Magazine iVespa, features stories and news surrounding the lifestyle of Vespa’s and their owners.
Stefan Rohrer Vespa scooter art was originally conceived as part of the Heidenheimer Sculpture Symposium 2013. We might argue that the beauty of the Vespa can be found on the city streets. German born artist Stefan Rohrer has his own interpretation for the beauty of the Vespa. Born 1968 in Göppingen, now living and working […]
Trench Coats – The Perfect Way To Top Off Your Scooter Look For anyone looking to turn heads while they ride by on their Vespa scooter, a stylish, classic trench coat is an absolute must. Fashion has always been an integral part of the scooter lifestyle, as for over sixty years now, scooters have been […]
In the movies, Vespa riders often forget the importance of keeping their head protected- but never their shades. Even though the best open face helmets balance style with protection, wearing a full-face helmet when riding your Vespa scooter is just common sense- it offers you the maximum amount of protection, so that you can ride in safety. […]
Amerivespa 2015 Indianapolis, IN, The host of next year’s Amerivespa rally were announced at the New Orleans Amerivespa National Motor Scooter Rally awards banquet and will be held in Indianapolis, IN, June 11-14. The rally will include a chance for participants to ride around the Indianapolis Speedway. Visit Amerivespa Past Amerivespa locations: 2015 (Indianapolis, IN) 2014 (new […]
AMERIVESPA RETURNS TO NEW ORLEANS JUNE 2014 New Orleans, Louisiana – June 12-15 2014 Vespa Club of America (VCOA) is pleased to announce that the site of Amerivespa 2014 scooter rally will be once again in New Orleans, La., on June 12 – 15, 2014. Jointly hosted by the Big Easy Weekender United, a conglomerate of the Nola […]
Amerivespa is staged annually in different cities throughout the USA to promote scootering Amerivespa National Motor Scooter Rally is a national motor scooter rally sponsored by Vespa Club of America. (VCOA) where all scooter makes are welcome! The national annual gathering celebrates the Vespa motor scooter and all motor scooters in the USA. Initiated by the Vespa Club […]
In 2012 Vespa Club of Britain celebrated its 60th Birthday Day. Congradulations VCB! Founded in 1952 the VCB is the longest running Scooter Club in the UK. The Vespa Club of Britain timeline 1952 In May 1952 with the start of Vespa production in the UK the first branch of the Vespa Club of Britain […]
THE VESPA MOTOR SCOOTER, IT’S TOO MANLY FOR YOU, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND When you hear the phrase “Vespa motor scooter” what image comes to your mind? Do you see a rugged guy in a flannel shirt and a three day stubble tearing down the road on his scooter, a beautiful woman sitting behind […]
> Text and Images by, Red Arrows Video by, cazzyjane The pilots from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows and 4 of the Fighter Pilots from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight took part in a sponsored scooter ride across the entire length of mainland UK in support of a number of charities. […]
The last Eurovespa was held in 2006 in Turin, Italy and was replaced in 2007, by the first Vespa World Days event which took place in San Marino Republic. Eurovespa was an annual Vespa gathering that took place every year from 1954 to 2007 (with a break in 1970): Vespa lovers from all over Europe […]
Perfect product placement in a 1953 movie more than doubled Vespa sales, securing Vespa’s place in cultural and cinematic history. Vespa’s most successful advertising campaign came about as a result of perfect product placement in the feature film Roman Holiday. When Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn appeared in the romantic comedy together riding a 1953 […]
Two thirds of the project completed. The top screw remains unpaintedndemonstrating the cosmetic improvement of the two painted screws below. Given how much Vespas cost, you’d expect them to be shipped with fully matching body hardware. Vespas arrive from their manufacturer, Piaggio, with their rear fender screws left unpainted. This isn’t so clear from a […]