In 2025, the Revival brought together the largest and most varied group of Volkswagen Type 2 Split Screens, including fire engines, ambulances, transporters, and even ice cream vans. This year, the spotlight turns to the Vespa, ready to take centre stage in a vibrant celebration of Italian design and culture.
Goodwood Revival will embrace La Dolce Vita at The Turning Circle by the Gate 2 entrance, brought to life with style and flair.
Eighty years ago, a scooter with a distinctive buzz captured imaginations worldwide. When the first MP6 prototype’s 98cc engine was started up in 1946, Italian industrialist Enrico Piaggio remarked that it sounded like a wasp – ‘Vespa’ in Italian. The scooter was subsequently named by its creator, Corradino d’Ascanio, and the Vespa brand was born.
Vespa emerged as a symbol of possibility, creativity and hope in a nation striving to rebuild after the devastation of the Second World War. Corradino d’Ascanio blended ingenuity with mechanical engineering to create a simple yet innovative vehicle that has stood the test of time.
Over the decades, Vespa has evolved beyond transportation into a lifestyle brand. In the early 1950s, the slogan “Vespizzatevi!”– translated as “Vespa ourselves” – was used in global marketing campaigns, to encourage both personal expression and environmentally conscious travel. By the mid-1960s, the Mod movement in the UK, inspired by Italian style and spirit, embraced Vespa, connecting young people through style, community and mobility, cementing Vespa’s place as both a cultural and practical icon.
In 2026, Vespa will mark eight decades of design, culture, and creativity. Goodwood Revival will celebrate this anniversary with a parade of over 300 pre-67 Vespas, Lambrettas, Ducati’s and many more in every colour and design, showcasing the marque’s legacy of style and innovation and its enduring influence.
Taking place across the weekend, the track opening parade joins a full schedule of fifteen races which are set to run exclusively on sustainable fuel.
Early bird tickets are on sale now at goodwood.com
If you wish to submit a vehicle for consideration to join the 2026 Track Opening Parade, please complete the Vehicle Information Form.
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