Great vid. Back in 1972 (when I was just 7 yrs old) my 17yr old brother had a Yellow and Black Lambretta GT200 on a 'B' plate. It was bedazzled with mirrors, screen, backrest etc and i absoloutley loved it. I used to get so excited when about 8 of his scootering mates used to arrive at our house in Wrexham before they all went out for the day. One of his mates (Griff) always used to take me for a quick ride around the block as a pillion - with me wearing a kids plastic motorcycle helmet!. Some great memories :)
Very knowledgeable. Obviously. Fried my brain though, 2 minutes in, and I could feel the curtains drawing and I was just admiring the shapes and the colours. A phenomenal collection, it’s the ice cream wagon for me. Thank you.
Excellent video. All owners and former owners of Lambrettas, such as myself, must be appreciative of it as it conjures up the spirit and the history of our youthful passion for the sleek scooter. Indeed a sentimental journey into the past with typical English understatement.
Brilliant footage. It was great to see all those cool Lambrettas. My first was a 'Vega' , which all my mates laughed at, followed by a 'Starstream', which wasn't popular either.
as a keen motorcyclest i have come to know these scooters as a " perfume burners " only Im quite a lot older and realise that these machines are a part of my history and I too am very saddened at the thought that they no longer exist , thank you for a very interesting look into the past a really interesting post
Fantastic collection - and for me also, my all-time favourite is the SX200. The older brother of one of my best mates at school had an SX200 which is almost exactly the same as the one shown in this video. ('Old English White' with 'Ice Blue' panels). He had it re-bored up to 250cc and kitted out with chromed mirrors, racks and rails. It was drop-dead gorgeous and sounded/went like stink! He was a really smart guy - wore all the latest Mod/Smoothie gear (Crombie coat, Levi stay-press jeans, Ben Sherman shirts and Royal Brogues). Back in the late 60's he was the 'Ace Face' in our street - but I'll always remember his beautiful Lammy!
Bucket list item for me, know nothing about mechanics but know what looks great and these bikes are the best! Loved the program and the presenters knowledge is exceptional and admirable
This is a superb video really enjoyed it. I have had a few lambrettas and although am into bikes now I will never forget the fun I had on a lambretta. If top gear are still looking for presenters I would suggest this guy as very good .
No mention at all of the Special series,mine a silver special 150.Sold to a dealer,about 68/69, for more than I paid,and yet he made money on it.Wish as we all say,"I had it now!"
This is great stuff! Hearing about the evolution of a machine is fascinating to me. I am surprised to hear him describe of the many mechanical issues, design problems and quickly abandoned models Lambretta had up to the early sixties - while Vespa seem to stay consistent course of development based on the initial design. It seems that Lambretta may have rushed some models into production just because they had bigger engines in order to compete? The outward design of the Lambrettas were just beautiful!!!
FANTASTIC I miss my 175cc Lambretta. I got in for 100 bucks in L.A. ..road it all over Venice/Santa Monica in 1980's. I love the history of the scooter ad how it put folks back to work and on the road in Italy after WWII. I want to buy an old Lambretta..any info on that? Thanks for all you do!!! jr
Great vid. Back in 1972 (when I was just 7 yrs old) my 17yr old brother had a Yellow and Black Lambretta GT200 on a 'B' plate. It was bedazzled with mirrors, screen, backrest etc and i absoloutley loved it. I used to get so excited when about 8 of his scootering mates used to arrive at our house in Wrexham before they all went out for the day. One of his mates (Griff) always used to take me for a quick ride around the block as a pillion - with me wearing a kids plastic motorcycle helmet!. Some great memories :)
Very knowledgeable. Obviously. Fried my brain though, 2 minutes in, and I could feel the curtains drawing and I was just admiring the shapes and the colours. A phenomenal collection, it’s the ice cream wagon for me. Thank you.
Excellent video. All owners and former owners of Lambrettas, such as myself, must be appreciative of it as it conjures up the spirit and the history of our youthful passion for the sleek scooter. Indeed a sentimental journey into the past with typical English understatement.
Brilliant footage. It was great to see all those cool Lambrettas. My first was a 'Vega' , which all my mates laughed at, followed by a 'Starstream', which wasn't popular either.
as a keen motorcyclest i have come to know these scooters as a " perfume burners " only Im quite a lot older and realise that these machines are a part of my history and I too am very saddened at the thought that they no longer exist , thank you for a very interesting look into the past a really interesting post
THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEO...THE SCOOTER IS SO IMPORTANT FOR TRAVEL THRUOUT THE WORLD.....LARRY FROM INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA....
Fantastic collection - and for me also, my all-time favourite is the SX200. The older brother of one of my best mates at school had an SX200 which is almost exactly the same as the one shown in this video. ('Old English White' with 'Ice Blue' panels). He had it re-bored up to 250cc and kitted out with chromed mirrors, racks and rails. It was drop-dead gorgeous and sounded/went like stink! He was a really smart guy - wore all the latest Mod/Smoothie gear (Crombie coat, Levi stay-press jeans, Ben Sherman shirts and Royal Brogues). Back in the late 60's he was the 'Ace Face' in our street - but I'll always remember his beautiful Lammy!
Bucket list item for me, know nothing about mechanics but know what looks great and these bikes are the best! Loved the program and the presenters knowledge is exceptional and admirable
Top class film very interesting as i have been a lambretta rider and enjoyed riding since 1967 to this day i still got a gt200 , top class 10/10
A brilliant documentary that brought back so many memories. Wish I still had my series two LI 150 and series 3 GT200.
This guy clearly knows his stuff and is obviously really passionate. Great video. Thank for sharing
This is a superb video really enjoyed it. I have had a few lambrettas and although am into bikes now I will never forget the fun I had on a lambretta. If top gear are still looking for presenters I would suggest this guy as very good .
Brilliant.... Love his passion! Just a joy to watch. Very informative too. Loved it! Right... Onto finding a Vespa!
There is a place where I live that have series 1,2 and 3 lambretta parts and full bikes. Their collection is huge with insanely rare parts
awesome video , your passion is bursting. i have to go to work now ...i wrote that 15 minutes ago..and still halfway to go . Thankyou!
No mention at all of the Special series,mine a silver special 150.Sold to a dealer,about 68/69, for more than I paid,and yet he made money on it.Wish as we all say,"I had it now!"
Wow!
Being a Lambretta Man myself, that was great to watch, thanks for sharing :)
This is great stuff! Hearing about the evolution of a machine is fascinating to me. I am surprised to hear him describe of the many mechanical issues, design problems and quickly abandoned models Lambretta had up to the early sixties - while Vespa seem to stay consistent course of development based on the initial design. It seems that Lambretta may have rushed some models into production just because they had bigger engines in order to compete? The outward design of the Lambrettas were just beautiful!!!
An excellent video. Thank you for sharing it on RUclips.
That was sad to watch but so glad you showed the video thanks
FANTASTIC I miss my 175cc Lambretta. I got in for 100 bucks in L.A. ..road it all over Venice/Santa Monica in 1980's.
I love the history of the scooter ad how it put folks back to work and on the road in Italy after WWII. I want to buy an old Lambretta..any info on that? Thanks for all you do!!!
jr
Go on ebay
Fantastic video and interesting watching
I want ghe green one....
Great video. Love the stuff shot in Italy.
very cool !!!
Parabéns curto muito tenho minha vespa tbm.
Great viewing.
I like lambretta...
i love my li 125 .....x
Hi where is the location of this amazing store?
please answer.
Weston Super Mare.
Great video. How long ago ago was this filmed?
I watched this a few years ago, cracking vid
The date in the credits is 2002.
I like to know e-mail adressess..... Thank you for attention....!
Ramsay Bolton go scooter :-)
osit! Osit! wtf dude, good doc but ffs