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Piaggio/Vespa Ape

I don’t think I have any more minor obsessions than the next person. As impractical and unsave as old and classic vehicles are, there’s a lot to be said about just biking around, and while the Dutch and practically anyone else in Europe and every other country in the world is accustomed to biking all over town, the hills around this island are famous for the annual January “Chilly Hilly” bike race…

…which is a beast.

And so, with that little caveat in mind, this is a primo example of my business idea for local croissants, espresso, and cold brew on the island.

“Un cornetto e un doppio espresso, per favore.”

Might need investors:

Found at https://www.classicdriver.com/en/bike/piaggio/ape/2019/1007849 and selling for U$D 17,000.

Not new

This isn’t a new idea, it happens all over the world.

Take for example, scope out this recent find. A pop up shop while in Holland last month. Look at those lit up wings.

Elsewhere

Wikipedia image:

Photo of a Piaggio Ape at a car show exhibition
The Ape Calessino at EICMA 2007 by Snowdog

Some Apes being imported to the US:
https://www.piaggioapeusa.com

…like this food truck Ape:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPzvvqcKvbY

Do not try this at home:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhDGaaqWD4o

Or this monster:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O19dtI6BL0Q

Classic lines

Have a great day. Put in a request for pastries and a cuppa in your neighborhood.

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