Photos show Vespa enthusiasts buzzing through Rome celebrating the little scooter's 80th anniversary

27 Jun 2026 • 7:37 PM MYT

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Photos show Vespa enthusiasts buzzing through Rome celebrating the little scooter's 80th anniversary

Around 15,000 Vespas buzzed through Rome on Saturday, celebrating the scooter's 80th anniversary. Enthusiasts from Europe, the US, Australia and the Philippines gathered to honor the iconic brand. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Photos show Vespa enthusiasts buzzing through Rome celebrating the little scooter's 80th anniversary

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