classic Lambretta

  • A lifetime to build a dream…

    A lifetime to build a dream…

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    Built to honour a lifetime of ambition, friendship and love. Ralph Appleby’s Lambretta TV200 is a deeply personal tribute machine realised through decades of patience, loyalty and belief. There are moments in scootering when a machine transcends its physical form. When metal, fuel and rubber stop being just components and instead become chapters in a…

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  • A little Lambretta Cento with a big story

    A little Lambretta Cento with a big story

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    Big Chris reports: When it comes to vehicles, I love collecting documents. I have every brochure for all the motorised transport we own as a family, even the four-wheeled kind. When it comes to the scooters, I’ve old tax discs, registration documents, sales leaflets, everything; all the bumf and paraphernalia associated with our obsessive love…

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  • The Lambretta Engine Rebuild Manual

    The Lambretta Engine Rebuild Manual

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    A new workshop guide aimed at anyone tackling a classic Lambretta engine rebuild, whether that means a basic refresh or a more performance-minded road build. Written by our very own Dan Clare, the book sets out to walk readers through the strip, inspection, and rebuild process in a clear, step-by-step format, covering the full job…

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  • Rare Lambrettas, Vespa 98 and Silver Pigeons star in Bonhams Summer Sale

    Rare Lambrettas, Vespa 98 and Silver Pigeons star in Bonhams Summer Sale

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    Rare scooters take centre stage in Bonhams Summer Sale Bonhams Motorcycles has announced its latest Motorcycles Online – The Summer Sale, a timed online auction running from Friday, June 5 to Monday, June 15, 2026 — and while the sale spans more than a century of motorcycling history, scooter enthusiasts have plenty to get excited…

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  • Pure Decadence: the accessorised Lambretta built to capture late Mod style

    Pure Decadence: the accessorised Lambretta built to capture late Mod style

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    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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  • Why Innocenti’s budget Lambrettas failed to win over the UK

    Why Innocenti’s budget Lambrettas failed to win over the UK

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    In the quest to build a budget model, Innocenti created several cheaper scooters. But for some reason, they never gained full acceptance in the UK. Stu Owen reports… No one can deny the impact the Lambretta had at home and abroad, helping mobilise people around the globe. While Italy revelled in Lambretta’s splendours, the UK…

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