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Refining a Classic

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Mark Lancaster

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13th August 2026

On the Isle of Wight, one scooter stands out among the rest: a Lambretta Series 1 that has heads turning and jaws dropping… Stu Smith reports. It’s hard not to notice Ashley Mullens as he cruises past on his porcelain green and Old English white Lambretta Series 1, which is a lovingly restored slice of…
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Spiritwalker reborn: The 40-year tribute to a custom Lambretta icon

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Mark Lancaster

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11th August 2026

Forty years on from one of the most iconic custom scooters ever built, finally, it has happened: the fitting tribute. Stu Owen reports… We can argue, dissect, theorise, and debate all manner of things regarding scooter customisation, but it boils down to one big question: was the 1980s its definitive era? In my opinion, yes,…
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King Cobra 02: preserving Classic Lambrettas street racer history

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Mark Lancaster

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27th June 2026

King Cobra 02: preserving Classic Lambrettas street racer history Over the years, various dealers known for their paintwork and engine specialisms have tapped into the street racer production market. Well-known examples of these scooters came from the stables of AF Rayspeed, DyroSpeed, Down Town Customs and a host of others. The sharp design of their…
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