Developed since 1946, the Piaggio Vespa is a true icon of Italian style, synonymous with the urban unicycle. Over the years, it has appeared in countless films, publications and advertising campaigns as a symbol of the evolution of a lifestyle returning to normalcy after the war. To date, more than 3.5 million Vespa 50s have been produced in various models and variations. This model was a continuation of the 1970 Vespa after a small “facelift.” The Special had a square headlight.