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Author | : Eric Dregni |
Publisher | : Motorbooks |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2018-05-01 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0760360448 |
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Since hitting the road in 1946, eighteen million Vespa motor scooters have buzzed the Earth. Vespa's success lies in the uniqueness of its design -- in the unmistakable sheet metal skin that, over the span of decades, has defined the concept of "motor scooter." The Life Vespa celebrates all aspects of the scooters and the thriving culture that surrounds them. Since Vespa is affordable and in high-style, the life Vespa encompasses all walks of life, from street urchins to celebrities like Audrey Hepburn, John Wayne, and Brad Pitt. Part of Motorbooks’ “Life” series, The Life Vespa melds machine and culture to immerse you in la bella vita.
Author | : Mark Paxton |
Publisher | : Veloce Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2012-06 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 184584324X |
Download How to Restore Classic Largeframe Vespa Scooters Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The 2-stroke Vespa is a style icon – an undoubted classic, and an immediately recognized symbol of its native Italy. Demand for these stylish scooters is booming, and interest in restoring and renovating them is at an all-time high. With its clear and concise text aided by extensively captioned full color photographs, this practical book guides the DIY enthusiast through all the stages of restoring a classic 2-stroke Vespa, taking it from a rusty unroadworthy wreck back to its factory fresh, former glory. It shows how to assess wear in all mechanical components, then assists in deciding the best and most cost effective method to renovate or repair. Both large and small frame power units are covered in detail, giving the reader confidence to carry out their own repairs to a high standard, which is both satisfying and cost effective. Brakes, suspension, electrical systems and brightwork are all addressed, from changing a bulb to welding in a new floor pan. An essential reference for all Vespa enthusiasts.
Author | : Umberto Eco |
Publisher | : Gingko Press |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
Download The Cult of Vespa Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Many post-war inventions were forgotten as incomes rose and the standard ofiving increased. The Vespa, however, developed from a utility vehicle inton international success - a cult object that has spawned societies and fansorldwide. This title tells its story.
Author | : Mark Paxton |
Publisher | : Veloce Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2010-12-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1845843347 |
Download Vespa Scooters Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Ian Grainger |
Publisher | : Veloce Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2008-06-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1845841522 |
Download Scooter Lifestyle Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In over sixty years since the first scooters rolled off the production line, never has there been a more comprehensive book about the modern scooter scene and all its diversities.
Author | : Andrea Rapini |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2019-01-16 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 042966348X |
Download The History of the Vespa Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Despite the symbolic capital and the global commercial success of the Vespa scooter, there is no academic book dealing with its history, only literature produced by the company itself or by scooter enthusiasts. The origins of the Vespa are shrouded in mist, entrusted more to myth than to historical truth. Based on lengthy research carried out in Piaggio’s historical archives and on an interdisciplinary approach, this volume aims to fill this gap. It shows how the Vespa took techniques from the most advanced aeronautical industries in the world, adapting and hybridizing them in an original way, and how the company disseminated its models in the transnational social space.
Author | : Bob Woods |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781592580767 |
Download The Scooter Book Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Everything you need to know about buying and maintaining a scooter plus a brief history of the machines.
Author | : Peter Moore |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Italy |
ISBN | : 0553816373 |
Download Vroom with a View Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Readers will fall for a side of Italy rarely seen with the just-turned-forty Peter Moore rattling around the country on the back of an ageing Vespa scooter — like himself, a little rough around the edges, and a bit slow in the mornings perhaps, but basically still OK.
Author | : Shahriar Fouladi |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018-04-24 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1684051851 |
Download The Scooter Chronicles: A Southern California Modyssey Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
During the So-Cal Mod revival of the mid-1980s, one teen's simple quest to buy a Vespa is about to turn into an absolute nightmare. It's 1985, and to say Tommy Daniels is Mod-obsessed is no understatement: buying a scooter is the ultimate goal of his young life. When he hits the road on his search, it will be the strangest, most shocking three days imaginable, and he'll encounter a host of colorful characters, including a jerk cop and the Mod girl of his dreams, but nothing's going to stand in his way. His is a story of wanting something so badly, you'll put everything on the line to get it. Along the way, each chapter introduces a soundtrack song from Tommy's Mod mixtape. Also included, "It's a Way of Life," an essay about the Mod revival in 1980s Southern California by Bart Mendoza, lead singer of the band Manual Scan, noted music journalist, and a prime player in the San Diego Mod scene. This prose novel includes a color image section featuring some prime Mod moments in California from the 1980s, as well as acclaimed artist Ralph Cosentino's cover for Dr. Harvey's Victor the Vespa, the fictional book written by a character in the story!
Author | : Matthew Fort |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2009-04-28 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780312559182 |
Download Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A travelogue for the seasoned food traveler and weekend gourmet alike; includes some recipes.