Piaggio Ape Calessino
Evocative of Italy in the 50’s, and featured in Fellini’s Dolce Vita, the Piaggio Ape is a legendary four-seater leisure vehicle originally designed by aeronautical engineer Corradino d’Ascanio. In 2007 999 reissues were reproduced, and Piaggio now has released 100 copies with electric motors. Originally produced (in 1948) to transport goods with a single cylinder 422 cc engine, the new version features an electric motor powered by a Lithium-ion battery rechargeable in 4 hours, with speeds peaking at 50 KM / H (about 30mph). The new version also features wood paneling and a folding top, making it perfect for your own Talented Mr. Ripley moment.
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[...] the ’50s Italians could be seen cruising the streets in the Ape – Piaggio’s lil four-seater leisure vehicle. reminiscent of times past, Piaggio has updated the design and is now releasing 100 of these bad [...]
Piaggio Ape Calessino « added these pithy words on Aug 18 09 at 12:00 pm[...] the ’50s Italians could be seen cruising the streets in the Ape – Piaggio’s lil four-seater leisure vehicle. reminiscent of times past, Piaggio has updated the design and is now releasing 100 of these bad [...]
Piaggio Ape Calessino - Dr. SeussJuice added these pithy words on Oct 08 09 at 7:07 pm
