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

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

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