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The Vespa is a line of motor scooters that was first manufactured in Genoa, Italy in 1946 by Piaggio & Co, S.p.A. more...

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Piaggio continues to manufacture the Vespa today, although the Vespa was a much more prevalent vehicle in the 1950s and 60s when it became the adopted vehicle of choice for the UK youth-culture known as Mods, and later Skinheads. The classic Vespas had unibody chassis pressed from sheets of steel, with bodywork covering the legs for protection from rain and mud. The engine was covered completely by a steel cowling to appeal to a broader market of people, often turned off by the dirty/greasy stereotype often applied to motorcycles. Piaggio revolutionized the two-wheel industry with the Vespa and provided a model on which nearly every other scooter made since has been based.

Most older Vespas have manual transmissions that are controlled by twisting the left handgrip while pulling the clutch lever and selecting between the 3 or 4 gears. They also have had two stroke motors, requiring a mixture of oil with the gasoline in order to lubricate the piston and cylinder. The mixture of oil in the fuel produced high amounts of smoke. Increasing environmental restrictions compelled Piaggio to pull out of the US market in 1985. Vespas would have completely disappeared from the American scene if it weren't for the enthusiasts who kept the vintage scooters on the road by rebuilding and restoring them.

Vespa returned to the US market in 2001 with a new, more modern style, and offers several models that have automatic transmissions and using both four stroke and cleaner two stroke engines. First came the ET2 (50 cc) and ET4 (50-124cc). Next came the larger 200 cc Granturismo 200. In 2004 they reintroduced a modernized PX 150. In 2005 a LX model that comes in both 50 and 125 cc versions in the UK and 50 and 150 cc version in the US. Most Vespas feature either a rear pillion for a passenger, or a storage compartment, just behind the driver's seat.

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2009 Vespa Gt200 Gt 200 Scooter 4 Stroke Gran Turismo2009 Vespa Gt200 Gt 200 Scooter 4 Stroke Gran Turismo $2,247.22 1965 Vespa Vbb Scooter1965 Vespa Vbb Scooter $2,500.00
2005 Vespa Gt200 Gt 200 Scooter Low Miles Like New2005 Vespa Gt200 Gt 200 Scooter Low Miles Like New $2,850.00 Vespa 1962 Hand Pin-stipes by So Cal Speed Summer Sale!Vespa 1962 Hand Pin-stipes by So Cal Speed Summer Sale! $3,100.00
2009 Vespa Lx50 Brand New - Private Seller2009 Vespa Lx50 Brand New - Private Seller $227.50 1980 Vespa P200e Motorscooter Unrestored1980 Vespa P200e Motorscooter Unrestored $820.00
Vespa Gt200L 2005Vespa Gt200L 2005 $2,000.00 1960 Vespa Fender Light "Buy It Now" free shipping1960 Vespa Fender Light "Buy It Now" free shipping $2,200.00
2010 Vespa Gts 300 Super -showroom condition2010 Vespa Gts 300 Super -showroom condition $4,900.00 Vintage 1964 Vespa 90 Scooter For Parts or Restoration?Vintage 1964 Vespa 90 Scooter For Parts or Restoration? $153.49
2003 Vespa Et4 150-Only 223 miles!- top box included2003 Vespa Et4 150-Only 223 miles!- top box included $2,000.00 2008 Vespa Gtv ie 250cc2008 Vespa Gtv ie 250cc $5,500.00
2009 Vespa Lx50 Lqqk Brand New Full Warranty - Silver2009 Vespa Lx50 Lqqk Brand New Full Warranty - Silver $1,225.00 Vespa 195 Vespa Gs150 Gs (Completely Restored)Vespa 195 Vespa Gs150 Gs (Completely Restored) $5,000.00
1978 or 1980 vespa piaggio grande Mint1978 or 1980 vespa piaggio grande Mint $123.01 Vespa 2008 Gts Model 250ie Loaded Low MilesVespa 2008 Gts Model 250ie Loaded Low Miles $5,400.00
1967 Restored Vespa 50 Special1967 Restored Vespa 50 Special $1,025.00 2006 Dragon Red Vespa Lx150 - Great for College!2006 Dragon Red Vespa Lx150 - Great for College! $2,499.00
Ferrari Tribute Italian Vespa 1967 Vlb - 100% Rebuilt Ferrari Tribute Italian Vespa 1967 Vlb - 100% Rebuilt $3,399.00 2006 Piaggio Bv-250 Scooter Free Delivery Possible!2006 Piaggio Bv-250 Scooter Free Delivery Possible! $3,200.00
1964 Vespa Vnb Allstate Project1964 Vespa Vnb Allstate Project $275.00 1965 Gl150 Vespa Scooter1965 Gl150 Vespa Scooter $3,000.00
2005 Vespa Px 150 Low Miles L@K!2005 Vespa Px 150 Low Miles L@K! $500.00 2006 Vespa Tourismo Gt2002006 Vespa Tourismo Gt200 $3,600.00
Vespa Gts250,Low Miles,Loaded with extra's Low ReserveVespa Gts250,Low Miles,Loaded with extra's Low Reserve $3,175.00 2005 Vespa Gt 200 Gt200 Scooter / I can deliver to you!2005 Vespa Gt 200 Gt200 Scooter / I can deliver to you! $1,150.00
New 2008 Vespa Scooter Granturismo 200L With Warranty New 2008 Vespa Scooter Granturismo 200L With Warranty $3,350.00 1970 Black and Cream Vespa 150 Scooter with Sidecar1970 Black and Cream Vespa 150 Scooter with Sidecar $3,650.00
2010 Vespa Gts 300 Super No Reserve2010 Vespa Gts 300 Super No Reserve $3,250.00 Peace Sports 150cc scooter Perfect Condition Vespa OboPeace Sports 150cc scooter Perfect Condition Vespa Obo $900.00
2004 Vespa 200L 4 Stroke Granturismo low mileage!2004 Vespa 200L 4 Stroke Granturismo low mileage! $3,100.00 2010 Vespa Lx150 150Cc Moped Scooter Lx 150 Piaggio2010 Vespa Lx150 150Cc Moped Scooter Lx 150 Piaggio $3,499.00
2007 Vespa Lx 1502007 Vespa Lx 150 $2,900.00
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