Piaggio Vespa scooters: books - history and types (3/5)

Vespa 70 ans (Top Model)

Enrico Piaggio wanted it to be practical, simple, solid and accessible to everyone. This is how the aeronautical engineer Corradino d'Ascanio designed the Vespa in 1946.

Born in the post-war period, almost as an emergency, it has made a triumphant march throughout the world. More than 18 million scooters and 70 years later, the Vespa is not just a simple scooter but the symbol of Italian style and the entire southern art of living.

Günther Uhlig, one of the finest experts in the field, followed in the footsteps of the Vespa and tells in this book its unparalleled success, from the first prototype to the most recent model. This book is a feast for the eyes, with more than 500 magnificent photos that transport us to the heart of the Mediterranean art of living.

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La Vespa de mon père - depuis 1945 (2e édition)

The Vespa, the symbol of the scooter par excellence! Born after the tragic 1940s, the Vespa embodies the renewal of Italy, homeland of the arts and beautiful mechanics. A true revolution in the world of two-wheelers, it is the most widespread scooter in France where it was manufactured by ACMA in Fourchambault.
Having become the icon of a happy era, the symbol of friendship and freedom, the "Wasp" is now part of our history.

Through this book, you will travel, between successes and setbacks, through the history of our French Vespa, and you will fall under the spell, if you are not already, of the most beautiful of scooters.
Vespa of yesterday and Vespa of today, in our cities, on our roads, the Vespa is timeless.

• Richly illustrated, this book traces in detail the history and evolution of Vespa scooters.
• This volume of the collection "La moto de mon père" is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
• The technique, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
• Also deals with French manufacturing by the ACMA, in Fourchambault.
• Contains 130 period photos, often unpublished.

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Vespa - L'histoire d'une légende

Born in Italy in 1946, but adopted by the whole world, the Vespa has transcended fashions and seduced all generations. It has found itself at the heart of our lives in advertising, fashion and cinema.
From the first model to the electric Vespa, more than 70 years of technical advances and aesthetic adjustments are revealed through the inventory of the most important models of the brand and its entire universe.

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Un amour de Vespa

Glamorous and retro, the Vespa is a legendary scooter, symbol of the dolce vita. Very fashionable at the moment, this vintage two-wheeler is seeing its sales explode and its fans become more and more numerous.
From the creation of the "legend" in 1946 to the presentation of the brand's latest prototype in 2016, this book traces more than half a century of innovations in the fields of design, technology and marketing.

This book presents:
- The 50 emblematic models all illustrated, with a detailed technical sheet for each.
- The cousins: the Ape triporteur, the sidecar versions, etc.
- A very rich iconography, partly from the Piaggio-Vespa collection: advertisements, technical drawings, period catalogs, film photographs (Roman Holiday, etc.), the famous calendar.

A beautiful reference book for Vespa fans and vintage enthusiasts.

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Vespa - L'esprit de la dolce vita

This book celebrates all aspects of Vespa scooters and highlights the community aspect of the brand. It traces its place in history, in popular culture as well as in the collective imagination.
Since Vespas scooters hit the road in 1946 18 000 000 have roared across every continent. The success of Vespa lies in its unique look, it is a global icon of industrial design. You can ride this vehicle indifferently, whether you are a man of style or a woman in a skirt, always with the same elegance.

It is the instantly recognizable metal bodywork that has defined the concept of the scooter over the decades. This book celebrates all aspects of Vespa scooters and the powerful culture that surrounds them. Vespa culture spans lifestyles from street urchins to celebrities like Audrey Hepburn, John Wayne, and Brad Pitt.
Affordable and stylish, Vespa blends design and culture to immerse the reader in la bella vita.

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Vespa - Une révolution culturelle sur deux-roues

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Created after the difficult 1940s, the Vespa became a symbol of Italy's recovery and its tradition of art and engineering.
A true innovation in two-wheeled transport, it became the most popular scooter in France, where it was built by ACMA in Fourchambault. More than just a vehicle, the Vespa represents freedom, friendship, and a joyful era. Today, it is part of cultural history.

This illustrated book tells the story of the Vespa from its beginnings to the present day, with 260 images showing its presence in cities and on roads over the decades. Past and present, the Vespa remains timeless.

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