VIMS Piaggio Ape - Compact Mobile Service Unit

Piaggio Ape

The Piaggio Bar project configuration offers a versatile blank slate platform that can be utilized for various utility purposes or serve as a foundation for personalized customer modifications.

Starting from $29,000 USD

A Versatile Platform for Any Purpose

VIMS Piaggio Ape — compact three-wheeled Italian mobile bar and coffee cart
  • Built on a genuine Piaggio Ape — an authentic Italian classic, manufactured since 1947
  • Blank-slate platform for bars, coffee, retail, or utility use
  • Available with an enclosed or open service area
  • Supplied without an engine, or with a new electric motor installed on request
  • Designed as a stationary service unit — not street legal

The most compact unit

It is the most compact and versatile unit in the VIMS lineup. Small enough to fit where larger units can’t, it can be configured as a bar, a coffee cart, or a retail stand.

A genuine Italian icon

The Piaggio Ape is a genuine Italian icon, in continuous production since 1947. VIMS uses it as a blank-slate platform — enclosed or open — that you can finish for almost any concept and customize as your brand grows.

Base Bar Build features

The Piaggio Bar Base Configuration is a versatile build that allows customers a blank slate to further customize as needed.

  • Choice of Auto Paint
  • Four tap faucets (Stainless, Brass Gold)
  • wood bar top with choice of stain
  • Height: 155cm
  • Production: 1947 - Present
  • Manufacturer: Piaggio

General Dims

Piaggio Ape 230: 118” L x 60” W x 74” H
Usable rear box area: 56” L x 54” W

Piaggio Ape 200: 107” L x 55” W x 72” H
Usable rear box area: 49” L x 48” W

Specifications at a glance

  • Product — VIMS Piaggio Ape
  • Type — Compact three-wheeled Italian mobile service unit (Piccolo)
  • Base vehicle — Genuine Piaggio Ape (manufactured 1947–present)
  • Aesthetic — Classic Italian three-wheeler
  • Best for — Espresso bars, mobile bars, events, retail, brand activations
  • Engine — Supplied without an engine; optional new electric motor (not street legal)
  • Starting price — From $29,000 USD, depending on configuration
  • Built in — Dania Beach, Florida, USA
VIMS Piaggio Ape — compact three-wheeled Italian mobile bar and coffee cart
Vintage icons, reimagined for today’s brands.

Frequently asked questions

What is the VIMS Piaggio Ape?

The VIMS Piaggio Ape is a compact, three-wheeled Italian mobile service unit built on the genuine Piaggio Ape. VIMS configures it as a mobile bar, coffee cart, retail stand, or blank-slate platform, finished in Dania Beach, Florida.

Is it a real Piaggio Ape?

Yes. It is a genuine Piaggio Ape, the Italian three-wheeler that Piaggio has manufactured since 1947. VIMS configures and finishes each one to the customer’s concept.

How much does a Piaggio Ape mobile unit cost?

The VIMS Piaggio Ape starts at $29,000 USD. Final pricing depends on the configuration, finishes, and level of customization.

What can the Piaggio Ape be used for?

It suits espresso and coffee carts, cocktail and champagne bars, events and weddings, retail stands and product sampling, and brand activations.

Does it come with an engine, and is it street legal?

The Piaggio Ape is supplied without an engine. VIMS can install a new electric motor on request. It is designed as a stationary service unit and is not street legal.

What sizes are available?

There are two platforms. The Piaggio Ape 230 measures 118″ L × 60″ W × 74″ H with a 56″ × 54″ usable rear box area. The Piaggio Ape 200 measures 107″ L × 55″ W × 72″ H with a 49″ × 48″ usable rear box area.

Where are VIMS units built?

All VIMS units are handcrafted in the United States, at the company workshop at 1920 Stirling Rd, Dania Beach, Florida.

VIMS Piaggio Ape Compact Mobile Service Unit