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  • The Lambretta Engine Rebuild Manual

    The Lambretta Engine Rebuild Manual

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    Mark Lancaster

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    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…

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  • Model F Racer

    Model F Racer

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Innocenti produced several open-frame factory racers, but none of them were as outrageous as this example from Jeff Wilkes. Within months of Lambretta production starting, Innocenti began building factory racers. Entering them into endurance races was seen as a great way to promote the Lambretta brand by proving their reliability and strong build quality. This…

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  • The Story Behind Carl Ellis’s ‘Identity Crisis’ Scooter

    The Story Behind Carl Ellis’s ‘Identity Crisis’ Scooter

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Carl Ellis built a scooter called Identity Crisis using a mixture of used parts sourced from different places and developed from what was originally an Li Golden Special frame purchased in 2023. The project combines elements associated with Li, TV and SX models. Stu Smith spoke to Carl about how the scooter was developed. Building…

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  • Reach Out I’ll Be There – A Tattoo-Inspired Lambretta Tribute

    Reach Out I’ll Be There – A Tattoo-Inspired Lambretta Tribute

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    Mark Lancaster

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    A custom Lambretta Li Special 125 created by Sophia Levell, with the involvement of her twin sister Isabelle and scooter builder Mark Levell, combines tattoo-inspired artwork with performance modifications. The design draws on the style of Ed Hardy and reflects themes of duality and family connection expressed through detailed paintwork and symbolism. Some scooters wear…

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  • Money Pit: Inside Louie Burn’s Lambretta Li Series 2 ‘Wee Monster’ Resto-Mod

    Money Pit: Inside Louie Burn’s Lambretta Li Series 2 ‘Wee Monster’ Resto-Mod

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Building the scooter you’ve always dreamed of is rarely the easy option. It’s a journey that demands focus, commitment and no small amount of emotional decision-making — something Louie Burn discovered first-hand with his Lambretta Li Series 2 resto-mod, fittingly named ‘Money Pit’, or as builder Craig Hutchison calls it, “a wee monster.” Like many…

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