Lambretta history

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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