Initial reaction to the Vespa 98 wasn’t as strong as expected, but soon made way to adoration with the Vespa 98 Series 2 in 1947, a machine which had all the problem areas of the first bike completely revamped. The Italian translation for wasp is vespa, and this is where the product name Vespa is alleged to have stemmed from.In 1946, the first Vespa went on sale to the public. D’Ascanio and Piaggio immediately clicked and D’Ascanio was left to devise a modern, technically superior machine to the Paperino – something not to difficult to complete because D’Ascanio had just split from a working partnership with Fredinando Innocenti, the man behind Innocenti Lambretta.The finished project, complete with leg shields to prevent riders getting dirty, and a front wheel resembling that of an aircraft’s nose wheel, was wheeled before Piaggio, who is rumoured to have uttered: “It is like a wasp!”.
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We search our panel of insurers to find you our best price for the cover you need.Simply click here to generate an on line quote.Sources of interest for Vespa owners and fansVespausa.com – a pictorial guide to the rich history of Vespa scooters.Vespaclubofbritain.co.uk – the Vespa Club of Britain is the door to a rich stream of Vespa information, tips, guides and parts location.Vespas Official Website – the Vespa factory’s official homepage awaits you to take you into a world of history and enjoyment.
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