Posts Tagged ‘Lambretta’

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

Nov 27, 13 • 352 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 • 81 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...
Photo: Facing Off

Nov 10, 13 • 28 Views • Best of the Web • Nathaniel Salzman • No Comments

Are we enemies? Friends? Cousins? Countrymen? In the end, whatever the brand, we’re all scooter fans. There’s a reason we’re not in our cars or riding Harleys. Are we really all that different...
Scomadi Brings Pre-Production Vintage Lambretta Clone to EICMA

Nov 6, 13 • 58 Views • Best of the Web • Nathaniel Salzman • 2 Comments

UK-based Scomadi has been hand building carbon fiber Lambretta clones using Piaggio power train since 2010. At EICMA this week they've unveiled a pre-production version of a bike they intend to take to production. While carbon fiber appears to have given way...