Andiamo, in Orange: A Closer Look at the Vespa That Comes With a '69 V

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Andiamo, in Orange: A Closer Look at the Vespa That Comes With a '69 VW Bus

Step-through frame, steel bodywork, an automatic transmission and a seat for two, custom-painted to match a restored 1969 VW Bus camper. VanLife is giving away both. Entries close November 12.

The orange prize Vespa parked beside the orange and white VW Bus — The prize Vespa, custom-painted to match the Bus.

The Bus gets the headline. But one of the best parts of VanLife's fall Grand Prize is the smaller orange machine parked next to it: a classic Italian Vespa, custom-painted to match the restored 1969 VW Bus it comes with.

So this one is about the scooter. Below is every Vespa feature the giveaway page lists, one at a time, and what each one means in practice. The Bus, the gear and the cash come after.

Feature 1A step-through frame

The Vespa is a step-through scooter. There is no tank or bar between your knees. You step through the open middle of the frame and sit down. Getting on is a step, not a climb.

Feature 2Steel bodywork

The giveaway page describes the body as iconic steel Vespa bodywork. It is also the canvas for the paint: the steel has been custom-painted orange to match the VW Bus, so the two read as a set from across a field.

Side view of the orange prize Vespa in front of the open Bus, with hay bales and pumpkins around it — In profile: the step-through frame, the saddle and the curved rear bodywork.

Feature 3An automatic transmission

The Vespa has an automatic transmission, so there are no gears to choose. That is a neat contrast with the Bus, which uses a four-speed manual. In the Bus you work the shifter; on the Vespa you just ride.

Feature 4A rounded headlight and a leg shield

Up front is a classic rounded headlight and a front leg shield, the curved panel that sits ahead of the rider's shins. Together they make up the scooter's familiar front end.

The front of the orange Vespa at the left of the frame beside the orange and white VW Bus, under oak trees with pumpkins — Front end of the Vespa, with the Bus alongside.

Feature 5A seat for two

The two-person saddle seat and rear passenger footrests mean a second rider has a proper place to sit and somewhere to put their feet. Park the Bus, and two people can head into town on one scooter.

Feature 6Classic Vespa instrumentation

The gauges are classic Vespa instrumentation, a styling match for the classic VW dashboard and instrumentation in the Bus. Two dashboards, one look.

TypeClassic Italian step-through scooter

BodySteel Vespa bodywork

PaintCustom orange, matched to the Bus

TransmissionAutomatic

SeatingTwo-person saddle, rear passenger footrests

FrontRounded headlight, leg shield

GaugesClassic Vespa instrumentation

The Vespa is part of a single Grand Prize. Vespa does not sponsor or endorse this giveaway.

Matching Vespa · Restored '69 Bus

See the Vespa up close

See the Orange Vespa & Bus →

No purchase necessary. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Open to legal residents of the US and Canada, 18+ or the age of majority. Void where prohibited. Ends 11/12/2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Official Rules

The other halfThe Bus it was painted to match

The Vespa's partner is a restored '69 VW Type 2 camper, with early split window styling, round headlights and the same custom orange. Its engine is a 1.6L air-cooled flat-four, mounted in the rear and turning the rear wheels. Inside are a rear living and camping area, storage, and a bed that folds down.

Inside the prize Bus with cushioned seating, a table and curtains — The camper interior of the Bus.

The rest of the packageGear, cash and the total

The Grand Prize also includes a $5,000 travel bundle: an EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus power station and 500W solar panel, a Starlink Mini kit, a Dometic CFX5 75DZ dual-zone electric cooler and an orange JBL Boombox 4. On top of that is a $10,000 cash award. The approximate retail value of everything together is $100,000.

The orange Bus and Vespa among hay bales and pumpkins — One orange, two vehicles.

Before the first rideWhat the rules say

The Official Rules state that the Sponsor makes no warranty about any prize, including its mechanical condition, and the prize vehicle is awarded "AS IS." Any cost of accepting or using it that the rules leave out is the winner's to cover, so check your local requirements for riding a scooter before you plan that first trip into town.

The fine print, in plain EnglishHow entering works

Members are entered automatically. An active VanLife membership includes automatic entry into every VanLife giveaway, alongside the other member benefits.

Anyone can enter for free. Mail a hand-printed 3" x 5" card as described in the Official Rules. Each mail-in entry counts as 10 entries. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by November 12, 2026 and received by November 17, 2026.

Paying never improves your odds. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning, and odds depend on the number of eligible entries received.

Orange Vespa · Camper Bus · Travel gear

Entries close November 12. Take a closer look first.

See the Orange Vespa & Bus →

What is VanLife?

VanLife is a membership club for people who love the open road. Members get:

Cash back when you shop at more than 6,600 stores
Trees planted every month through your membership
Digital wallpapers for your phone and desktop, included with membership
Discounts on VanLife merch for Silver members and above
Automatic entry into every VanLife giveaway while your membership is active

Membership starts at $15 per month, renews monthly until you cancel, and can be canceled anytime from your account. Past winners are listed on our winners page.

You never have to buy anything to enter. There's a free way to enter by mail, described in the Official Rules, and a purchase will not improve your chances of winning.

The short version

Classic Italian step-through Vespa with steel bodywork, in custom orange
Automatic, with a two-person saddle and rear passenger footrests
Comes with a restored 1969 VW Type 2 Bus camper painted the same color
Plus a travel bundle and $10,000 in cash
ARV of the whole Grand Prize: $100,000
Mail-in entry is free
Enter by Nov 12; the winner is drawn on or about Nov 18

Common questions

Is the Vespa automatic?

Yes. The giveaway page lists an automatic transmission for the Vespa, while the Bus has a four-speed manual.

Can it carry a passenger?

It has a two-person saddle seat and rear passenger footrests. Check your local rules on carrying passengers on a scooter.

Which Vespa model is it?

The giveaway page describes it as a classic Italian step-through scooter and does not give a model name, and the Official Rules simply call it "a Vespa."

Can I win just the Vespa?

No. There is one Grand Prize, and it includes the Vespa, the Bus, the travel bundle and the cash award together.

Is there a way to enter for free?

Yes. Send a hand-printed 3" x 5" card by mail. The envelope needs a postmark no later than November 12, 2026 and must be received by November 17, 2026. Every card counts as 10 entries.

See the Orange Vespa & Bus →