About this Vehicle

The Austin Vespa was a small microcar produced in the early 1950s by Austin in collaboration with the Italian company Piaggio, though it shared little with the Vespa scooters beyond the name. Compact and economical, it was designed to offer affordable motoring for postwar consumers. With its simple styling and efficient engine, the Austin Vespa reflected the growing European demand for lightweight personal transport. This is a very unusual vehicle.