Feature Articles

Remembering: ‘Gentle Giant’ Frank Stones

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Mark Lancaster

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21st July 2026

Scooterists in Lincolnshire and beyond are mourning the loss of Frank Stones, a much-loved member of the scene and one of the driving forces behind Generations Scooter Club. Back in 2002, Frank helped found the club alongside his long-time friend, fellow DJ Andy Robinson., and Les Johnson of Mod Squad, and remained a valued part…
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The thorny issue of day tickets

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Mark Lancaster

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24th June 2026

Should scooter rallies be ticket-only? Stu Owen reports… Since the age of the properly organised rally scene began, thousands of scooterists have attended them. The Nationals led the way and, while they were free — you can’t cordon off an entire seaside resort — there were some parts we had to pay for. Camping and…
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Pure Decadence: the accessorised Lambretta built to capture late Mod style

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd June 2026

When you feel you’re on to a good thing, where’s the harm in indulging yourself? Dave Whitaker’s weakness is a combination of Sixties scooters adorned with spectacular accessories. Richie Lunt reports… Before detailing the stunning Series 2 that graces our pages this month, it’s worth spending some time getting to know Dave and his love…
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The delightful Douglas Sportique that closed Vespa production in England

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd June 2026

Big Chris presents a delightful little Vespa, a Douglas Sportique to be precise, the very last model of Vespa to be made in England. When the final Sportiques rolled off the production line in 1965 at the Kingswood Works in Bristol, their tiny 8in wheels left behind a legacy that has grown over time and…
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Model F Racer

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Mark Lancaster

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26th May 2026

Innocenti produced several open-frame factory racers, but none of them were as outrageous as this example from Jeff Wilkes. Within months of Lambretta production starting, Innocenti began building factory racers. Entering them into endurance races was seen as a great way to promote the Lambretta brand by proving their reliability and strong build quality. This…
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They’ve got your Numb3r

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd May 2026

Registration plates are a legal requirement, but what makes one ‘legal’ and how can it be personalised? Here’s our guide to keeping on the right side of the law. Every vehicle licensed for use on the road must display its registration mark and that must conform to certain standards. Now, we all know that there’s…
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Clarke Mechanics Utility Seat/Toolbox

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Mark Lancaster

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14th May 2026

The new Clarke CMSU3-B Mechanics Utility Seat & Toolbox is designed to put the ‘rest’ back into restoration. This lightweight wheeled seat is just perfect for scooting around on the floor while tending to your scooter’s nether regions and has some convenient slots for your GT-85 and WD-40 cans, as well as three handy magnetic…
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Deep Stance: A 1950s Vespa brought into the 21st century

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Mark Lancaster

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13th May 2026

Taking a Vespa VBA 150 from the late 1950s, this feature explores how modern performance and safety upgrades can be applied while retaining original paint and character. The project follows Daniel Gier’s approach to blending heritage with carefully planned modifications. Taking a classic Vespa from the 1950s and bringing it into the 21st century, while…
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80 years of Vespa – time for a love letter to the old lady from SIP Scootershop

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Mark Lancaster

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5th May 2026

Dear Vespa, 80 years. Just let that sink in for a moment. Other vehicles of this age have long since been restored, polished and reverently placed under a dust cover. You, on the other hand, still rattle, hum, buzz and glide through Rome, Paris, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Landsberg am Lech and, it feels, through…
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Spirit of ’84

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Mark Lancaster

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18th April 2026

Sometimes we simply can’t let go of the memories we’ve been left with from a scooter we’ve owned. With that in mind, we asked Stu Smith to find out more about Harry Hartless and his quest to secure the scooter he’d craved for years. On the face of it, Harry’s GP is a very tidy…
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