For decades, the little Ape tricycle scooter, with a cab for the driver and a cargo body over the back wheels, has been a symbol of Italy. Now, it's headed for a new lease of life in Asia.

For decades the little Apé tricycle scooter, with a cab for the driver and a cargo body over the back wheels, has been a symbol of Italy. Now it’s headed for a new lease of life in Asia.

This little fellow is what's known as a Piaggio Ape. It's a three-wheeled miniature Italian cargo vehicle based off the popular Vespa scooter, which the Piaggio manufacturer also happens to produce.