Author: Stuart Owen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784423165
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Vespa and Lambretta remain the two most iconic motor scooter brands, even four decades after the latter's demise. But what made them such a European sensation in the postwar era? And why were they particularly popular in Britain in the 1950s and '60s? Motor scooter expert Stuart Owen explains the rise of Innocenti's Lambretta and Piaggio's Vespa, from the wartime ruins of Italy, through years of plenty as the two manufacturers exploited a ready market for affordable, economic transport, and then their decline into more uncertain times as motor cars trespassed on their success. He also explores the rich history of accessorising and customising the scooters, their essential role in the mod movement, and the revival in Vespa's fortunes following the release of the cult film Quadrophenia.
Vespa and Lambretta Motor Scooters
Author: Stuart Owen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784423165
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Vespa and Lambretta remain the two most iconic motor scooter brands, even four decades after the latter's demise. But what made them such a European sensation in the postwar era? And why were they particularly popular in Britain in the 1950s and '60s? Motor scooter expert Stuart Owen explains the rise of Innocenti's Lambretta and Piaggio's Vespa, from the wartime ruins of Italy, through years of plenty as the two manufacturers exploited a ready market for affordable, economic transport, and then their decline into more uncertain times as motor cars trespassed on their success. He also explores the rich history of accessorising and customising the scooters, their essential role in the mod movement, and the revival in Vespa's fortunes following the release of the cult film Quadrophenia.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784423165
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Vespa and Lambretta remain the two most iconic motor scooter brands, even four decades after the latter's demise. But what made them such a European sensation in the postwar era? And why were they particularly popular in Britain in the 1950s and '60s? Motor scooter expert Stuart Owen explains the rise of Innocenti's Lambretta and Piaggio's Vespa, from the wartime ruins of Italy, through years of plenty as the two manufacturers exploited a ready market for affordable, economic transport, and then their decline into more uncertain times as motor cars trespassed on their success. He also explores the rich history of accessorising and customising the scooters, their essential role in the mod movement, and the revival in Vespa's fortunes following the release of the cult film Quadrophenia.
Classic Scooters
Author: Mike Webster
Publisher:
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Category : Motor scooters
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Motor scooters
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Consumers Index to Product Evaluations and Information Sources
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Category : Commercial products
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
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Category : Commercial products
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Cycle World Magazine
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1134
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1134
Book Description
Cycle World Magazine
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1494
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1494
Book Description
Motor
Author:
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Category : Automobile drivers
Languages : en
Pages : 1204
Book Description
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Category : Automobile drivers
Languages : en
Pages : 1204
Book Description
Motorcycle
Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801885303
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
An illustrated guide to the history of motorcycle design that profiles bikes from around the world, describes technical and stylistic innovations, and includes photographs.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801885303
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
An illustrated guide to the history of motorcycle design that profiles bikes from around the world, describes technical and stylistic innovations, and includes photographs.
N.A.R.T.
Author: Terry O'Neil
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117014
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Luigi Chinetti's association with Ferrari, and the origins, formation and racing history of NART (North American Racing Team). A complex organisation, inextricably linked to Luigi Chinetti Motors Inc, NART enjoyed success on the race tracks of the US and Europe for three decades - as well as financial difficulties and arguments with organisers -Â to rightly become a legend.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117014
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Luigi Chinetti's association with Ferrari, and the origins, formation and racing history of NART (North American Racing Team). A complex organisation, inextricably linked to Luigi Chinetti Motors Inc, NART enjoyed success on the race tracks of the US and Europe for three decades - as well as financial difficulties and arguments with organisers -Â to rightly become a legend.
Catalog of Copyright Entries
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher:
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Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
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Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
Motor Cycling and Motoring
Author:
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Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 682
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