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VESPALOGY: A Look Back at 70 Years of the Vespa

The Vespa scooter has seen a variety of incarnations over time, yet from wartime companion to urban

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The Vespa scooter has seen a variety of incarnations over time, yet from wartime companion to urban chauffer for the gelled-of-hair, each edition has left its mark on pop culture of its respective time. To celebrate each of the myriad of versions of Vespa, creative agency NOMOON has created an infographic animation illustrating the evolution of various scooters – not to mention the brand’s brief flirtation with cars – from 1943 to the present day. Enjoy a look at VESPALOGY above.

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