1946 - Vespa V98 98/2 1946

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Model: Vespa 98/2 Year of construction: 1946 Frame abbreviation: V98 Frame number: ?
Description:
The Vespa 98 was the first mass-produced Vespa from Piaggio. It was built between 1946 and 1947 and divided into four series: V.98 / 1 and V.98 / 2 and from 1947 V.98 / 3 and V.98 / 4, the modifications being insignificant. The basis for the first model were the prototypes Paperino (or MP5) and MP6 by Corradino D'Ascanio and Enrico Piaggio. An essential feature was the free access, which is maintained to this day.
The V98 has a 98cc engine, a three-speed gearbox and a top speed of 3 km/h. The leg shield gets the characteristic kink with the V.60/98. The side part of the mudguard can be removed to change the tire up to V.2/98. There is no main stand and you lean on an outrigger that protrudes left and right from the rear footboard to set it down.
Frame numbers according to years of manufacture: 1946: V98 2400-3800

 

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Vespa (Piaggio) Vespa 98 (1946, version 2)

1946 - Vespa V98 98/2 1946

Vespa V98 / 2

Model: Vespa 98/2
Year of construction: 1946
Frame code: V98

Description:

The Vespa 98 was the first series-produced Vespa from Piaggio. She was between 1946 and 1947 built and divided into four series:

  • V.98 / 1 and
  • V.98 / 2 and
  • from 1947 V.98 / 3 and
  • V.98 / 4,

The modifications were insignificant. The basis for the first model were the prototypes Paperino (or MP5) and MP6 by Corradino D'Ascanio and Enrico Piaggio. An essential feature was the free access, which has been maintained to this day.

The V98 has an engine with a displacement of 98 cc, a three-speed gearbox and a top speed of 3 km / h. The leg shield gets the characteristic kink with the V.60 / 98. The side part of the fender can be dismantled up to the V.2 / 98 to change the tire. There is no main stand and is leaned on an arm that protrudes left and right from the rear step.

Im April 1946 this new, functional and innovative vehicle was presented to the public for the first time in the Golf Club of Rome. The trademark was printed as a relief with a new logo, replacing the previous trademark on the Piaggio models. Vespa achieved immediate success both in the media and with the public, which was surprising but also aroused skepticism. The first models were sold through a small dealer network with prices between 55.000 Lire for the base model and 66.000 Lire sold for the deluxe model. (Source: Piaggio)

Frame numbers according to year of construction:

1946: V98 2400-3800 (number of items: 1.401)
Total number of V98 units: 17.079

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