Love Story

Although it was first registered in Padova in early May 1973, the story of Paula Rae’s Rally begins in 1987 when Cambridge graduate John Portuese-Williams began his post-doctorate studies in Northern Italy. “I was living out in the sticks with my wife Giulia and we needed transport,” he began. “A Vespa was the obvious choice, but it turned out that commuting was too scary so we used it for trips around Veneto and into the Collie Euganei, where we went walking at weekends. I added the indicators using a kit that Piaggio supplied at the time.”

Living the Italian Dream

Of all Italian provinces, Tuscany is arguably the most scenic, and its stunning landscapes have inspired artists, travel writers and filmmakers for