Archive for the ‘Lambretta’ Category

‘Quadrophenia’ Lambretta Replica Fetches $209,000 for (RED)

Nov 27, 13 • 343 Views • Best of the Web, Lambretta, Mods, Vintage • Eric Almendral • No Comments

A highly-detailed replica of the 1967 Lambretta LI ridden by the character Jimmy in “Quadrophenia” sold for an astronomical $209,000 USD at a Sotheby’s auction last weekend. As desirable enough as the scooter is on its own, it’s also...
Video: The Lasting Appeal of the Vintage Lambretta

Nov 19, 13 • 79 Views • Best of the Web, Lambretta, Video, Vintage • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

While the Vespa name is the more recognized marque, many would argue that the vintage Lambretta is the better scooter. While we’re not going to weigh in on one side or the other of that debate, we will say that the vintage Lambretta is a look and a...
Vintage Showdown: Motorcycle-usa.com Pits Vespa Against Lambretta

Nov 3, 13 • 45 Views • Best of the Web, In the press, Lambretta, Vespa, Vintage • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

In recent years, the scooter scene has gotten a lot more egalitarian. The diversity of brands you’ll find at events like Amerivespa is one of the things that makes the community so much fun. It was not always so. Going back a half century is the rivalry...
India a Growing Hub for Vintage Scooter Restoration

Oct 27, 13 • 42 Views • Best of the Web, In the press, Lambretta, Vespa, Vintage • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

Most fans of vintage scooters are well aware of the infamous “Viet-bodge” – restorations of vintage Italian scooters that look great on the surface, but are a mechanical nightmare underneath. Horror stories abound of beautifully...