History of lambretta book

The first lot of 25 lambretta scooters was being completed, when two lambretta scooters and one van were ready for the paris exhibition. At the age of 18 vittorio opened the first lambretta service shop in italy, and traveled throughout the country for the parts his customers needed. The engine and rear suspension are similar to that of the b model. The lambretta gpdl range was the final range of classic lambrettas to be produced before lambretta was sold to british leyland motor corporation in 1971.

These have now become more of a reference manual following the layout of the innocenti parts book and listing every part offered for these lambretta models. He is founder and curator of the international scooter museum in rodano, italy. This is a great book covering most series i through iii machines and both the j line and luna line of lambretta scooters. Racing history innocentis eagerness to prove to the world that the lambretta engine was the most economical and the fastest in the world, for its ccs, lead them to build many one offs and works racers. Early jet 200s were exact copies of the italian made equivalent apart from li styled horn casting and mudguard. An illustrated history by nigel cox 1965, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Lambretta concessionaires the complete story 1951 to. About the author born in 1960, vittorio tessera qualified as a mechanic in 1979 and opened italys first workshop for the restoration of classic scooters. This is the new edition of the casa lambretta catalog for 2015. This guide contains all the information gathered by the author in over 20 years of work in the world of maintenance and spare parts. Vittorio has been the italy lambretta club president for many years, and author of the definitive history of innocenti lambretta. Lambretta motorcycle manual and literature for sale ebay. The lambro is the river that runs through the plant and, apparently, there was a stream running off that river. The men behind this success were father and son team peter and james agg.

These book lists every part by number for all the models on the left. Lambretta concessionaires market this model as the space age look for the year 2000. The li 150 special came first in september 1963 and was introduced to help cope with the demand for faster scooters, while staying as a 150cc, by having a new barrel, head and reworked gearbox. Reading this book is the next best thing its packed with pictures, facts and anecdotes.

This the racing model a with a slightly larger bore and a. It is a crisp, white temple of elegance that traces the history of an iconic brand. Allstate scooters were sold in the usa by sears and were basically vespas except for small differences. This book has now been expanded and covers the complete history of lambretta, many articles on prototypes, lists all scooters produced, lots of info, the best book by far on the history of lambretta. The lambretta was undoubtedly one of the most popular means of transport of the fifties and sixties more a valid alternative to the car, it was a loyal travelling companion for hundreds of thousands of italian families, who had the good fortune to ride it for work or pleasure or both. Its remembered as the most beautiful scooter ever produced in the world and is now highly sort after. It is printed in english, italian, french, and spanish. Lambretta tvli series 3 scooterlinea history, models and documentation.

Lambretta book for sale in uk 17 used lambretta books. Lambretta s design roots are found in an unlikely place. The gs 150 was a milestone in the history of the scooter, not only for vespa but for the market as a whole. Cox charts the full history of the lambretta, from its introduction by the innocenti. In the movies, a photograph of rome, or in a story about this sunbathed country, the motorscooter is an obvious feature in the italian way of life. My one criticism is the poor quality of the paper used on each page you can see a shadow of the other side but the book is still worth every penny. The definitive history with restoration guide revised, updated by tessera, vittorio isbn. When you wear lambretta, you can be sure that you have a unique and stylish watch for every mood, occasion and time, communicating attitude and happiness. The lambrettas played various gigs around england until they were finally spotted by elton johns record label, the rocket record company. The official lambretta home workshop manual 19591978.

Dec 15, 2019 we try and stay away from politics here at the lambrettista blog. The range was called the dl in most countries, but was called the gp standing for grand prix in britain and some other countries. The definitive history expanded edition by vitorio tessera. Cox charts the full history of the lambretta, from its introduction by the innoc. Undaunted by the lambrettas mixed reception when it arrived in 1949. This book is all in french, it includes a 20 pages history of the model a, b,c. Lambretta values and pricing youre looking for from 1960 to 2008. Scooter books vespa, lambretta, and cushman european scooters. It also has a very good introduction to the way a two.

Throughout the 80s vittorio decided to expand his shop with a scooter museum. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. I do not own or have the right to any of the videio or music used in this film. As well as the obvious italy, lambrettas have been made around the world, from their birth place in italy to other countries such as spain, india, argentina, brazil, chile and more. We try and stay away from politics here at the lambrettista blog. If you want to celebrate lambretta along with other scooters the best place is museo scooter and lambretta in rodano, just outside milan, italy. The definitive history with restoration guide vittorio. In 1988 founded the italian lambretta club, wich boasts today over 2,000 members. Click the books to the left to connect to the serveta parts manual library manuals are in spanish. Lambretta values and pricing youre looking for and with over 40 years of knowledge about motorcycle values and pricing, you can rely on kelley blue book.

The production of scooters had been again delayed because of difficulties in obtaining supplies and because of the energy shortage. But this is something that affects all lambrettisti. Book of the lambretta all 125cc and 150cc models 1947. J range notable for their vespalike pressed sheet steel monocoque body the first lambrettas ever produced without a tubular frame, and 3. We have also been sent scans of some of the manuals we had missing thank you to everyone for your help. The story of lambretta in great britain is an interesting one. For a great day out visit our fantastic lambretta scooters and memorabilia please call before visiting at weekends. In the 50s the market also changed and vespa became a symbol for young people to distinguish themselves.

Probably the one area where there is a lack of detail is in the abject absence of the indian arms of lambretta, first in the late 1950s and on to the 1980s and then the second wave from the mid1980s till the late 1990s. Lambretta concessionaires the complete story 1951 to 1971. Unlike the smaller 20cc version, it has a dual seat and four pegs and can carry two people comfortably. The history of lambretta on moving picktures youtube. The founder and owner of casa lambretta in italy, vittorio tessera is the most authoritative expert on innocenti lambretta in the world. It is a stylish and powerful scooter and would be no problem to drive daily that is, if you were not worried about damaging such a rare lambretta. This is now the third edition of the innocenti lambretta book by vittorio. It is a very modern machine, with a 20mm carburettor, four gears and a top speed of 51mph. Innocenti lambretta was, but sil lambretta continued until 1999. Italian lambretta parts books general these book lists every part by number for all the models on the left. This is the first lambretta with the tubular steel frame that forms the basis for other models. Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new books. Lambretta tvli series 3 history, models and documentation by vittorio tessera. Formed in 1951, lambretta concessionaires used clever marketing and studious levels of aftersales care to convert the british public into lovers of the lambretta.

An illustrated history charts the full history of the italian lambretta, from its introduction just after world war ii by the innocenti company in milan, through to 1972 when they stopped production and sold the tooling to the lambretta manufacturer. Innocenti lambretta the definitive history by tessera. There are wonderful adds in the rear of this book as well as very good coverage of the earliest lambretta models 125 b, 125 c, 125 d series i, 125 d series ii, 150 d series i, 125 d series ii, 125 ld series i, 125 ld series ii, 125 lda, 150 lda. The production of motorscooters began in 1947, after one year had been spent in developing and testing the prototype model.

At the time, rocket was a new label featuring new and unknown acts. Lambretta concessionaires the complete story 1951 to 1971 by. By 1969, innocenti employed 7000 people in the roles of executives, technicians, office employees and factory workers. During the 1960s the company showed the way forward for the industry despite the booming popularity of the car.

If you buy one lambretta manual on this page and own a series iii this is the one to have. Cox charts the full history of the lambretta, from its introduction by the innocenti company just after wwii, through 1972 when they stopped production and sold the tooling to lambretta. In many years of scootering, i have seen very few here in the western u. Innocenti was a large industrial group, located in the immediate outskirts of milan. Scooter books vespa, lambretta, and cushman european. History with pics on every page charting how lambretta got to li series with bbcalso some nods to other creations such as lambretta car and moped.

With regard to the company being defunt in 19712 it wasnt. Dec 08, 2012 i do not own or have the right to any of the videio or music used in this film. Italy, more than any other country, is known for its motorscooters. The models slogan was sx appeal and came in two variants sx150 and sx200 replacing the li special 150 and tv200 respectively with the li special 125 staying in production while the tv175 ended production. This is an extract from the video that was presented to all the lambretta owners that attended the eurolambretta 50th anniversary rally held in milan 1997. Italys museo scooter and lambretta classic italian. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite.

The project special x was an attempt have a model more of a quality look the lambretta had been known for. All books are also available in pdf form with bookmarks on the left in acrobat to. Get the best deals for lambretta scooters for sale at. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.

The history of the lambretta mainly based around what happend in britain from 1949 onwards. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer to ask. Moreover, the product was completely new to the company. These spanish made lambrettas were of high quality, specially designed for the local market and using a lot of locally sourced parts. The definitive history expanded edition by tessera, vittorio and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. All books are also available in pdf form with bookmarks. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. This the racing model a with a slightly larger bore and a few tuning modifications is capable of almost 70mph. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Scooterlinea 1962, a thoroughly revised lambretta that was a protagonist on the worldwide scooter scene of the sixties. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Ive only seen nigel coxs lambretta museum on dvd and would like to have visited it.

J range family click on a specific model to see serial number info and download a parts book. This year marks a major change in how vittorio prints his catalogs. This book is all in french, it includes a 20 pages history of the model a,b,c. An illustrated history charts the full history of the italian lambretta, from its introduction just after world war ii by the innocenti company in milan, through to 1972 when they stopped production and sold the tooling to the lambretta manufacturer in india. An invaluable book with which will help the reader to identify and maintain a lambretta in perfect working order.

The li 150 special was marketed as the pacemaker by in the united kingdom by lambretta. Innocenti lambretta the definitive history with restoration guide vittorio tessera italian text casa lambretta pb 2 2053 innocenti lambretta by vittorio tessera including the lambretta. A short history of lambretta innocenti factory in milan. Lambretta watches wants to capture that feeling of freedom, fun and independence that riding a scooter makes you feel. This book has now been expanded and covers the complete history of lambretta, many articles on prototypes, lists all scooters produced, lots of info, the best. A book dedicated to a true milestone in the history of the innocenti scooter. Rumours have reached lambrettista towers that after seeing some archive footage of a lambretta amphiscooter on this very blog see original post here, hm government are buying up vintage lambrettas at a premium, and converting them to amphibious capabilities. This book is certainly the holy grail for many lambretta owners, users, enthusiasts and it delivers in fine detail. We have collected user guides and parts manuals during the development of the website. In the 50s the market also changed and vespa became.