Rome Celebrates Vespa’s 80th with a Scooter Spectacle
Thousands of Vespas filled Rome’s historic center to mark the iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary, with a Vespa Village, a parade through the streets, and displays of vintage models; Piaggio notes roughly 20 million Vespa sales since 1946 and ongoing popularity in the U.S. and worldwide, drawing fans from around the globe to celebrate the milestone.