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

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Thousands of Vespa scooter enthusiasts celebrated the 80th anniversary of the iconic Italian scooter by riding through Rome. Originating after WWII, Vespa has grown from affordable transport to a global symbol of Italian design and lifestyle.

Thousands of Vespa enthusiasts rode through Rome on Saturday as Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its iconic scooter. Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Vespa has evolved from an affordable means of transport into a global symbol of Italian design, lifestyle and cinematic glamour.