On behalf of MSC we are excited to announce that we will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Vespa at the Nottingham Motor Show, taking place at Wollaton Hall on Sunday 7 June 2026. To honour this milestone, Motorcycle & Scooter Centre, together with ScooterNova Magazine and the Vespa Club of Nottingham are curating … Continue reading Vespa scooters at Nottingham Motor Show this Sunday
VESPA ROMA 2026 – 80 YEARS OF AN ICON The Eternal City is preparing to host celebrations for the 80th anniversary of a timeless icon. Rome will welcome enthusiasts from all over the world, with thousands of Vespisti arriving from every continent. From the 25th to 28th June there will be festivities and events open … Continue reading All Vespas lead to Rome – 80 Years of an Icon
The 23 April is not only St George's Day but also the date publically acknowledged as the birth day of the Vespa scooter.... 80 years ago in 1946! Yes, it is hard to believe that the first Vespa scooters rolled off the Piaggio production lines in Italy all those years ago! What started a humble, … Continue reading Happy Birthday Vespa!
When Piaggio launched their 'Nuova Linea' of Vespa scooters in 1977 I wonder if anybody at the Italian factory in Pontedera ever considered that 40 years later we would finally say goodbye to it? I've had few myself over the years, 125, 150 and 200cc versions, ridden thousands of miles through numerous countries on them … Continue reading The Vespa P-range: One of the best?
