By Lucas Grant
Early models, called the Vespa Sprint, were made until 1974. Later models, called the Vespa Sprint Veloce, were made from 1969 to 1979. [1] The big update with the Sprint Veloce was in the engine. In India, starting 1972 Bajaj Auto began local production of Sprint Veloce under the name Chetak. However, all Sprint Veloces imported to the U.S. after 1973 had turn signals fitted as standard equipment in order to satisfy American regulations.
History [ edit ]Vespa 150 TAP, modified for the French paratroopers that carried (not fired) an antitank weapon. One of the best-loved models was the Vespa 150 GS introduced in 1955 with a 150 cc engine, a long saddle, and the faired handlebar-headlamp unit. These were available in the US in 50 cc and 150 cc versions, while Europeans could choose a 50 cc, 125 cc and 150 cc. The Miami Auto Museum in North Miami, Florida, claims to have largest collection of Vespa scooters with over 400 items. Dino Mazzoncini set the world record on the kilometre at an average of 171 km/hSee also [ edit ]References [ edit ]Citations [ edit ]Sources [ edit ]
