Italians know good style. The 1968 Piaggio Vespa scooter for sale now on eBay is a perfect example. This gorgeous Italian fiery red Vespa scooter oozes Italian flair and bravado. The curvy body panels, elegant headlight, and whitewall tires are a pure delight.
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78 Years of Italian Design
The Vespa brand began soon after the Second World War when Italians needed affordable daily transport. Founder Enrico Piaggio created a comfortable, economical, easy-to-ride personal people mover. It predates today’s rentable app-based urban scooters by nearly 80 years.
The first Vespa model, launched in 1946, was designed by Corradino D’Ascanio, an aeronautical engineer. D’Ascanio’s design included a front windscreen, steel unibody frame, and distinctive single-sided front fork design.
Vespa translates to “wasp.” The vehicle’s shape and the buzzing drone seemed like a wasp to Enrico Piaggio.
Power and Light
Vespa Scooters quickly gained popularity in Italy. By the 1960s, Vespa had established itself as a global brand, with production sites and licenses in Europe, Asia, and North America. The 1968 Piaggio Vespa 150 model—like the one for sale now on eBay—is one of the era’s defining scooters. Its 150cc two-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine provides the ideal balance of power for city maneuvers and lightness for novice riders to control.
Today’s Vespa models have evolved. These days, they can utilize four-stroke engines, electric start, and continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Despite these updates, Vespas still blends Italian style and rideability.
Showroom Quality Piaggio Vespa
The seller of this 1968 Piaggio Vespa 150 scooter says it was completely rebuilt. The list of standout features include:
- Four-speed transmission with grip shift
- Separate rider and passenger seats
- Eight-inch whitewall tires
- A kickstart lever on the right-side rear
The suspension features coil springs in the back and a trail-arm suspension with a one-sided coil spring damper in front. Stopping is addressed by drum units.
The 5.4-horsepower 150cc motor produces a top speed of around 56 mph. This Piaggio Vespa only weighs 216 pounds. Reaching 46 miles per hour from a standstill takes a leisurely 17.5 seconds.
On the other hand, this 1968 Piaggio Vespa 150 is fuel efficient. Its tank holds 2.1 gallons—enough for more than 200 miles of stylish riding fun.
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