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Lambretta Bruxelles Rally 1960

Charming little video from Lambretta Bruxelles Rally 1960. These video films came via the LCGB vaults & Kev Walsh but were originally part of the Mike Karslake Collection.

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Lambretta G350 Photoshoot

Images from the Lambretta Thailand website showcasing the G350 model – coming soon to the UK, already going down a storm in Thailand. More on the Lambretta Thailand site… Lambretta Thailland

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Sporty GP/DL

From the archive… I’ve got folders full of random Lambretta imagery… which I’m going to post and hope for the best. If you know anything about the machine or rider, please let me know. If you own the copyright, and you don’t want it on the blog, I’ll take it down. Or if you want a credit or to link to your site, just let me know!

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FT Article: How vintage scooters got the market in a buzz

This article from March last year published in the Financial Times, talks about the rising prices of vintage Lambrettas and Vespas – Nice to see DIsco Dez, The Awfully Pleasant Scooter Association and Dean Orton, and The Rimini Lambretta Centre all get a mention! Link to the article

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Tartan Terror

To mark the recent Burn’s Night celebrations, I thought I’d post this terrific tartan bedecked Series 1, that’s for sale over on eBay. The eBay description is as follows: “1959 Series 1 Lambretta in outstanding condition. Rare crossover model which for even more interesting pedigree, Framebreather frame loop on a non-breather frame, as confirmed by several sources to be fully authentic…

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New Models from Lambretta – The G350 and X300 Launched in Milan

New Lambretta models – The G350 and X300 – launched in Milan! #lambretta #G350 #X300

Just back from a flying visit to the spiritual home of the Lambretta – Milano – and to be honest – I’m pretty zonked. So my full post on the event – which was magnificent – will have to be saved for another day. But I wanted to post some pics and information of the new machines from Lambretta that were unveiled yesterday. This is just a quick snapshot – with full details – and lots more images –…

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Lambretta G300 and X350 Launch in Milano…

Lambretta G300 and X350 Launch in Milano…

I was lucky enough to attend the launch of TWO new Lambretta models yesterday evening – the previously teased G300 – and an even more powerful – and futuristic model the Lambretta X350 – I’m currently at Milano Linate airport awaiting my flight back to London Gatwick – so just a tease for now – full report of the event – and my first impressions of the machines coming soon!

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Exciting News from Milan… Stay Tuned…

Exciting News from Milan… Stay Tuned…

Milan… famous for art, fashion, design… and to readers of this blog, for being the birthplace of the Lambretta. Every year, Milan holds an annual design week and… to coincide with that internationally renowned event there is some BIG news coming out of Milan tomorrow. BIG Lambretta related news. Stay tuned to the Lambrettista blog – as I will be there, on the spot in The Brera, Milan’s Design…

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Back from the dead!

The Lambrettista blog is coming back from the dead – some exciting developments planned – Stay tuned for some big Lambretta news – SOON!

The Lambrettista blog is coming back from the dead – some exciting developments planned – Stay tuned for some big Lambretta news – SOON!

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Headless and handsome…

Headless custom Lambretta V-Special from K-Speed Thailand – #lambretta #v-special #scooter

You know a scooter model has “arrived” when custom shops start modifying it! Almost sInce day one of the Lambretta – people have been customising them – this latest – and I’ve got to say totally fantastic looking – custom comes out of K-Speed – a custom bike shop in Bangkok Thailand – taking the aggressive lines and stance of V-Special as it’s base – and running with it. Excellent work…

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Lambrettista blog World Exclusive – a first look at the NEW G Special Frame…

Lambrettista blog World Exclusive – a first look at the NEW G Special Frame…

So – I’m probably going to get in trouble for this – but hey-ho… I’ve got a trusted “source” at Lambretta, and they’ve shared this image of the new forthcoming Lambretta model – tentatively called the “G-Special” for now – that will be in full production early next year. Pictured is the the final prototype frame for the G350 concept previously shown at EICMA 2019 as G325. It’s a solid steel…

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Roger & Mabel

Roger & Mabel

I feel privileged to post this image from my new online pal Steve Morris – of his Mum and Dad on their Lambretta. This photos captures a perfect instant of joy! Steve has a fantastic Lambretta collection that I’m going to post more about soon!

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WPC on a Lambretta

WPC on a Lambretta

Not much to say about this pic – and I’m not exactly sure she is a WPC – or as my granny used to say a lady policeman… but that’s my best guess! Know more about this pic? Let me know in the comments and I’ll update the description. Thanks to Darrin Slack for sending me this one.

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Racing C

Stunning Endurance Racing Lambretta Model C – for sale on ebay #Lambretta #Scooter #Racer

Lambrettas were modified for sporting use – almost from day one. There are a few Racing D models out there – I featured this stunner from Dan from Switzerland a while back. Now, Racing D’s are pretty rare – but as you go back through the alphabet, the models get even rarer. The one featured here is 1951 Lambretta Model C 125 Racer – finished in the classic racing red! She has all the bits you’d…

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Collectable LD Tin Toy

Collectable Lambretta LD Tin Toy on eBay #Lambretta #Vespa #Scooter #tinplate

Spotted this stunning Lambretta tin toy in near mint condition… although it’s missing it”s rear seat. It’s not cheap – on for $2,153 – not so long ago you could pick up a real LD for this – if you shop around maybe you still can. On eBay here.

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Watching the race…

Love this period pic from the ’50s of people turning out to watch some kind of motorcycle, or possibly scooter race. I love the way all their bikes, and scooters are ‘parked!’ Thanks to Daz for sending me the pic

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What could be more Italian?

What could be more Italian? Brunos fantastic, part of Lambretta history –original 1950's #Lambretta FC Ice-Cream Scooter

This is a fantastic story of the restoration of a Lambretta FC, built to sell ice-cream – and now magnificently restored to it’s former glory. And what could be more Italian than Lambrettas AND Ice Cream? Firstly, a bit of background. As well as providing affordable, stylish post-war transportation, the Lambretta was an exceptionally versatile ‘platform’ for small commercial vehicles. In…

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