The Vespa motor scooter has become known as a symbol of Italy and a highpoint of Italian design. From Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday to Nanni Moretti in Caro Diario, the Vespa has also shared the screen in many well-known films.  This article in Il Sole 24 Ore discusses the Vespa’s role in movies as highlighted in an exhibit at the Piaggio museum in Pontedera (near Pisa).