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Piaggio Ape

Motorcycles and Powered Two- and Three-Wheelers

The Piaggio Ape is a three-wheeled light commercial vehicle that Piaggio introduced in Italy in 1948, built using the front end and engine of the company's Vespa scooter mated to a small cargo bed or box at the rear. Cheap to buy and operate, it became a common sight for small scale goods delivery and market trading across Italy and, through export and local licensed production, in many other countries, and it remains in production in updated form today.

Facts
Year
1948 1
Significance
In continuous production since 1948 and offered in numerous body configurations for utilitarian functions 1
Sources
1. Piaggio Ape - Wikipedia
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    It has been in continuous production since its 1948 introduction and is offered in numerous body configurations, serving a range of utilitarian functions.
  • Lead paragraph, continuous production
    It has been in continuous production since its 1948 introduction and is offered in numerous body configurations, serving a range of utilitarian functions.
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