Lambretta history

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 Strasbourg Effect: How the first EuroLambretta changed everything

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd September 2026

This year marks the 35th EuroLambretta, but back in 1989, the very first EuroLambretta was a far rougher affair: city-centre car parks, flooded campsites, soggy maps, failing electrics, and a ticket scramble that left plenty of riders fuming. Stuart Owen looks back at Strasbourg, the event that wasn’t perfect, but changed everything. Hundreds of Lambretta…
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Archiving Dad: Louise Taylor’s tribute to Lambretta enthusiast and Scootering contributor John Taylor

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Mark Lancaster

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17th September 2026

A new photobook project celebrating the life of late Lambretta enthusiast and former Scootering contributor John Taylor is seeking support through Kickstarter. Created by his daughter, photographer Louise Taylor, Archiving Dad brings together photographs and material from John’s life, including archive images of him and his scooters. A life with Lambrettas Louise contacted Scootering after…
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Why Innocenti’s budget Lambrettas failed to win over the UK

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Mark Lancaster

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27th May 2026

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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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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DISC ’85: The Rain-Soaked Weekend That Defined British Scootering

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Mark Lancaster

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5th January 2026

In 1985, scootering in the UK reached a moment that has never quite been repeated. Held at Donington Park, the Donington International Scooter Classic — Disc ’85 — promised to be the biggest scooter event ever staged, and in many ways, it delivered. For many riders, 1985 wasn’t just the year Scootering magazine first hit…
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