Lambretta restoration

The plain Jane project, a gift that kept on giving…

by

Mark Lancaster

–

19th September 2026

Many scooters arrive in time for a special birthday, but this one’s been gifted twice to the same man. Big Chris reports The Lambretta Li 125cc Series 3 was produced from December 1961 until June 1966, with just over 13,600 of this model rolling off the production line in Milan. It was the base model…
Continue reading »
72bhp Lambretta Sleeper: David Krayem’s Stretched SX150

by

Mark Lancaster

–

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…
Continue reading »
Armonica Elettronica: When Hi-Fi Dreams Meet Framebreather Reality

by

Mark Lancaster

–

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…
Continue reading »
Refining a Classic

by

Mark Lancaster

–

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…
Continue reading »
A Way of Life

by

Mark Lancaster

–

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…
Continue reading »
A Sticky Situation: the Lambretta manual that’s annoyingly good

by

Mark Lancaster

–

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…
Continue reading »
A lifetime to build a dream…

by

Mark Lancaster

–

2nd July 2026

Built to honour a lifetime of ambition, friendship and love. Ralph Appleby’s Lambretta TV200 is a deeply personal tribute machine realised through decades of patience, loyalty and belief. There are moments in scootering when a machine transcends its physical form. When metal, fuel and rubber stop being just components and instead become chapters in a…
Continue reading »
A little Lambretta Cento with a big story

by

Mark Lancaster

–

23rd June 2026

Big Chris reports: When it comes to vehicles, I love collecting documents. I have every brochure for all the motorised transport we own as a family, even the four-wheeled kind. When it comes to the scooters, I’ve old tax discs, registration documents, sales leaflets, everything; all the bumf and paraphernalia associated with our obsessive love…
Continue reading »
The Lambretta Engine Rebuild Manual

by

Mark Lancaster

–

15th June 2026

A new workshop guide aimed at anyone tackling a classic Lambretta engine rebuild, whether that means a basic refresh or a more performance-minded road build. Written by our very own Dan Clare, the book sets out to walk readers through the strip, inspection, and rebuild process in a clear, step-by-step format, covering the full job…
Continue reading »
Pure Decadence: the accessorised Lambretta built to capture late Mod style

by

Mark Lancaster

–

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…
Continue reading »

Lambretta restoration

Current Issue On Sale

Free Digital Issue

Search

Tags