4 Inch 1969 Vespa 50 SpecialScooter 1/18 and similar items

At 1/18 Scale the model can display some very nice details. The model is made of a combination diecast metal and plastic. The coloring and detail are very impressive. The models measure approximately 4 inches long, 1.75 inches wide and 2.25 inches high (from the ground to the top of the head light). The model stand on a functional kickstand. This is not a toy. Recommended for 15 and up Vespa is an Italian brand of scooters and mopeds manufactured by Piaggio. The name means wasp in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio. From their inception, Vespa scooters have been known for a painted, pressed steel body which combines, in a unified structure: a full cowling enclosure around the engine concealing dirt or grease, a flat floor panel protecting the feet, and a prominent front fairing to divert wind and rain.