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Vespa GTV 300 "140th of Piaggio"

Produced in 140 units, it will only be on sale for four days: here's how to grab one

Piaggio, founded in 1884, is 140 years old, and Vespa is celebrating it with a special edition, exclusive as never before in the history of the world's most famous and beloved scooter.

Centro Stile Piaggio has created a model that is already in the sights of collectors because it will be produced in limited numbers to a maximum of 140 pieces and will be available for only four days, the same as the big Vespa World Days 2024 gathering that, from April 18 to 21, brings together thousands of Vespisti and national Vespa Clubs from 66 countries. In fact, during the days of the big celebration, Vespa 140th of Piaggios will beavailable to order on the web (vespa.com) or, in attendance, at Vespa Village, the beating heart of Vespa World Days 2024, which will take place in Pontedera.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors from all over the world to win a version that promises to be among the rarest, most coveted and valuable.

BORN ON A GTV 300 BASE
In Vespa 140th of Piaggio, made on the basis of Vespa Gtv 300 HPE, respect for the most classic and evocative forms of Vespa history is realized through an extraordinary combination of myth and modernity, in which the low headlight and exposed tube handlebars are combined with sporty finishes and hi-tech equipment.
The special version features blue and light blue graphics on a white body, the Piaggio Group's institutional colors, which interact with the classic Vespa graphics and new monogram, and the logo celebrating 140 years.Livery also taken up by the classic tie on the front shield, the hallmark of every Vespa, designed with triple air intakes on both sides and central grilles. The windshield is also a nod to the racing spirit from which the Gtv is inspired.
The saddle is blue, with tone-on-tone and contrasting double stitching, and features the unmistakable single-seat look, with a wide and comfortable seat. A rear seat cover is standard, another nod to Vespa's elegantly sporty soul.
The wheel rims, in blue with blue inserts, are also dedicated to the model. Completing the aesthetics of the new Vespa 140th of Piaggio are black trim on the shield surround, mirrors, muffler and removable passenger footrests.
Each example will be identified by a numbered commemorative plaque on the back of the shield, also embellished with the 140th anniversary logo.
Source: https://www.dueruote.it/news/moto-scooter/2024/04/15/piaggio-ecco-l-edizione-limitata-per-i-140-anni-della-vespa.html (IT, translated by deepl.com)

Does not inspire me personally

https://motociclismo.pt/en/vespa-140th-by-piaggio-highest-performance-engine-ever-mounted-on-a-vespa-model/

I hope the bags is as nice as the 946 dragon jacket

Official page in English is now up

https://www.vespa.com/en_EN/landing-page/vespa-140th-of-piaggio/

Doesn't do it for me.

They really should have put some graphics on the bike that reflects the history of piaggio and their products. These guys have built trains and planes and small cars and three wheeled delivery vehicles as well as vespas and other assorted scooters.

The official landing page restricts availability to certain markets:

If you buy one for me and ship it to me I'll send you a cheque

Obviously just tarting up the old little motors to get them out the door before the 310 arrives.

Because 140 units are relevant for Piaggio?

I didn't say i would ride it unmodified.

Since it's a gtv I'd first modify it like this and then it would suit my needs

https://www.instagram.com/maikelspa85

Almost £7000?

Nowhere is there an official price for the 140th special model. But since the regular GTV already costs £6750 in the UK: https://www.vespa.com/gb_EN/models/gtv/

Does it have the new suspension?

No and neither does the regular gtv

No. Why should it? Nothing is currently changing in series GTV. At Vespa, a special model just means a different color, different stickers and a numbered plate.

Nice skid plate on that bike. With the RedBull stickers, I wonder if it is going to be raced/used in an extreme event.

Paris-Dakar?

At least it was a swinging strike by the art dept..

O.S.

Well the GTV frequently gets the new features of the GTS a year or three later so wondered if the special edition wails be the first GTV to have the new suspension

Yes, it would be nice...

WOW! A Polini themed GTV. That must have been really hard for the designers...

Well, only 140 worldwide makes it kind of special.

It's the same, because it's the same colors? They can't use blue and white?Which are the corporate Piaggio colors

The experiences I've had with my Supertech make it more special to me

Why aren't they using the new 310 motor?
And it really does look like a Polini Cup bike.

because it drinks too much oil

That's how many 300cc motors they have left.

So who remembers when the 946 was a limited edition model Piaggio was only going to make and sell for one year?

And for the rest of the year there will be no more GTS & GTV 300???

Now you can apply/request for an order ("Contact me"): https://www.vespa.com/en_EN/landing-page/vespa-140th-of-piaggio/

I heard a price of 9500€…

We sold so many, we decided to make the same bike with Green stickers instead of blue.