1971 Lambretta Vega Motor Scooter

1971 Lambretta Vega Motor Scooter
Registration no. JLX 413K
Frame no. 655642
Engine no. 75S *651955* (see text)
Although best remembered these days as a 1960s style icon favoured by the fashion conscious 'Mods', the Lambretta motor scooter - together with Piaggio's rival Vespa - had been intended as basic transport for the non-enthusiast masses. Manufactured by the Italian industrial giant Innocenti, the Lambretta gained instant acceptance in the immediate post-war years, its cleanliness and convenience in particular appealing to those who regarded the true motorcycle with suspicion. Introduced in 1947, the first Lambretta 'A' employed an open frame with pressed-steel front section and tubular rear, in which sat a 125cc two-stroke engine, setting the pattern for all Lambrettas to follow. Introduced in 1968, the Luna Series was styled by Carrozzeria Bertone and in appearance represented a considerable departure from what had gone before. Models available were the 50cc Lui and the 75cc Vega and Cometa.

Sold new in the UK and acquired by the vendor in 2009, this rare Lambretta Vega comes with an online auction description listing its enhanced specification, which is said to include a 135cc engine conversion. However, it has not been possible to verify the claims made in this document and thus this machine is sold strictly as viewed. It should also be noted that its engine is not the original unit. The history folder also contains the 2009 purchase receipt, numerous invoices for parts, some old MoTs (most recent expired September 2010), and a V5C Registration Certificate.