The two stroke Vespa is rightly regarded as an iconic scooter. It's
initial purpose was to provide low cost transportation to the masses in
the 1950s, but it evolved through the vibrant '60s to became a symbol of
the burgeoning youth culture, and on into the '90s when it became firmly
entrenched as an Italian icon. The history of this phenomenon has been
well documented, as has the subculture that surrounds it, but there has
been no previous attempt to provide a guide to buying one of these
classic scooters. This book will help ensure that you avoid the main
pitfalls and end up with your very own slice of La Dolce Vita on the
driveway.This Essential Buyer's Guide is packed with good advice from
running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Vespa
community, right through to whether your scooter will fit in with your
lifestyle. This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying
the Vespa of your dreams.