Owen, Stuart
Vespa and Lambretta Motor Scooters (Shire Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784423148
- author:
- Owen, Stuart
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shire Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.9 centimetres (0.15 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Motorcycles,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Vespa and Lambretta Motor Scooters is a detailed history of two iconic motor scooter brands that dominated European roads in the postwar era. Stuart Owen explores how Innocenti's Lambretta and Piaggio's Vespa rose to fame, exploiting a market for affordable transport, and their subsequent decline as cars encroached on their success. The book delves into the rich history of accessorizing and customizing the scooters, their role in the mod movement, and the revival of Vespa's fortunes following the release of Quadrophenia. Owen examines the wartime origins of the brands, their post-war popularity, and the factors that contributed to their enduring appeal. This book is a comprehensive look at two of the most recognizable motor scooter brands, shedding light on their history, design, and cultural significance.
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