1958 Vespa 150 Sprint | London

A 1958 Vespa 150 Sprint, the Italian scooter known for its enclosed steel body, step-through layout and the shelter it gave riders from the weather. Vespas became part of 1950s and 1960s street style, taken up notably by British Mods. This one is finished in Cream with a beige seat, and polished chrome picks out the rounded bodywork. It has a 125cc engine and carries two. Its condition is given as restoration. The soft, neutral palette sits easily against most backgrounds, and the small, smooth shape leaves plenty of room in frame. For film and TV, its period lines suit 1950s and 1960s street scenes. Photographers, advertisers and fashion and editorial stylists get a pale body that reads cleanly against brick, colour or greenery. At events it gives a stand an Italian accent, and couples can use it for wedding portraits. It is based in London.