classic scooter builds

  • Mods and scooters: a bond that refuses to fade

    Mods and scooters: a bond that refuses to fade

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    Few relationships in British youth culture are as visually striking, or as enduring as the bond between Mods and scooters. Scooters did not merely transport a generation; they became symbols of identity, independence and style. From the promenades of the 1960s to the revival scenes of today, the Mod scooter has evolved, retreated and re-emerged,…

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  • Road Runner: Lambretta packing a YPVS350 engine

    Road Runner: Lambretta packing a YPVS350 engine

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    Love them or hate them, hybrid scoots are a marvel of engineering and this example by John Birch is one of the tidiest out there. Stu Smith caught up with John… Having previously developed a show-winning machine, Yambretta veteran John Birch decided to take things up a level with his new project, so we asked…

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