RM Sotheby's 1952 Vespa 125 'Faro Basso' Monaco 2014
This lovely Vespa was sold to Mr. Gregor from Germany !!!! - A true legend at two wheels, the legendary "Faro Basso" : 1954 VESPA 125 VM2T - Fully restored - Never used !!! Today these early models of Vespa are much prized, sought by collectors and enthusiast everywhere, and is even rarer and
1952 Vespa 125 'Faro Basso' Monaco 2014 RM Sotheby's
Meet the Vespa Faro Basso - the last two words of which translate to 'low light', describing the most distinctive feature of this scooter. Made famous in the movie Roman Holiday, this lovely scooter is one of the rarest Vespas ever produced, and it houses a 150cc engine underneath the right rear cowling - which has cutouts to help.
Vespa bacchetta Faro Basso V14T, 1950, restored condition. Swiss
Vespa ACMA / Faro Basso Vespa 125 V30-33T/VM1-2T/150 VL1-3T/VB1T/VGL1T l 118mm, aluminium Add to cart
1952 Vespa Faro Basso Bikeurious
HISTORY. The Vespa 125 (and its progenitor, the Vespa 98) was the perfect vehicle in the perfect time. For post-war Italy, it offered a flawless combination of beautiful design, innovative engineering, and one of the best marketing programs the world has ever seen. At a time when fewer than 10 percent of Italian households had the combination.
1954 VESPA 125 “Faro Basso” The legend !!! Italian Vintage Motors
The Sears Vespas were not called "Vespa" at all, but were re-badged as "Allstate" by Sears.. These scooters are often referred to as "faro basso," which means "low lamp" in Italian. In English, they are typically called "fender light" Vespas. The headlight was moved to the handlebars for all markets by Piaggio in 1955.
Classic 1957 Vespa Faro Basso Completely Restored in Leith
This 1951 Vespa 125CC V31T Faro Basso sold 1 year ago. There are currently 12 other Vespa for sale. VIEW AUCTION
Vespa Faro Basso V30 1950 Bestes Angebot von Piaggio.
The Faro Basso Vespa is a classic design for all time. 1951 VESPA FARO BASSO V31 (BM266). $19,750. These early Vespas have a style all their own. There is nothing like the faro basso. Riding one is a fantastic experience. The wide handlebars give very good control and stability. They are simply fun.
1954 Piaggio Vespa faro basso Piaggio Moto d'epoca Ruote da Sogno
An Italian-made Faro Basso Vespa was displayed on the Douglas stand at the 1949 Earls Court Motorcycle show. Douglas Vespa production commenced in 1951 although no Faro Basso Vespas were produced for the British market. Back in the early 50s, a television set was a luxury item, avenues open to advertising all manner of products to the masses.
1957 VESPA 125 “FARO BASSO” The myth !!! Italian Vintage Motors
Una delle più importanti icone del design italiano nel mondo, la #Vespa "Faro Basso" (così detta per la posizione del faro sul parafango anteriore) è anche l.
The Split 15 Vespa Faro Basso Custom. Scooterismo Genuine
Most definitely.This Vespa Faro Basso (low headlight) model is the same as that used in the 1953 movie Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, which brought the Vespa scooter - hitherto little known outside its native Italy - to the attention of a wider world. This model is very sought-after because of its partly aluminium.
Farobasso by Piaggio Vespa
The iconic "faro basso" ( meaning low-light) early 1950's vespa model that buzzed all over Italy and got everyone moving again just after the war . This 1953 version was made world famous in the same year staring in the Holywood movie "Roman Holiday" staring Gregory Peck and Audery Hepburn . Mr Peck swoons the pretty young Hepburn while riding.
1952 Vespa 125 'Faro Basso' Monaco 2014 RM Sotheby's
1° raduno - mostra europea istria senza frontiere 2013 (registro storico vespa) - rally faro basso . 1° evropsko sreČanje - razstava istra brez mej 2013 (zgodovinski register vespa) - rally faro basso . 1° europski susret - izloŽba istra bez granica 2013 (povijesni registar vespa) - rally faro basso. slowenien - kroatien
1954 VESPA 125 “FARO BASSO” The myth !!! Italian Vintage Motors
With its distinctive "faro basso" (low headlight), the Vespa GTV has been turning traditionalist heads since 2006. Today, in Milan, the 2023 Vespa GTV was unveiled. While retaining the profile that put the vintage into the GTV, it has clearly been updated to modern standards.
1954 VESPA 125 “FARO BASSO” The myth !!! Italian Vintage Motors
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1954 VESPA 125 “FARO BASSO” The myth !!! Italian Vintage Motors
1957 Vespa 125 "Faro basso" - Totally restored !!! This Vespa belonged to a collector, it was restored a few years ago and. never used, all parts of this rare Vespa are genuine,recovered and restored. All of which makes this model one of the most desired Vespas, it's simple, it represents the symbol of the Vespa….
1952 Vespa Faro Basso Bikeurious
The Vespa is a Faro Basso (which means light down) and was named because of the front light on the wheel guard. This was the normal place for the headlight when production in Italy started 1947. This particular VN1 model had its first owner from Torino (Turin) who apparently had some engine problems and changed the 125cc engine with an 150cc.
