Lambretta paintwork

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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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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