the German market.
Piaggio strongly supports the request Hoffmann. They then see directly is likely to Vespa market in Germany and found that the Vespa can be accepted by the German market. The next step is they make the approach to some importers, but the importers are not interested. The delay is minimized to speed up the signing of cooperation agreement between them and start Hoffmann as the owner of a major license for the product to the entire West German Vespa also partly Vespa market in the country's northern part and the right to export to the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark. Accountability for sales to the country's southern region is handled by Vespa Marketing GmbH in Frankfurt. In 1950, Hoffmann Vespa was manufactured in Germany.
The Vespa was rapidly gaining popularity in Germany, lifting the mass media as an innovative product and Piaggio's top stylists and praised his creations in the form of two-wheeled transport vehicles which are very interesting. In 1953, Hoffmann plant has produced more than 400 units per week Vespa. However, enter the following years the production rate decreased by half. Under conditions of the German economy is unfavorable, Hoffmann believes the solution is to keep on track the competition and he took the initiative to create a Vespa with better performance.
Later (in 1954) he created the Vespa as a model "Königin" (queen) who look dashing with the added touch of chrome and headlights and so forth. Konigin development cost was very expensive, and endanger the financial condition of Hoffmann. Making scooters Other new types of cooperation between Hoffmann also made by Piaggio disconnected, beginning in 1955 entered the joint venture the two broke up.

Vespa Messerschmitt

Piaggio then a relationship with Messerschmitt Co.., Which then issued a production of the first Vespa in 1955. They released two models of 150 Touren 1-2 and GS 1-3 which claimed more awesome. T1 and T2 have 10 inch tires and is the first 150 machines. T2 has a control cable open / visible outside. GS1 similar to T2 with open control cables and tires 10 inch enclosed type. Only available in silver (except models exported to the UK). They also provide after sales service and spare parts for Vespa production of Hoffmann. This cooperation continued until late 1957.

Vespa GmbH Augsburg

After that stood Vespa Augsburg GmbH, a joint venture between Piaggio and Martial Fane Organisation, this joint venture and also provide some parts for Vespa Messerschmitt. Both models are made when kongsian with Messerschmitt (150 Touren and GS) and then developed with some modifications. In addition Vespa GmbH Augsburg also gave birth to 125 cc Vespa was first introduced in 1958. Products include Vespa Augsburg-2125 T1, T3-4150, GL, Sprint, GS4. T3 has a control cable and closed like the GS3 has a 10-inch wheels. German special model 125 T1 and T2 has 8-inch tires and 150 T4 has a 10 inch tire very similar to the Italian model VNA-VBB. The side panels on the Italian model was less attention. Electricity converted from AC to DC and provide opportunities to put the P-series machines in this order. GS3 GS4 is the successor of the still traditional. This model is only white in color and converted to AC electrical system without a DC battery with battery. They also did the same to the GL and later Sprint models are built in parallel. Indicator mounted on the side panel while the switch, horn, and the type reting not changed. Production continued until 1963, which is the peak current scooter and production changes that are not too many. In Germany it goes Vespa then import directly from Italy.

VESPA FRANCE

Vespa 50 with Pedal
Vespa in France is produced by the company ACMA (Ateliers de Construction de Motocycles et Automobiles) under the parent company's license in Italy. French law when it allowed 14-year-old boy riding a motorcycle, because it was born the Vespa 50 with the pedal in 1970 which makes this Vespa could also dikayuh with legs (like a bicycle) when out of gas on the road.

Vespa ACMA
Vespa ACMA in the early 1950s have been using coconut shell lamp on the handlebars but still separate the speedometer. After it merged with the speedometer light shell with exotic designs.

Vespa 150 TAP
Vespa is manufactured in France for the war. Vespa modified to carry weapons M20 ( M20 recoilless rifle 75 mm ) used in the 1950s by the French Air Force ( French Airborne Forces / troupes aéroportées / TAP). Produced by the factory Ateliers de Construction de Motocycles et Automobiles (ACMA), a company in France which is licensed by Vespa in 1956 until 1959.
Equipped with a powerful weapon bazooka M20 American-made lightweight, anti-tank and anti snap back when we were fired because of the propellant gas. Its weight is very light when compared with the standard 75mm cannon others but still able to penetrate steel with a thickness of 100 mm warheads called HEAT (High Explosive Anti-tank). Scooters will be dropped from the air with a double parachute, each escorted by two men as a team. So, it takes five parachutes for each team to be able to carry two crew people, weapons, ammunition, and two scooters. Bazooka will be loaded on a single scooter, the scooter while the other loaded ammunition. Then they immediately drove to approach the enemy, although they are more often encouraged rumors than to ride. Moreover, the absence of this type of device recoilless rifle that is designed to be fired from the scooter, the bazooka is to be mounted on a tripod which is also loaded by the scooter, before being fired. "Vespa bazooka" is priced at around $ 500 while the price far above M20. About 800 scooter is deployed in the war in Algeria (1954-1962).
Specifications:
* Length: 6 feet 10 inches (2:08 m)
* Weight: 114.5 lb (52 kg)
* Bazooka: hold on the right hand
* Range: (HEAT) 7000 yards (6.4 miles)
* Speed ​​bullet: (HEAT) 1000 ft / sec (300 m / sec)
* Bullets: 75 × 408 mm. R
* Caliber: 75 mm. (2.95 inches)
* Weight around:
o HE: 21.86 lb (9.92 kg)
o HEAT: 20:54 lb (9:32 kg)
o Smoke (T40, WP): 22.61 lb (10.26 kg)
* Penetration of steel: 4 inches (100 mm)

VESPA ENGLISH
Douglas company of Kingswood, Bristol, began motorcycle production in 1907. In 1948, the company went bankrupt. While vacationing in Italy, Managing Director Claude McCormack saw a Vespa and immediately made arrangements with Vespa Piaggio to manufacture under license in Bristol.
Rod Model 1951-1955
"Rod" is a term referring to the mechanism of retro gear changes. This scooter is marketed simply as "Vespa 125" with a new 1949 Piaggio spec just replaced. But the new production realized in April 1951. Shell moved to shield headlights to respect the local lighting regulations (presumably so as not to glare in the eyes of pedestrians).

Model G 1953-1954
Same as the previous model with changes gear cable.

GL2 1954-55
Engine with twin transfer ports are up to date installed in the chassis 1949 which updated.

42L2 1955-1956
Finally, using the new style chassis and shell lamps moved to the handlebars.

92L2 1956-1959
A modification of the 42L2 with changes in the enlarged tank capacity and niche under the rider a more concave.

102L2 1957
Vespa is a 92L2 with 150cc engines imported from Piaggio. Only a handful made and are handmade.

152L2 1959-1960
A completely new model was introduced about a year after Piaggio. The rear of the chassis is built in two sections with a seam in the middle and carriers are now integral with the engine crankcase. When demand exceeds supply, a number of models Piaggio equivalent (which VNA) is imported.

Sportique 1961-1965
Douglas production stop and build a replacement 125cc Vespa Piaggio 150cc model (VBB). In an effort to halt the decline in sales, a special edition with accessories that are still considered the standard was issued. It can be seen Supreme Grand Luxe 1962 silver and gold colors. In 1965, before production stopped Vespas, was released Grand Tourer in metallic maroon color.

232L2 1962
One 125cc Vespa models are produced in very small amount in 1962.

VESPA AMERICAN
Vespa 100 Sport
Vespa 50
Vespa Allstate
Vespa Sear

RACING VESPA

• In 1947 appeared Vespa 98cc Corsicana 98 types using 17 mm carburetor sport type.

• In the same year, 1947, 98 out Vespa Corsican type (Circuit) 98cc.

• In 1949, the Vespa is actually starting to get good places in circuit racing, with vespa 125 Corsa racing "telaio in relief" (chassis mix) GP racer.

• In 1949 also came out Vespa 125 Circuit

• Montlhéry Vespa scooter is a legend, produced in 1950 to break the world record at the French circuit. Managed to record 17 record within 10 hours. Vespa has streamlined durability and a scooter on land speed racing that solve more than seventeen world records, including running an hour with an average speed of 134km / h, running 100 miles with an average speed of 129.7km / h; and run 1000 miles with an average speed of 124.3km / h!

• Vespa 125 Sei Giorni (six days) was used by Joseph CAU to win the race.

• Vespa Siluro (= Torpedo) or also called Catfish (= Catfish) is one of the Vespa engine that shook the world of multi-cylinder vehicles. Designed by designer D'Ascanio reliable Piaggio is a special feature of counter-Opposing Pistons, then the Vespa Siluro a super-streamlined using horizontally-opposed twin engine 124.5 cc and produces over 17 HP at 9500 rpm. In 1951, Siluro driven by Dino Mazzoncini record-breaking mile in 21.4 seconds with an average speed of 171.1 124.3km / h.

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