Vespa: An Illustrated Story
by E. Brockway
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Author: E. BrockwayEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1998-10-05
ISBN: 1859604439
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Book Reviews of Vespa: An Illustrated Story
Book Review: great book, get others for your library though.
Summary: 5 Stars
This really is a great book with wonderful pictures. The title is very misleading in terms that it is in no way a definitive history of Vespa. It is however a very valuable resource on the Vespa in the UK and Douglas motorcycles. If you already have an interest and other resources on the Vespa history at large, and a passing interest in the socio-economic conditions in the UK in relation to the rise and fall of British motorcycle companies (a stretch, but I certainly do), the book is a must have.
Some time is spent on the earlier Vespa clubs in the late 40s and early 50s, as well as detailed information on UK-only modifications and offerings well into the 1960s. Several pictures offer insight into Vespa production facilities and methods.
Summary of Vespa: An Illustrated Story
The huge success that followed these smart two-wheelers captured the imagination of a generation and found a place in the hearts of all who rode them. The milestones along the way are captured in this fascinating collection of photographs, supported by personal insight and anecdotes by Eric Brockway, who joined Vespa at the beginning and spent 33 years with the company.
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