Steampunk Vespa Piaggio scooter modded by greek artist is eye candy

The iconic Vespa Piaggio scooter will never be forgotten by people who once rode it and also for the generation next who fantasize about riding one even more that driving a Hayabusa. Ok, the comparison might have got a bit blown out but still no one will ever forget those five words “Vespa”. Add a few more words on the paper and you’ll get a Steampunk Vespa that truly captures your imagination. Designed and modded by Pulsar Projects. This steampunkish Vespa Guardian was the result of greek artist and profound sculptor Coffin Cris who turned one legendary Italian auto symbol into a retro Steampunk wonder.

Probably one of the prime work of art to feature in the Vespa Piaggio Museum with chrome finish tires, clutch and brake pedals. Also there are bright blue LED lights for showing the speed and other statistics while the exteriors are all draped in copper, brass and silverfish finish anywhere you set eyes on this Vespa. Have a look at some more pictures of Coffin’s work and enjoy.

Scooter Wall Art is for a nerdy geek’s weird fantasies

How about having a classic scooter pinned right onto your living room wall? Sounds weird, yes, but interesting enough to be geeky for your wall. Have a look at this fully restored real 1960’s Vespa Piaggio scooter front section depicted in an eye-popping retro wall art and you’ll definitely want to have one. Giving your wall a very unique look whether it is a commercial location, restaurant, bar or bedroom; the Scooter Wall Art can be yours for the taking to learn more jump straight over to Vintage60 and yes, do hang on for some pictures too. And yes don’t let those notorious kids anywhere around this wall art as they might want to play the Spiderman who drives on vertical walls.

Vespa Quarantasei Concept – The Future of Vespa

Vespa has built a reputation for classic, retro-styled scooters, trading on its iconic styling. The Quarantasei concept unveiled at EICMA however is a look toward ahead, and possibly the most futuristic looking Vespa ever.

The Quarantasei is named for the number 46, which represents the year Vespa first began producing scooters. (UPDATE: The Piaggio Group has quietly decided to rename the concept scooter the Vespa 946. The new name is much easier to spell and pronounce for non-Italian speakers, making it easier to market – if Piaggio ever decides to bring the 946 to production …)

Designed by the Vespa Pontedera Style Center, the Quarantasei maintains classic Vespa lines established from the original 1945 MP6 prototype, the “Wasp” that became forefather of all Vespas.

The most distinguishable element of the Quarantasei’s design is the aggressive forward lean in the rear, emphasized by the hanging seat and the way the bottom of the frame rises up towards the wasp-like tail.

While the design is purely a concept, a glimpse of possible future models, its powerplant is very real and likely to go into production in upcoming scooters. Piaggio developed a new fuel-injected 125cc four-stroke, three-valve air-cooled engine for the Quarantasei. According to Piaggio, the engine’s three-valve timing optimizes the load motion in the cylinder and the positioning of the spark plug, increasing combustion and helping keep components cool.

Piaggio claims a maximum output of 11.7 hp at 8250 rpm while torque peaks at 7.6 at 7000 rpm. A 150cc version claims peak output of 13.0 hp at 8000 rpm and torque of  9.3 at 6500 rpm.

BeoVESPA 2011

Online Prijava za BEOVESPA skup 10.06. – 12.06. 2011.

- Za ucesnike i Vespa klubove iz Srbije kotizacija 1500 din (15 eur)

- Za ucesnike i Vespa klubove iz inostranstva kotizacija 2000 din (20 eur)

- For foreign clubs and participients meeting fee is 20 eur

Notice: International visitors will pay fee on arrival. (10.06.2011 from 18h)

Ime i prezime / Your Name and last name (obavezno / required)

Vas Email / Your Email (obavezno / required)

Grad / Town

Država / Country (obavezno /required)

Klub / Club name

Vespa / Vespa model (obavezno / required)

Registracija / Plate number (obavezno / required)

Velicina majice / Shirt size (obavezno / required)
MLXLXXL

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Kotizaciju uplatiti najkasnije do 05.06.2011, na dole navedeni racun, cime potvrdjujete svoj dolazak.

Napomena: Kotizacija je nepovratna.

NAZIV PRIMOCA / ACCOUNT HOLDER:  Društvo ljubitelja Vespe, Beograd
BROJ RAČUNA PRIMAOCA / ACCOUNT NUMBER: Banka Intesa :br. z.r. 160-352045-77 
SVRHA PLAĆANJA / PAYMENT FOR: KOTIZACIJA  Beovespa 2011 / MEETING FEE Beovespa 2011

INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS:

For foreign clubs and participients meeting fee is 20 eur

International visitors will pay fee on arrival. (10.06.2011 from 18h)

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Prvi internacionalni Vespa skup u Beogradu, BEOVESPA – 10.06. – 12.06. 2011.

petak:

-okupljanje od 16h do 20h na dogovorenom mestu u sirem centru grada

-registracija (podela akreditacija i organizovanje smestaja)

-odlazak u kamp ili predvidjeni smestaj

-21h pice dobrodoslice u kafeu u uzem centru grada

-23h odlazak na spavanje u kamp ili predvidjeni smestaj

subota:

-okupljanje ucesnika i gostiju, dorucak  u 10h, Ada

-polazak sa Ade u 11h

-revijalna voznja kroz siri centar grada, Kosutnjak…

-dolazak pred gradsku skupstinu (parkiranje, program, slikanje…)

-pauza od 1:30h u toku koje je organizovana poseta muzeju automobila…

-voznja kroz uzi centar grada

-parking na ulazu u Kalemegdan

-rucak: lunch paket

-program: revijalno takmicenje ( spora voznja, ispit spretnosti – voznja izmedju cunjeva)

-dodela nagrada za: prvo mesto u takmicenju, najstariju vespu na skupu, gosta sa najvise

predjenim km do Beograda.

-slobodno vreme od 2h za obilazak uzeg centra grada (slobodne aktivnosti u organizaciji TOB)

-voznja kroz grad i Kosutnjak

-povratak na Adu u kamp posle 18h (kratki odmor)

-20h svecana vecera / specijaliteti sa rostilja

-23h odlazak na zurku, klub – Ada

nedelja:

-dorucak u 10h

-12h odjavljivanje i odlazak iz kampa

First international Vespa meeting in Belgrade  ”BEOVESPA ”– 10.06. – 12.06. 2011.

Friday:

• 16:00 – 20:00hrs Gathering/check-in at the appointed place, downtown Belgrade
• Registration of participants (accrediting and accommodation organization)
• Departure to camp or appointed accommodating facility
• 21:00hrs Welcoming drink/cocktail at one of a city center pubs
• 23:00hrs Bedtime, depart. to the camp or booked accommodation

Saturday:

• 10:00hrs Gathering of participants and guests for the breakfast.

11:00 departure from Ada

• Revue ride through wider centre of Belgrade (Ada, Koshutnak, Dedinje, “Red Star” stadium, Autokomanda, Slavia square, palace of Belgrade… )
• Arrival at the City hall (photo session)
• 1h30’ brake, including organized tour at the Cars & Oldtimers Museum…
• Downtown ride
• Parking at the at the entrance of Kalemegdan park /fortress
• Lunch packages:
• revue contest (slow driving, skill test – cones obstacle driving)
• award ceremony: first place in contest, oldest Vespa attending BeoVespa, participant with highest mileage driven to Belgrade
• free time, 2hrs for Belgrade downtown tour (organized by Tourist Organization of Belgrade)
• city ride
• return to Ada camp after 18:00 (short break)
• 20:00 dinner party/ Serbian grill specials
• 22:00 party at club, Ada

Sunday:

• 10:00 breakfast
• 12:00 check-out and departure