Vespa is gearing up for its 80th anniversary, and it’s marking the occasion the only way Vespa knows how. The brand is dipping back into its own history and pulling out a pair of special edition models called the Vespa 80th. Both the Primavera and GTS get the treatment, and the whole idea is to blend the original 1946 look with the tech and comfort of the modern lineup.
The big spotlight here is the color.
Vespa calls it Verde Pastello, and it’s a soft, spring green that comes straight from the earliest Vespa archives. It’s the same shade that showed up on the first single color models right after the war. Back then, Europe was rebuilding from scratch, and the scooter became a symbol of optimism and creativity. Vespa is tapping right back into that energy with this anniversary series.
The green isn’t just on the bodywork. Vespa spread the color across a bunch of details that would normally be chrome or black. The mirrors, the grab handle, the shield guard edges, the switchgear housings, the front suspension arm, and even the backplate cover all match the body. The finish is glossy with a mix of satin accents, so even though the palette is simple, the overall look is bold. The seat, the footrest inserts, and the grips use a slightly darker green, so the whole scooter keeps that tone-on-tone vibe.
The wheels are one of the coolest throwbacks. They were inspired by the old stamped sheet metal rims from the 1946 Vespa 98. These new ones have the same enclosed look but are updated for modern use. They’re painted in Verde Pastello with a diamond cut channel and an “Est. 1946” marking worked into the design. On the Primavera 80th, there’s also a functional side cooling grille on the left, which ties it even closer to the classic layout.
Branding is kept clean but meaningful. There’s the standard Vespa logo on the front shield along with a small 80th anniversary plate. The backplate gets a badge with the “80 years of Vespa Est. 1946” logo. It’s subtle enough to feel special without screaming “limited edition scooter.”
These 80th anniversary models are built to be collectible, and you can expect them to be a big part of Vespa’s celebration in Rome from June 25 to 28, 2026. The event is shaping up to be the biggest Vespa party the brand has ever held, which feels fitting for a scooter that has survived eight decades, inspired more than 160 different models, and basically defined Italian style for entire generations.
Source: Vespa
