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Vintage Vespas roll into Coventry Transport Museum

26 July 2024

Visitors to Coventry city centre this weekend would have been forgiven for thinking they’d stepped into a timewarp after dozens of vintage motor scooters gathered at Millennium Place outside the city’s Transport Museum.

This spectacle was part of a weekend-long event in Warwickshire, organised by the Veteran Vespa Club (VVC), which saw over 30 members visiting heritage sites of cultural significance in the region. Sunday saw the club, whose members’ ages range from their 50s right up to their 80s, visit Coventry Transport Museum to soak up the world’s largest collection of publicly owned British-built vehicles. The group toured the museum, enjoying lunch, tea, and a slice of cake, while passersby and onlookers admired the sight of dozens of vintage Vespas lined up at the venue’s entrance.

The event's organiser, Richard Vickery, a Coventry native himself, wanted to showcase several local areas of interest and heritage over the weekend, with the Coventry Transport Museum being an obvious choice.

Richard said: “We had a fantastic time at the Coventry Transport Museum this past weekend. The staff were incredibly accommodating, especially when we arrived earlier than planned. We were greeted immediately and taken to the conference room for refreshments and our ordered brunches. Nothing was too much trouble, and the service was prompt and polite. Special thanks to the Museum's manager and the café manager for ensuring we had everything we needed.”

Matt Mullen, the venue manager of Coventry Transport Museum, said, “We were delighted to host the Veteran Vespa Club and see such a wonderful turnout. It’s always a pleasure to welcome enthusiasts who share a passion for motoring heritage. We look forward to collaborating with Richard and the club for their future events.”

The Veteran Vespa Club continues to celebrate the rich history of scootering, bringing together enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy and preserve this unique part of motoring culture.

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