Lambretta GP

Welcome to the void: The Lambretta legacy and the battle over modern scooters

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Mark Lancaster

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15th October 2026

More than two generations since the last Lambretta rolled off the production line, enthusiasts continue to preserve its history, but how far should that go? Stu Owen reports… Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup final, and the Morris Marina appeared in car showrooms for the first time; that was about as exciting as…
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The sign of perfection: DDK Airbrushing…

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Mark Lancaster

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10th October 2026

Artwork and murals are among the most complicated aspects of custom painting, taking years of dedication to perfect, and there is one man who has achieved this. There are so many aspects to the preparation of scooter panels: cleaning, welding, priming, filling, and sanding, to name but a few. Then there is the paint itself,…
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A Sticky Situation: the Lambretta manual that’s annoyingly good

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Mark Lancaster

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8th July 2026

Love him or loathe him, and we’ve tried both, Martin ‘Sticky’ Round has produced what remains the definitive Lambretta workshop manual… Dan Clare reports… Some books you review politely. Some you skim suspiciously. Some you keep within arm’s reach of the bench because, sooner or later, they will save you from either mechanical disaster or…
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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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It’s more than just a scooter…

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Mark Lancaster

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24th February 2026

Paul Green reflects on why Lambretta means so much to him. In this article for Scootering Magazine, he explores the history, the attitude and the culture built around the Lambretta. Opening Reflection Keep going. Keep riding. Keep showing up, even when it’s raining, your clutch cable’s snapped and your tent’s leaking. I was talking to…
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Lambretta GP

Welcome to the void: The Lambretta legacy and the battle over modern scooters

The sign of perfection: DDK Airbrushing…

A Sticky Situation: the Lambretta manual that’s annoyingly good

King Cobra 02: preserving Classic Lambrettas street racer history

It’s more than just a scooter…

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