World's Oldest Vespa Scooter Is Up For Auction

The World’s oldest Vespa scooter was hand-built in 1946 and is in working condition; is expected to fetch between €250,000 and €300,000 (approx. Rs 1.76 crores to Rs 2.2 crores) in the auction.

The world's oldest Vespa scooter, a hand-built vehicle that featured in the 1953 Audrey Hepburn blockbuster movie Roman Holiday, is up for auction and is expected to fetch close to €300,000 (approx. Rs 2.2 crores).

Oldest Vespa Scooter In The World Is Up For Auction

The oldest Vespa is from Piaggio's "0 Series" with the serial number 1003 and was made in 1946; this makes it the third prototype of 60 produced by the famous Italian company.

Oldest Vespa Scooter In The World Is Up For Auction

As per the original patent application, a Vespa is categorised as a "motorcycle with rationally placed parts and elements with a frame combining with mudguards and engine cowling covering all working parts."

It further states that "the whole constitutes a rational, comfortable motorcycle offering protection from mud and dust without jeopardising requirements of appearance and elegance."

Oldest Vespa Scooter In The World Is Up For Auction

However, don't expect the oldest Vespa scooter to go for a low price. Catawiki, the company who is auctioning the scooter, anticipates it to sell in the price range of €250,000 and €300,000 (approx. Rs 1.76 crores to Rs 2.2 crores).

Oldest Vespa Scooter In The World Is Up For Auction

When the auction ends, the owner won't just own a piece of history, this Vespa still runs.

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Article Published On: Friday, March 24, 2017, 18:00 [IST]
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