VESPA celebrates 70th Anniversary celebrations | Vespa Convoy Experience

Vespa is now 70 years young!

In conjuction with the Malaysian Vespa 70th Anniversary celebration, it has been dubbed as "The largest Vespa Gathering", which was held at Publika Shopping Gallery on a sunny Saturday, 19th November 2016. And to celebrate the worldwide celebration, Naza Premira Sdn Bhd, the sole importer and distributor of Vespa products in Malaysia has put on display six new Vespa variants that are now on offer to the Malaysian public.

Check out all the Vespa's in a row

Some of the new variants feature three exclusive 70th anniversary model, the Vespa GTS, Vespa PX and Vespa Primavera, two newly upgraded 2016 models, Vespa Sprint ABS and Vespa Primavera ABS and the recently introduced Vespa Sprint Adventure. Vespa has come a long way since the company produced its first scooter, the Vespa 98 back in 1946 and now has created a heritage of exclusively designed Vespa's for the past 70 years. To celebrate the achievements, Vespa has showcased a heritage area in Publika to summarise the most important milestones and models that Vespa has achieved since then.

My Vespa Rider on a Limited Edition Vespa PX

Thats me taking an opportunity at the gallery. hehe

Before i go any further, i have to say that im thankful to have a partner who's a part of the Vespa Convoy team and i was honoured to be given the opportunity to be his pillion a.k.a passenger. HAHA #girlfanning to be on a Vespa with le partner in crime (dream checked). The Convoy was about a 15km journey from Naza World Petaling Jaya to Publika Shopping Gallery, and i have to say that it was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity to be escorted with traffic police making sure we were given priority on the road throughout our 15km journey. SO KEWLS OMG!

With over 500 Vespa's from Naza World heading to Publika Shopping Gallery!

Upon reaching the event space, with over 500 Vespa's being present to take over Publika Shopping Gallery, its pretty hard to not attract attention from shoppers and passerby's where i spotted a few who were taking their phones out to record the moment. I would do the same too since its not everyday that you see over 500 different types of Vespa's in one location. Not to forget that present during the convoy was the ROCKER Malaysian Artist, Amy Search who was also a part of the convoy on the 70th Anniversary Vespa to lead the convoy.

The Limited production colour in Turqoise

There were three limited production-run of the 70th Anniversary models in Azzuro 70th Anniversary colour (turquoise) and its pretty hard to not fall in love with the exclusive models in conjunction with the 70th Anniversary celebration. The limited production featured the Vespa PX, Vespa GTS and Vespa Primavera where the models featured seats upholstered in brown leather with the 70th Anniversary logo embossed on it. The models are also garnished with chrome rear carrier and a custom made 70th Anniversary brown leather carrying case that snugly fits at the back.

Custom Made 70th Anniversary chrome

Custom Made 70th Anniversary Brown Leather Carrying Case

To celebrate the anniversary, they also featured two newly upgraded 2016 models, Vespa Sprint ABS and Vespa Primavera ABS which are both updated with an I-GET engine and an ABS system for 2016. The Vespa Sprint ABS and Vespa Primavera ABS are powered by a 154.8cc, single cylinder, 4-stroke, 3 valve, electronic injection I-GET engine that produces 9.5kw at 7,750 rpm and 12.7 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. Both models rides on a single arm with helical spring and single double-acting hydraulic shock absorber with ABS disc brakes at the front and a double-acting shock absorber, adjustable with four-position pre-loading with drum brakes at the rear and 12-inch wheels.

Featuring the Vespa Sprint Adventure

The newest addition to the Vespa collection would be the Vespa Sprint Adventure, garnished with a front and rear black carrier and a smoked fly screen. The Vespa Sprint Adventure is powered by a 154.8cc, single cyclinder, 4-stroke, 3 valve, electronic injection I-GET engine that produces 9.5kw at 7,750 rpm and 12.8Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. It rides on a single arm with helical spring and single double-acting hydraulic shock absorber with ABS disc brakes at the front and a double-acting shock absorber, adjustable with four-position pre-loading with drum brakes at the rear and 12-inch wheels.

Psst, im wearing the Vespa official merchandise leather jacket (RP: RM500)

Vespa riders were entertained with performances, games and other activities during the celebration. There were also selling Vespa Merchandises which were oh so preets that even i felt like buying. (If only i was rich enough to buy everything. Sobs!) But somehow enjoying my day by checking out the Vespa models from different generations while taking photos of it, i ended up staying back for their lucky draw. And guess what? I was actually lucky enough to score myself some Dr. Marten cash vouchers worth RM500! THANK YOU VESPA!

Amy Search rocking the stage

The event ended with Amy Search performing a few of his solo's while the 'riders' sang along to his rock genre tunes. All in all, i have to admit that it was a nice experience to see Vespa riders from all over Malaysia, gathering at Publika Shopping Gallery to celebrate VESPA's 70th Anniversary celebration. Since i was there, i managed to get a glimpse of some vintage Vespa models which isnt that easy to spot on a regular day (I also might have accidentally fell in love with some of the Vespa models present during the event. LOL). Hehe. Well, I guess i should end my post here before it gets too draggy. If youre hooked on Vespa's as much that i unexpectedly did, do share me your favourite models as i would love to hear from you. Till my next post xx