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Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome’s historic centre to mark iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary
ROME (AP) — More than 10,000 Vespas putt-putt-putted around the Colosseum and past the Roman Forum on Saturday, marking the 80th anniversary of the iconic scooter.
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RTL Today
· Jun 27, 2026
Iconic scooter: Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years
Iconic scooter: Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years
CBC News
· Jul 1, 2026
The Vespa at 80: Why the Italian scooter remains the coolest thing on 2 wheels
Thousands of Vespa riders have been moving in swarms through Rome to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic Italian scooter, which became famous in the 1953 film Roman Holiday.
Global News
· Jun 27, 2026
Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome’s historic center to mark iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary
ROME (AP) — More than 10,000 Vespas putt-putt-putted around the Colosseum and past the Roman Forum on Saturday, marking the 80th anniversary of the iconic scooter.
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 28, 2026
Vespa marks 80 years in Rome
Rome, June 28: An icon for the Italian way of life, the Vespa is celebrating its 80th birthday with thousands of drivers...
ABC News
· Jun 27, 2026
Fleet of Vespas swarms Rome's historic center to mark 80 years of the iconic scooter
Around 15,000 Vespas buzzed through Rome on Saturday, celebrating the scooter's 80th anniversary
The Local Italy
· Jun 27, 2026
Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years
An icon of the Italian way of life, the Vespa was celebrating its 80th birthday on Saturday, as thousands of riders paraded through Rome on the legendary scooters.
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Related coverage for "Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome’s historic centre to mark iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary": RTL Today — Iconic scooter: Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years. CBC News — The Vespa at 80: Why the Italian scooter remains the coolest thing on 2 wheels. Global News — Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome’s historic center to mark iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary. The Rising Nepal — Vespa marks 80 years in Rome. ABC News — Fleet of Vespas swarms Rome's historic center to mark 80 years of the iconic scooter. The Local Italy — Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years