Wednesday, December 15, 2010

ABC Wednesday: V is for Vespa

There's a Vespa store on College Avenue in the Rockridge neighborhood.  Every time I drive by they seem to beckon.  They're making them in candy colors now. But I'm holding out for 1950s aqua.  For more "V" posts, check out this week's ABC Wednesday.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:01 AM
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16 comments:

  1. photowannabeDecember 14, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Awesome colors but 50's turquois will be perfect.

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  2. VioletSkyDecember 14, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    I haven't seen those candy coloured ones. the aqua is still a favourite, though.

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  3. mrsnesbittDecember 15, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    We see lots of vespas in Bridlington here on the North Yorkshire Coast. There are lots of ralleys there and it is always fun to see them riding in their convoys! Ofcourse as bikers we give them respect but something goes back to the mods and rockers era! lol!
    Thanks so much
    Denise
    ABC Team

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  4. AndyDecember 15, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    Nice capture of the colours.

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  5. CherylDecember 15, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    I have a friend who wants one too. I'd hold out for the aqua too. It makes a bold statement on the road.

    My word veri? vorns! How appropriate and fun.

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  6. Louis la VacheDecember 15, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    We'll have to check in with Signor Vespa about the proper color choice... «Louis» thinks il Signor will vote for the aqua...

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  7. Roger Owen GreenDecember 15, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    I think I'd go for red. If you're gonna go...
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  8. John @ Beans and I on the LooseDecember 15, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    There is one here in Santa Rosa on College Ave., no less. I never thought of taking a picture as you did. Very nice.

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  9. LindaDecember 15, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Love those old Vespa colors.

    Linda
    ABC Wednesday Team

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  10. JackDecember 15, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    I dunno, Oakland, that candy-colored pink one has your name on it.

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  11. Su-sieee! MacDecember 15, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I had a red scooter (don't recall the brand) when I lived in San Francisco. It was the only way to travel. Got a parking space all the time! :-) Toot toot!

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  12. UnknownDecember 15, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    If I lived alone in the city, I would get one for sure! My step-daughter's boyfriend has one that he zips around on in San Francisco. Next time I visit, I'll have to ask him if I can ride it. Come to think of it, I'm not sure if you need a special license.

    Great colors in this shot!

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  13. Tumblewords:December 15, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    I haven't yet squashed my desire for one of these machines. Excellent shot.

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  14. FrançoiseDecember 15, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    bonjour,
    De bien belles couleurs pour ces Vespa.

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  15. FranciscaDecember 15, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Candy colored Vespas make a Very Vonderful V post. :-D

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  16. James MarkDecember 16, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Nice shot of iconic machines - but I'm a Lambretta fan!

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