The Italian-based seller who is a private collector of 60 rare Vespas is calling this Vespa “the earliest example of the Piaggio masterpiece, as created by Corradino d’Ascanio.” Or in other words, the oldest Vespa in the world … allegedly.
There were 21 bids for the working scooter which was hand-crafted in 1946. It was estimated to sell for up to $A424,771(€300,000) but sold for $A256,252(€191,000).
The 1946 Series 0 Vespa is powered by a 98cc two-stroke engine matched to a three-speed transmission and is said to be in working order.
