General Information

Serial #

VBB2T-202015

Part Number

1

Total Parts

18

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

METAL/ STEEL PARTS/ CHROMED FRONT & REAR LUGGAGE RACKS, HEADLIGHT CASE/ RUBBER TIRES, HANDGRIPS/ SYNTHETIC REAR LIGHT LENSES/ GLASS HEADLIGHT LENS

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

186.0 cm

Width

52.0 cm

Height

110.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Motorized Ground Transportation

Category

Motorcycle vehicles

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

PIAGGIO

Country

Italy

State/Province

Unknown

City

Genoa

Context

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

Period

Unknown

Canada

Post-War Italy, in light of its agreement to cessation of war activities with the Allies, had its aircraft industry severely restricted in both capability and capacity. Piaggio emerged from the war with its Pontedera fighter plane plant demolished by bombing. Italy's enfeebled economy and the disastrous state of the roads did not helpt in the re-development of the automobile markets. Enrico Piaggio, the son of Piaggio's founder Rinaldo Piaggio, decided to leave the aeronautical field in order to address Italy's urgent need for a modern and affordable mode of transportation for the masses. In recent years, many urban commuters have purchased new or restored Vespas. A shortage of available parking for automobiles in large urban areas and the Vespa's low running costs are two reasons for the increase in Vespa (and other scooters) popularity. The cultural use of the scooter as a recreational vehicle with a sub-cultural following in the USA/Canada and parts of Europe & Japan has also contributed to the rise in Vespa ownership. In contrast, the Vespa is considered a utilitarian vehicle for hauling products and sometimes up to 5 family members in much of Asia and Mexico

Function

GENERAL TRANSPORTATION

Technical

"The side-panels were fitted with decorative trim. The gearbox had four speeds. The rear section of the VBB1T version was rounded. The VBB2T version had a squared-off rear end to allow for the fitting of a number plate. The battery was removed from the electrical system. The engine running a 2% oil-fuel mixture was particularly well received thanks to its smoother power delivery. Less coking was also an important advantage. The 8" wheels remained, however, and clients had to move up to the luxurious GL for those with a 10" diameter." (Ref.3)

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

CHROMED PLATE ON LEG/WINDSHIELD RIGHT READS: `Vespa 150'/ LIGHT & DARK BLUE PLATE IN CENTER OF LEG/WINDSHIELD READS: `P/ PIAGGIO'/ ON INSIDE RIGHT OF LEG/WINDSHIELD IN RED IN 3 LANGUAGES IS `RUNNING IN' INFO/ BELOW SEAT ON BODY IS A SILVER ON BLACK STICKER WHICH READS: `MADE IN ITALY/ PIAGGIA & CO/GENOA'/ BLUE & GOLD PLATE ON REAR LUGGAGE RACK READS: `VIGANO/ [LOGO]/ MADE IN ITALY'

Missing

none

Finish

FENDER, BODY, WHEEL RIMS, HANDLE GARS BLUE/GREY COLOURED/ BLACK TIRES & SEATS/ CHROMED FRONT & REAR LUGGAGE RACKS, HEADLIGHT CASE/ GREY HANDGRIPS

Decoration

N/A