1969 Vespa Sprint Veloce (Euro Spec Version) At the end of the 1960s the Vespa Sprint 150, which had been in production since 1965, received a minor facelift and an increase in power, thanks to the addition of a third transfer port . Thus was born the Sprint Veloce, delivering a more sporting nature to the midrange VL series of “touring” Vespas. Lovingly and beautifully restored by Bar Italia Classics of Van Nuys.