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    Pole Position

    Apr 23, 2018 6 minutes
    Words: Stan Photographs: Gary Chapman

    Launched in 1985 the T5 was a radical departure from the traditional curvaceous designs for which Vespa was so well known. Not everyone was impressed but its legendary performance soon won over British scooterists and I wasn’t the only P2 rider to be puzzled after my first encounter with a T5. Watching a showroom fresh 125 pull away from me was simultaneously embarrassing and exciting in equal measure.

    From the outset Piaggio made the most of its latest sports model. Having previously made a seasonal deal to award the Formula One driver with the most Pole Position points a brand new P-range, it wasn’t long before the T5 was being photographed in the pits with famous drivers and featuring ‘Pole Position’ branding in the showroom.

    Starting grid

    “I’ve been a fan of Formula One racing since I was at school,” began Mark, the owner and creative force behind this gorgeous T5. “My all-time hero is the Canadian driver Gilles

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