Scooter Nation

From war-torn streets to fashion runways, Scooter Nation is the definitive story of how two tiny wheels came to move the modern world. This richly told narrative traces the remarkable rise of Vespa and Lambretta-from their roots in post-WWII Italy to their cultural explosions in Britain, Asia, and beyond. Whether as icons of Mod rebellion, lifelines in the crowded streets of Jakarta, or trendsetters in electric urban design, scooters have never just been transport-they've been symbols of freedom, class, gender, and innovation.

Blending sharp design history with global economic insight, and tracing the scooter's unlikely path through cinema, politics, and protest, this book captures an untold history of modern mobility. With deep storytelling and vivid characters-from factory founders to modern-day restorers-Scooter Nation shows how the humble scooter transformed cities, reshaped lives, and built a world in motion.