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Quietly Brutal: Inside Richard Frank’s RB225 Lambretta Street Sleeper

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Mark Lancaster

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10th September 2026

Subtle looks and serious performance, Richard Frank’s RB225 street racer proves that you don’t need noise to make a powerful statement. So we asked Stu Smith to find out more… Sc: What was the original idea behind this build? RF: I wanted to build a Lambretta that delivered proper performance but didn’t rely on looks…
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72bhp Lambretta Sleeper: David Krayem’s Stretched SX150

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Mark Lancaster

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1st September 2026

From a humble Series 2 Lambretta in 1968 to a collection of classics today, David Krayem’s return to the marque has gone well beyond nostalgia. His latest SX150 may look fairly standard at first glance, but with a stretched frame and a heavily developed 270cc Casa SSR engine producing 72bhp, this is one Lambretta pushing…
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Inside Mark Levell’s Stunning Paul Smith-Inspired Lambretta

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Mark Lancaster

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27th August 2026

A masterclass in design, detail, and British flair, Mark Levell has created a machine that could park just as easily outside a Savile Row tailor as it could on the promenade at Brighton. Stu Smith reports… For anyone who knows Mark Levell, design has always been more than a job; it’s a way of seeing…
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Armonica Elettronica: When Hi-Fi Dreams Meet Framebreather Reality

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd August 2026

From ten paces, it’s a perfectly judged Series 1 Lambretta. Look closer, and Armonica Elettronica reveals a beautifully layered love letter to sound, style, and mechanical poetry. Stu Smith reports… There are scooters that are vocal, some that pose, and some that quietly wait for you to notice. Gav Burt’s Series 1 frame-breather sits very…
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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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From rattle cans to race paint: Inside Hobnob Racepaints

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Mark Lancaster

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5th August 2026

From humble beginnings with a few rattle cans but plenty of enthusiasm, emerged a highly talented scooter painter… When we are young, life is one big roller coaster of learning, but, like anything, we have to start at the beginning. The problem at that age is that until you attempt to do something, you don’t…
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A Way of Life

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Mark Lancaster

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14th July 2026

When a Mod-style scooter is done right, it will always turn heads. Completed with meticulous attention to detail, Steve Poole’s scooter stands as a tribute to Mod subculture built with style, spirit and identity… When it comes to scooters that truly embody the spirit of the Mod scene, few machines do so quite like Steve…
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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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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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