So sticky upped the ante by revising the best lambretta repair book on the market. Lambretta motorcycle manual and literature for sale ebay. The range was called the dl in most countries, but was called the gp standing for grand prix in britain and some other countries. This is the first lambretta with the tubular steel frame that forms the basis for other models. 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. 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.
Convinced by vittorios enthusiasm, the innocenti family made the lambretta archives available to vittorio, with exceptional video and promotional materials, and a few very rare lambretta scooters to add to the museum. The production of scooters had been again delayed because of difficulties in obtaining supplies and because of the energy shortage. Lambretta concessionaires the complete story 1951 to 1971. 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. An invaluable book with which will help the reader to identify and maintain a lambretta in perfect working order. Innocenti lambretta the definitive history by tessera. Lambretta watches wants to capture that feeling of freedom, fun and independence that riding a scooter makes you feel. If you want to celebrate lambretta along with other scooters the best place is museo scooter and lambretta in rodano, just outside milan, italy. Cox charts the full history of the lambretta, from its introduction by the innoc. Lambretta concessionaires the complete story 1951 to 1971 by. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite.
A short history of lambretta innocenti factory in milan. Click the books to the left to connect to the serveta parts manual library manuals are in spanish. 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. These spanish made lambrettas were of high quality, specially designed for the local market and using a lot of locally sourced parts. This is now the third edition of the innocenti lambretta book by vittorio. But this is something that affects all lambrettisti.
We try and stay away from politics here at the lambrettista blog. This is a great book covering most series i through iii machines and both the j line and luna line of lambretta scooters. 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. Lambretta was the name of a mythical watersprite associated with the river which runs adjacent to the former production site. Scooter books vespa, lambretta, and cushman european. Lambretta concessionaires market this model as the space age look for the year 2000.
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. The gs 150 was a milestone in the history of the scooter, not only for vespa but for the market as a whole. Reading this book is the next best thing its packed with pictures, facts and anecdotes. Italys museo scooter and lambretta classic italian. These book lists every part by number for all the models on the left. 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. If you buy one lambretta manual on this page and own a series iii this is the one to have.
The founder and owner of casa lambretta in italy, vittorio tessera is the most authoritative expert on innocenti lambretta in the world. By 1969, innocenti employed 7000 people in the roles of executives, technicians, office employees and factory workers. Cox charts the full history of the lambretta, from its introduction by the innocenti. All books are also available in pdf form with bookmarks. This is the new edition of the casa lambretta catalog for 2015. Lambretta s design roots are found in an unlikely place. The definitive history expanded edition by tessera, vittorio and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. 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. Throughout the 80s vittorio decided to expand his shop with a scooter museum. Moreover, the product was completely new to the company.
All books are also available in pdf form with bookmarks on the left in acrobat to. Book of the lambretta all 125cc and 150cc models 1947. 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. 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 an extract from the video that was presented to all the lambretta owners that attended the eurolambretta 50th anniversary rally held in milan 1997. He is founder and curator of the international scooter museum in rodano, italy. Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new books. 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 first lot of 25 lambretta scooters was being completed, when two lambretta scooters and one van were ready for the paris exhibition. Unlike the smaller 20cc version, it has a dual seat and four pegs and can carry two people comfortably. The men behind this success were father and son team peter and james agg. The story of lambretta in great britain is an interesting one. Dec 15, 2019 we try and stay away from politics here at the lambrettista blog. It is a crisp, white temple of elegance that traces the history of an iconic brand. For a great day out visit our fantastic lambretta scooters and memorabilia please call before visiting at weekends. The engine and rear suspension are similar to that of the b model. The production of motorscooters began in 1947, after one year had been spent in developing and testing the prototype model. 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. This guide contains all the information gathered by the author in over 20 years of work in the world of maintenance and spare parts. We have also been sent scans of some of the manuals we had missing thank you to everyone for your help.
This the racing model a with a slightly larger bore and a. Get the best deals for lambretta scooters for sale at. J range notable for their vespalike pressed sheet steel monocoque body the first lambrettas ever produced without a tubular frame, and 3. This book is all in french, it includes a 20 pages history of the model a, b,c. It also has a very good introduction to the way a two. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The history of the lambretta mainly based around what happend in britain from 1949 onwards. I do not own or have the right to any of the videio or music used in this film. During the 1960s the company showed the way forward for the industry despite the booming popularity of the car. Innocenti lambretta was, but sil lambretta continued until 1999. 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. 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. The history of lambretta on moving picktures youtube.
Lambretta book for sale in uk 17 used lambretta books. The uk was one of few places where innocentis tubeframed lambretta scooters briefly actually outsold the earlier pressedsteel vespa. Vittorio has been the italy lambretta club president for many years, and author of the definitive history of innocenti lambretta. Its remembered as the most beautiful scooter ever produced in the world and is now highly sort after. Lambretta concessionaires the complete story 1951 to. Early jet 200s were exact copies of the italian made equivalent apart from li styled horn casting and mudguard. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Italy, more than any other country, is known for its motorscooters. Innocenti was a large industrial group, located in the immediate outskirts of milan. The definitive history with restoration guide revised, updated by tessera, vittorio isbn. This book is certainly the holy grail for many lambretta owners, users, enthusiasts and it delivers in fine detail. Undaunted by the lambrettas mixed reception when it arrived in 1949.
With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer to ask. Lambretta tvli series 3 history, models and documentation by vittorio tessera. 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. An illustrated history by nigel cox 1965, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. It is printed in english, italian, french, and spanish. This year marks a major change in how vittorio prints his catalogs. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The official lambretta home workshop manual 19591978. Formed in 1951, lambretta concessionaires used clever marketing and studious levels of aftersales care to convert the british public into lovers of the lambretta. The definitive history with restoration guide vittorio. Lambretta tvli series 3 scooterlinea history, models and documentation. The lambrettas played various gigs around england until they were finally spotted by elton johns record label, the rocket record company. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options.
At the time, rocket was a new label featuring new and unknown acts. Italian lambretta parts books general these book lists every part by number for all the models on the left. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. In many years of scootering, i have seen very few here in the western u. The project special x was an attempt have a model more of a quality look the lambretta had been known for.
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. Scooterlinea 1962, a thoroughly revised lambretta that was a protagonist on the worldwide scooter scene of the sixties. The li 150 special was marketed as the pacemaker by in the united kingdom by lambretta. 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. J range family click on a specific model to see serial number info and download a parts book. This section has both owners manuals and parts books as they were bound as a single book. 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. In the 50s the market also changed and vespa became.
Lambretta values and pricing youre looking for from 1960 to 2008. 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. 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. This book is all in french, it includes a 20 pages history of the model a,b,c. Ive only seen nigel coxs lambretta museum on dvd and would like to have visited it.
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. Scooter books vespa, lambretta, and cushman european scooters. This the racing model a with a slightly larger bore and a few tuning modifications is capable of almost 70mph. The definitive history expanded edition by vitorio tessera. We have collected user guides and parts manuals during the development of the website. 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. The lambro is the river that runs through the plant and, apparently, there was a stream running off that river.