Vespa Riders Take to Roads in Rome to Mark 80th Birthday
· U.S. News & World Report
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- • Vespa scooter celebrates 80th birthday with riders taking to Rome's roads.
- • The iconic scooter made its mark on post-war Italy and Hollywood stars.
- • Vespa returns to Rome to mark a milestone in its history.
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Vespa riders are taking to the roads in Rome to mark a significant milestone. The Vespa, a wasp-waisted scooter, is celebrating its 80th birthday.
Riders are gathering in the capital to commemorate the occasion, paying tribute to a scooter that has become an iconic symbol of Italian culture, famously carrying stars like Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn through Rome's streets.
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