POSTCARD FROM ITALY - 1961 Piaggio Vespa GS Scooter

The Gran Sport, or "G.S." 150 was unveiled in 1955, and blended style and speed. The G.S. wasn't the first luxury or sporting scooter, but it was the first to achieve mass market success. It opened the door for the many models and makes of scooters which followed its footsteps.

There were several versions of the G.S. 150 made. They are commonly referred to by the beginning of the frame number on the scooter. The first G.S.'s frame number began at VS1 in 1955, and the last ended with VS5 in 1961.

The G.S. represented a substantial upgrade from the truly utilitarian Vespas which preceded it. Indeed, Piaggio had introduced a 150cc version of the Vespa in 1954, but the G.S. 150, began in 1955, was something else entirely. In the U.S., I'm not sure exactly when G.S.'s were first imported to the U.S.. I have seen a handful of VS4's, and quite a few VS5's. If Piaggio imported VS3's, it was not in significant numbers. I do not believe that any VS1 or VS2 were originally sold in the U.S.

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[theartistformallyknownasdi]

Scooters are like phat girl's, sort oph phun to ride but you don't want your phriend's to see you doing it.

[aeh]

Great Vespa GS - in West Ham colours as well! Much more fun than a wristwatch. COYI

[hcavn]

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[markt]

I'd like to see watch videos. I've subscribed to the wrong channel, my bad.

[amintaslneto]

Imagine the big boi riding this scooter and shouting Rolex, Rolex,

[bobbydean]

You don't have to be gay to buy a Vespa, but riding one around confirms any suspicions others may have of your orientation.