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Ape Calessino 1952
Italy • 16 Oct 2020
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AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Ape Calessino is a rare and beautifully restored example of the iconic Italian micro-taxi. It features new wooden parts and represents a piece of "Dolce Vita" history, ideal for collectors or unique display purposes.
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The vehicle is described as "Perfectly restored, new wooden parts," suggesting it's in excellent condition. However, the lack of documents and potential registration issues might slightly detract from its overall rating.
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Ape Calessino 1952
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Engine Type: 125cc
- The now legendary Ape Piaggio was born in 1948 to provide the poorest categories with a means of work who could not afford a more “true” means of transport.
In reality, the 3-wheeled Vespa with transport capacity was a brilliant idea that went far beyond initial hopes.
In fact, even today, after going out of production in the mid-1990s, it is still widely used and the Ape (Bee) is now considered a design object, especially in its first versions.
Among the tasks carried out by the Bee, one of the most famous was, in its version still produced in India, the transportation of people.
In fact, this mini taxi was capable of getting into the narrowest alleys of Positano and Capri, or into Renaissance villages, taking advantage of its minimal dimensions and unique agility of movement.
- Rare and sought-after Piaggio Ape Calessino, produced in the early 1950s.
- Perfect testimony to the “Roman Holiday” and the...
Points of note
£4,648
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,184
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,115
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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