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The Strasbourg Effect: How the first EuroLambretta changed everything
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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Oostend, Rain and Glory: Robin Quartermain reports from Vespisti Week 2026
Four decades after his first European Vespa adventure, Robin Quartermain headed to Oostend for a wet, sociable, and superbly organised Vespisti Week. Time flies, as they say, when you’re having fun, and where have the 40 years gone since my first European Vespa adventure happened in 1986, when we headed off to EuroVespa 1986 in…
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Quietly Brutal: Inside Richard Frank’s RB225 Lambretta Street Sleeper
Subtle looks and serious performance, Richard Frank’s RB225 street racer proves that you don’t need noise to make a powerful statement. So we asked Stu Smith to find out more… Sc: What was the original idea behind this build? RF: I wanted to build a Lambretta that delivered proper performance but didn’t rely on looks…
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A lifetime to build a dream…
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…
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King Cobra 02: preserving Classic Lambrettas street racer history
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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Tournée on Test
As Stan’s PX rebuild nears completion, it’s time to think about tyres, and Anlas Tournée are his chosen rubber. Regular readers may recall that a couple of years ago that Stan shod both his PX and GP with Anlas All Grip tyres for a spot of European riding. He was impressed with their roadholding, price,…
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Rare Lambrettas, Vespa 98 and Silver Pigeons star in Bonhams Summer Sale
Rare scooters take centre stage in Bonhams Summer Sale Bonhams Motorcycles has announced its latest Motorcycles Online – The Summer Sale, a timed online auction running from Friday, June 5 to Monday, June 15, 2026 — and while the sale spans more than a century of motorcycling history, scooter enthusiasts have plenty to get excited…
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Pure Decadence: the accessorised Lambretta built to capture late Mod style
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…
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The delightful Douglas Sportique that closed Vespa production in England
Big Chris presents a delightful little Vespa, a Douglas Sportique to be precise, the very last model of Vespa to be made in England. When the final Sportiques rolled off the production line in 1965 at the Kingswood Works in Bristol, their tiny 8in wheels left behind a legacy that has grown over time and…
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TCX Dartwood Tex: Summer boots for urban riders
These are decent boots for urban riding. Combining a lightweight, aerated upper with industry-leading protection, the TCX Dartwood Tex Boots are an excellent option for summer rides. Offering both style and practicality, they feature heel and toe protectors, along with D3O ankle inserts that provide comfort while delivering top-level impact protection. Durable, hardwearing and with…
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