Vespa Sportique

  • The delightful Douglas Sportique that closed Vespa production in England

    The delightful Douglas Sportique that closed Vespa production in England

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    Big Chris presents a delightful little Vespa, a Douglas Sportique to be precise, the very last model of Vespa to be made in England. When the final Sportiques rolled off the production line in 1965 at the Kingswood Works in Bristol, their tiny 8in wheels left behind a legacy that has grown over time and…

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  • Luscious, luxurious Gran Lusso

    Luscious, luxurious Gran Lusso

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    The Gran Lusso is an often-overlooked classic Vespa. Not only does Martin Bridgewater’s example have the look, it also has history and a serious pedigree. Big Chris takes a look Martin Bridgewater must be one of the nicest scooterists I know, a gentleman and always willing to lend a helping hand when required. Along with…

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