A CUP OF JO: Guest Post: Summer Cycles

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Guest Post: Summer Cycles

Here are a few dreamy vintage rides for exploring the countryside this summer...

The lovely Vespa Ape Calessino, a popular Mediterranean runabout from the '50s, would be ideal.

Piaggio recently announced a new all-electric version of the Ape Calessino (sadly, it's not available in the US).

-- By Rachel from Handmade Charlotte
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65 comments:

wallflower said...: Hi Rachael.
Feel free to buy me one of those!; 10:01 AM
Karena said...: I would love a scooter to get around when not taking the Jeep!! So fun!

Karena
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abigail said...: I'd love to have the all-electric version of the Ape Calessino! They need to bring it to the States!; 10:01 AM
Caroline of Salsa Pie said...: My favorite is the Vespa Ape Calessino. I love the fact that there is room for passengers.; 10:02 AM
Anna Walker said...: They look so cute and fun to ride in!

http://annawalker1992.blogspot.com/; 10:09 AM
FashionFoodfatale said...: Quite the chic ride! I'll have one in every colour please!; 10:10 AM
rosiecampbell said...: Love the Ape Clessino! Perfect for summer run about's!; 10:15 AM
Singapore Short Stories said...: Stunning vehicles!; 10:19 AM
Lillian Chang said...: Dreamy, indeed!! I love the wagons :); 10:31 AM
Fee-AMore said...: Yes, to that last one!; 10:32 AM
Lindsay said...: I like #2 for my fiance! I can see him a la James Dean riding along. Hmm...let the day dreaming begin!; 10:49 AM
Diana Mieczan said...: I think scooters are so romantic and French...I would love one:)
Kisses; 10:52 AM
Melissa Blake said...: Oh, I definitely think the last one is my favorite!; 10:55 AM
dulci said...: Love those little apes - they're so old fashioned and fun!!

http://ladulcivida.blogspot.com/; 10:57 AM
Tanya (a Taste of T) said...: The last two are so awesome; 11:03 AM
Lynn from For Love or Funny said...: All of these bikes look like so much fun! Perfect for a lazy summer day!!; 11:09 AM
Lauren said...: I will never fall out of love with Vespas!; 11:26 AM
tash said...: Oh boy... Now to be riding on this in Audrey Hepburn attire somewhere in the Italian or French country side stopping for wine and stinky cheeses.... yes please!!

http://www.thechirpyladybird.blogspot.com; 11:37 AM
Dancing Branflake said...: My husband loves Vespas! He would love to tote our family in that one. So cute!; 11:47 AM
Susaninha said...: Beautifull and SMILE:)
SUUUUUUUrrisinhos:); 11:56 AM
Audrey Jaye said...: Aah! So awesome!

The last few remind me of the kind of vehicles that roam the streets of Indonesia or the Philippines but the super fancy version. Adorable.; 11:59 AM
Mabel and Zora said...: We love the Vespa. It's white.; 12:06 PM
La Feem said...: Love the vespas, always have! These are the cutest.; 12:14 PM
The French said...: I'd love that last one!; 12:26 PM
Ian H. Smith said...: Lordy these are awesome. That old Ape Calessino looks regal.; 12:31 PM
BusyB said...: wouldn't it be great if we still used those as every day... I love vintage!; 12:58 PM
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Jammer said...: awesome! Those bikes are killer rides lol.

http://jammer10am.blogspot.com/; 2:03 PM
Anonymous said...: very old lookin; 2:23 PM
Kate said...: Thank goodness for that Electric Ape... the traditional diesel buggers are LOUD! (and a maintenance guy used to have one and lived directly below me. just awful).; 2:30 PM
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Coco and Emma said...: fantastic vintage collection! i'd even be happy with a new turquoise vespa.; 3:23 PM
this free bird said...: Yes please on the Vespa. I don't care if that's a predictable response - I'm loving those little babies!! (she says while dreaming of wind whipping through hair as she zips by on vespa); 3:23 PM
corporate training said...: Something about vintage motorcycles that makes me go vavavavoom. Now just need a Steve McQueen type to go on rides with.; 4:13 PM
Cream Puff said...: I love them!; 4:24 PM
jociegal said...: Ohhhh - I want the blue one! These are great.; 4:38 PM
JBeaudetStudios said...: Wow, those are great! Jennifer:); 5:51 PM
Tim Vidra said...: Beyond cool!; 7:27 PM
Chris said...: Those are great, I really like the motorcycle at the top. I'm quite fond of cafe racers.; 7:40 PM
Anonymous said...: OMG! I love vintage things!! So cool! =); 8:58 PM
Diana said...: OMG! I love vintage things! So cool! =); 8:59 PM
Anna Elena said...: oooh! where can I get the first one?; 9:14 PM
McKenzie said...: What I wouldn't give to ride any of those to class in the morning...; 11:06 PM
Shannon said...: wow these are amazing!
i would totally love to go aorund on those awesome rides.x; 3:17 AM
ana said...: They look fantastic. I would love to have the Vespa Ape Calessino :D; 4:16 AM
Betty said...: I wouldn't mind enjoying all my summer on one of these!; 4:25 AM
Miss Molly said...: oh bless.. love them all!! would do anything for a vintage vespa! xoxo; 4:51 AM
design traveller said...: beauties ;); 5:31 AM
Jocy said...: Lovely bikes.; 7:06 AM
Bee Vintage Redux said...: That Ape Calessino looks pretty awesome. And I'd happily move to Europe if that's what it takes to have one!; 8:41 AM
Kate said...: The last one is amazing, I would want to turn it into a little mobile shop and drive around selling my drawings!; 9:50 AM
monkeyandsquirrel said...: oh my god... these are just amazing!; 11:10 AM
stephanie said...: oh my i am in love with that vespa ape calessino!! wow i just LOVE it!!; 1:23 PM
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