EICMA 2010 Vespa 'Vie Della Moda" Right on cue, Vespa release another limited release model at Eicma 2010.
Piaggio Group
Vespa - "VIE DELLA MODA" Special Edition
The Vespa has always been an icon of fashion and elegance, and the "vintage" models in the range are now offered as variants dedicated to the most evocative symbols of Italian style: the Vespa GTV and Vespa LX "Vie della Moda". Offered in the exclusive and sophisticated Plum colour scheme, the brand new "Vie della Moda" versions accentuate the vintage forms of the Vespa GTV and Vespa LXV.
The seductive and prestigious Vespa GTV and Vespa LXV "Vie della Moda" stand out from the crowd with glamour and sophistication. In their forms and functions, these new versions reinterpret the hallmark elements of 1950's and 60's style in an haute couture key.
Powered by an ultra-modern and powerful 300 cc liquid cooled 4 valve engine or a scintillating 125 cc powerplant - both of which with electronic injection and Euro3 compliant - the Vespa GTV and Vespa LXV "Vie della Moda" offer unrivalled flexibility and responsiveness thanks to the use of fuel injection, which also significantly curbs fuel consumption and emissions.
VESPA GTV "Vie della Moda"
The signature sophistication of the Vespa is reiterated in the vintage GTV, while the brand new GTV "Vie della Moda" confirms its timeless appeal.
The headlight mounted on the front mudguard of the GTV is a clear reference to the origins of the Vespa. And so is the handlebar - the simple exposed metal tube of the earliest Vespas now reappears on the Vespa GTV "Vie della Moda", and echoes the trend seen in today's motorcycles.
The two-seat saddle in eco-leather is elegant and comfortable, and as on the original Vespas, is split into two separate elements, while the elegant piping emphasises its silhouette. The unique ruby red of the saddle chosen for this edition goes hand in hand with the elegant Plum created exclusively for the Vespa GTV "Vie della Moda". The five spoke wheels are now chromed, adding an extra special touch to the "Vie della Moda" special edition.
VESPA LXV "Vie della Moda" (Overseas Model)
Offered in exclusive Plum, the Vespa LXV "Vie della Moda" is the baby vintage in the Vespa range treated to all the same improvements and styling touches of the 1960's inspired "Vie della Moda" series as its bigger sibling, the GTV. A series of chic details making this special edition truly special.
The handlebar-mounted headlight - a clear reference to scooters of the legendary 1960s, albeit in a sleeker, more minimal key - highlights the exposed handlebar itself and visually lightens the entire front of the vehicle.
The distinctive instrumentation of the vintage version consists of an analogue dial encircled by a chrome bezel, with graphics echoing the style in vogue in the 1960s.
The LXV "Vie della Moda" also comes with a two-seater saddle in ruby red eco-leather, creating a sophisticated tone-on-tone effect with the exclusive colour of the body.
The "Vie della Moda" badge on both the GTV and the LXV, inspired by the most famous street signs in the world's glamour capitals, identifies the most elegant Vespas of all and, emblazoned on the shield back plate, instantly conveys the uniqueness of these alluring models.
published 4/11/2010 |