1964 Lambretta 225cc Turismo Veloce Series III Version Two

1964 Lambretta 225cc Turismo Veloce Series III Version Two, Built to Arthur Francis Specification
Registration no. CBU 527B
Frame no. TV3 53/765
Engine no. TV/2 533970
Watford-based scooter dealer Arthur Francis. Francis's S-Type project started when one of his employees, Nev Frost, and brothers John and Norman Ronald entered three tuned 125cc Lambrettas in the 1968 Isle of Man scooter rally, which finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall to take the coveted Premier Team award. This success resulted in a healthy demand for similar machines, and Arthur Francis was soon busy turning out S-Types based on a wide variety of Lambretta models ranging from the 125 Special up to the GP200. Engines were available with varying stages of tune and, this being the scooter market, there was a vast range of accessories on offer. There was a 'base' colour scheme but customers were free to choose their own variations, while the 'S' badges were sourced from the contemporary Mini Cooper.
This matching-numbers Lambretta was found in Portland, Oregon. It was decided to restore the machine as closely as possible to full Arthur Francis 225cc S-Type specification, the rebuild being entrusted to renowned Lambretta specialists, P-Town Scooters of Portland. The finished article features all the goodies one might expect, including an Ancillotti megaphone exhaust, tuned 225cc motor, Nannucci race seat, Lucas lamps, and Cuppini rack.

The machine had been unused since completion when it was purchased by the vendor at Bonhams' Quail Lodge auction in August 2014 (Lot 197). The machine is offered with shipping/registration paperwork, an expired MoT (October 2015), and a V5C document.