Habemus Papam - but where are those Calessinos?

Pope Francis was elected on 13th March 2013 but will he use the two custom finished white Ape Calessinos that Piaggio donated to Pope Benedict back in 2008...

 

Requests to the Vatican have so far fallen on deaf ears and even the odd prayer for divine inspiration has so far failed to provide their Edicione Limitata details.

Perhaps this new 'man of the people' might be spotted driving round Rome in one of the Calessinos, giving a lift to some of the faithful on their way to church!

We wish Pope Francis well and hope one day we might be able to add the papal Calessino info to our: Calessino - Spotters Register

Calessino Parade - Spotters Register

In the relentless quest to locate all 1,699*** limited edition Piaggio Ape Calessinos, wherever they may be across the world ... the 'Spotters Register' went on line in March 2011.   It is a very simple listing of basic information about each Calessino that was either already publicly available on the web, provided by a spotter or by the owner - like our little blue wonder in Tarifa, Southern Spain (which is Calessino No. 214)......


If you have any info about a specific Calessino (ideally the Edition No. which is on the little black plate next to the driver's seat near the door, Make/Model, Location and photo / web link) or maybe you know of a useful owners club / website - then please get in touch via our TarifaStudios Facebook page.  We can then update the register and let Calessino No. NNN take its rightful place on the 'Spotters Register'. 

If you have seen a modern Piaggio Ape Calessino (motocarro, triciclo, triporteur, triobalade, cabriolet, auto rickshaw), know more about one of those listed in the register or maybe you even own one - then please help complete the search.    Whatever your connection, if you have some Calessino info, please do get in touch with us via our TarifaStudios Facebook page ....  The register is just for fun to see how far and wide these beautiful 'little carts' have travelled and all the amazing purposes they are used for!



*** Note: Piaggio made these  modern Calessinos from 2007 - 2009 in Blue with White canvass top (Edition A of 999) powered by a 422cc diesel engine from Lombardini, India then from 2009 onwards in White with Bordeaux (Edition B of 600) with the same diesel engine.  In 2009, they also launched their White with Blue Electric Lithium version (Edition C of 100). The register traces the crazy three wheelers spotted so far.

   

 

Calling all Calessinos across the world!!!

Can't believe it has been nearly 4 months since I posted on this blog.  Been busy trying other media like Facebook, Twitter and more recently, our new Tumblr site (which is so easy and quick to use).
Anyway, I am still trying to track down the other 998 in this initial limited edition of Piaggio Ape Calessino 3 wheel tuk tuks - where ever they may be.
If you have seen one or might know where one is - then please, please please post something here or contact us via our TarifaStudios Facebook page.
Meanwhile, we are looking forward to firing up our little blue wonder (No 214) when we are next out in Spain.  Enjoy the Calessino photos.


   

'Bufalino' Calessino - the future of solo travel ?

'Maite' is very happy with her smart blue and white outfit but I guess she would love to meet this 'uber' cool Calessino design concept produced by a German design student, now studying at the Royal College of Art in London. 





The 'bufalino' by industrial designer Cornelius Comanns is a small camper which is equipped to meet the basic needs of one person.  The concept behind the project is to offer absolute flexibility during periods of travel.  It encourages users to explore the surrounding off beaten tracks.  Meanwhile the furnished interior amazingly consisting of a bed, two seating units, a cooking zone, a basin, storage space, a water tank and a refrigerator offers the comforts of a home.

Hello World !!! My name is Maite - I am Calessino No 214 of 999

Welcome to the Calessino Parade

My name is Maite (pronounced 'Mighty') - I am Calessino No 214 of the limited edition of 999 produced by Piaggio in Italy. I live in Southern Spain and I am trying to locate the rest of my family.

If you are related to me or know where one of my family is - then please get in touch (via our TarifaStudios Facebook page) or just post your details here (remember to let me know your name, number and location, if you can).