https://www.scmp.com/rss/500044/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Hong Kong’s love for the Vespa has always burned bright, right from the '50s, when the iconic scooter started grabbing attention outside Europe. The Vespa, which means “wasp” in Italian, retains its cult-like status due to its largely unchanged design elements. In the '50s and '60s in the British colony, the colorful scooter was seen everywhere from race tracks to being deployed by the police force. Enthusiasts were already tinkering and modding Vespas, and the fandom was strong. These images... https://www.scmp.com/culture/vespas-vintage-1950s-hong-kong-photos/article/2152777?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/vespas-vintage-1950s-hong-kong-photos/article/2152777?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:15:15 +0000