Vespa turns eighty, and Giorgio Sarti captures its legacy in Tutto Vespa. I modelli piu belli di sempre. Published by Giorgio Nada Editore and distributed by Giunti, this volume is more than a catalogue—it's a curated tribute to the Pontedera legend.
The book arrives at a symbolic moment: Vespa's patent was filed on 23 April 1946, and in June 2026, Rome hosted 'Vespa Roma 2026 – 80 Years of an Icon'. Tens of thousands of scooters paraded from the Colosseum to the Imperial Fora, turning the celebration into a global festival.
A New Structure: Vespini vs Vesponi
Sarti, a Milanese engineer and prolific author, brings a fresh approach. For the first time, the production is divided into two macro-families: Vespini (small frame) and Vesponi (large frame). Each iconic model gets a dedicated profile with history and key technical data—not just a list of variants.
With 256 pages and over 400 images, the book is a visual feast. Chapters cover style (Vespa 946), future (Vespa Elettrica), racing and records, cinema, and foreign versions. All at an accessible price: i24.90.
In the foreword, the publisher recalls how Vespa was born 'protective, clean, comfortable, and reliable'. After more than 20 million units, it has nothing left to prove except its ability to stay young. Sarti invites the uninitiated into a world where enthusiasts speak in cryptic codes like VNA1T or VNB6T.
The book bridges two audiences: collectors who own previous volumes and newcomers discovering the myth of Enrico Piaggio and Corradino D'Ascanio. Tutto Vespa is an elegant companion, a synthesis that doesn't sacrifice substance.
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