Posted on Jan 3, 2019

Nostalgia For Vespas Is Fueling A Revival Of The Iconic Scooter In Pakistan

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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Many Pakistanis fondly recall riding on the backs of their father's Vespas. In an act of nostalgia, some Pakistanis are restoring the iconic Italian scooters — and many foreigners are snapping them up.

Nostalgia For Vespas Is Fueling A Revival Of The Iconic Scooter In Pakistan

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SSG William Jones

Posted 6 y ago

Now that's pretty cool@

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SSG William Jones

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...cool!

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

Posted 6 y ago

Small, easily maneuverable and energy efficient...what's not to like?

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MSgt Richard Randall

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They're easy to park as well!
https://youtu.be/G-8RxoPcNCU

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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint

Posted 6 y ago

I also remember them and enjoyed them in Italy. Interesting that the revival is in Pakistan. I bet the marketing team did not see that coming!

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Nostalgia For Vespas Is Fueling A Revival Of The Iconic Scooter In Pakistan

Nostalgia For Vespas Is Fueling A Revival Of The Iconic Scooter In Pakistan

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