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The Lambretta TV 175 series 1 During Innocenti’s 24 years of Lambretta manufacture it came up with some exemplary and often innovative designs, none more so than the  TV 175 series 1. Though it only had a short production life it left behind an ever lasting legacy. To some it was controversial but to others…

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Engine transplants are nothing new, but getting them right is more art than science. After a decade of work Gunny is almost there… Transplant surgery In the mid-1980s Alan Rosser embarked on an ill-fated project to bring a Yamaha-engined Lambretta into production. That story is best consigned to history, but it left a lasting legacy.…

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Although not as significant as it once was, reaching that 21st birthday milestone still carries a legacy from bygone days. If ever a scooterist could choose the perfect present for their 21st… this would be it. Hitting the age of 21 in the past marked coming of age, going from childhood into adulthood, part of…

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With classic two-strokes being muscled onto the sidelines by new legislation, the four-stroke auto market is booming. From this, a new era of ‘dealer specials’ is being ushered in to run happily alongside the classic originals. This ‘Low Rider’ TL200 is a great example of just that… January 1, 2017, marked the implementation of regulations…

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Heavily modified frames utilising scooter engines and other parts have always had a polarising effect and this beautiful chopper is no different. But if any chopper could win over the most steadfast of ‘original’ scooterists, it’s this one. Bones Returns… Scooter-powered choppers always provoke a reaction – they probably have equal numbers of lovers and…

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Not the first time we have seen this beautiful beast, but with a few alterations under her belt now, we couldn’t resist a second look. The old Innocenti factory is located in the Lambrate region of Milan. Most of it is derelict now, but more recently a Lambretta monument has been erected, a nice touch…

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When the tip-off came and the chance finally arose to own the scooter of his dreams, Alun Pagett didn’t hang about… The Lambretta TV was one of the first ‘motorcycles’ to use a front disc brake system, which was pretty ground breaking at the time. If you have ever tried to take evasive action on…

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We Will Fight You Naked Rustorations, unrestored, rat rod — call it what you will, it gives a well-used appearance and has become a popular scooter look.  It’s an alternative slant to customising or personalising scooters, and a long way from pretty, shiny and pristine full-blown customs. Given its name it should come as no…

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Where is the best place for a Ferrari owner to visit? The answer has to be Maranello! So for the owner of this Ferrari-themed Lambretta, it had to be Marenello too, the home of Ferrari. During a rally called Lambretta & Lambrusco in Castelvetro (Modena), organised by the Lambretta club of Modena, we decided to…

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