It zips around and comes in irresistible candy colors. The icon of mid-century transportation chic has recently returned to the States with plenty of buzz. And Paola Antonelli, design curator at the Museum of Modern Art, has her own soft spot for the Vespa Motor Scooter. Produced by Angela Frucci.
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