Many people know that the Stella from Genuine Scooter Co. and the Vespa PX are similar, but most people don't know how similar, or the ways that they differ.  Since both scooters are now being sold in the US this subject should be dealt with.

"The Stella is what?  It's 1970's technology? 1980's?"
Constantino Sambuy

"Piaggio officially announced yesterday they're unpacking crates of Vespa PX 150 "Serie Americas." Costantino Sambuy's dealer letter starts out comparing Piaggio's 1977 technical marvel to the NASA Voyager program,"
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