‘Vespa is a way of life’: Thousands ride through Rome as Italy’s iconic scooter turns 80

The Vespa celebrates its eightieth anniversary today. Created in post-World War II Italy as affordable transport, it's become a global symbol of Italian style and cinematic glamour. According to France 24, thousands of enthusiasts marked the milestone by riding through Rome—eight decades later, the Vespa remains proof that great design never ages.

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