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Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome's historic center to mark iconic scooter's 80th anniversary

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Jul 5, 2026

Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome's historic center to mark iconic scooter's 80th anniversary

By DAVID BILLER and TRISHA THOMAS ROME (AP) - More than 10,000 Vespas putt-putt-putted around the Colosseum and past the Roman Forum on Saturday, marking the 80th anniversary of th…

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Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome's historic center to mark iconic scooter's 80th anniversary

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