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TorontoSun.com – Lifestyle – The Wheels of Romance: “BABY you can drive my … Vespa?

In 1953 this line could have worked for the dashing Gregory Peck who wooed a young Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday.

The movie embodied the carefree spirit and romance surrounding the sexy Italian scooter that has since become a symbol of Italy’s la dolce vita — the sweet life.

Hop on a Vespa and feel the exhiliration from this freedom ride — more liberating than a convertible, less intimidating than a heavyweight Harley and easy to straddle in a skirt.

Though it fell off North America’s radar in the ’80s due to strict emission laws, the iconic motorscooter is back on track and charming its way into the hearts of style-conscious riders anxious to slide into its saddle. “