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Rome celebrates 80 years of the Vespa

Video. Vespa turns 80: a grand parade in Rome

Updated: 27/06/2026 - 18:59 GMT+2

Thousands of enthusiasts took to Rome’s streets to mark the Vespa’s 80th anniversary, with 160 models on show tracing the brand’s history from 1946 to today.

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