: Wiring diagrams, lubrication charts, and control diagrams reproduced from original Piaggio instruction manuals.
(Vespa 1946 thru 1955) is widely regarded as the "technical encyclopedia" and definitive historical record for the earliest era of the iconic Italian scooter. Published as a large-format coffee-table book (9.5" x 12"), it covers the first decade of Vespa production in exhaustive detail. Overview of the Volume
: The book was created through a collaboration between Roberto Leardi (President of the Vespa Club d’Italia), Luigi Frisinghelli (President of the Registro Storico Vespa), and Giorgio Notari (restorer at the Piaggio Museum).
The volume treats each model with a dedicated chapter that includes:
: High-quality color photographs of both restored and preserved models from multiple angles.
: A high-quality hardcover edition, typically containing between 160 and 182 pages. It is often printed in multiple languages, including Italian, English, and German. Key Content & Features