Hi everyone … this is going to be a bit of a long-shot I know, but …
It’s my dad’s 60th birthday in a couple of weeks. He used to be a Mod back in the 60’s and ride around on his Lambretta scooter. I really wanted to get him a model of a 60’s Lambretta scooter, but ideally wanted to get him one that he can build himself as he retired a couple of weeks ago so would have the time now.
I’ve easily found Vespa ones, but I get the impression that would be like someone buying me a model of an MGF !!
This is the long shot … but I don’t suppose anyone knows of such a kit ? I’ve had a fairly decent search on the net but not found anything just yet. I’m going to join the ‘Lambretta club GB’ forum a bit later to ask on there too, but thought i’d just check on here first.
I have a 1964 LI 150 in bits (part restored) un regestered AND a Complete SX150 Special Restored but in need of a little TLC !!! But they are fetching good money at the mo and i also have a Lambretta Model 48 Moped also part restored circa 1957 with V5 and origanal plate ( three numbers and three letters )
Hi, I’m a Lambrettista myself, and I don’t know of any good model kits (BIG gap in the market for someone – are you reading this Mr Airfix), but this might fit the bill…
It’s a ceramic model of a Lambretta in a Innocenti branded “fabergé” egg. Not seen them in the flesh, so can’t comment on the quality, but the photos look excellent… More here: http://lambrettista.posterous.com/lambretta-collectables
Hey Geoff … wow my dad would love those !! He’s been toying with the idea of re-living his youth and getting another Lambretta. It’s the Series 2 I believe is the one he’d really like … one with the headlight on the handlebars I do believe ? He’s quite wary though after he stuffed his one into a Transit van when he was younger, and a later attempt at motorcycling saw him slide into and then underneath an articulated lorry.
Croc … thanks for that link. I’m off to have a look at it and see whether that might fit the bill. There’s definately a HUGE gap in the market for this kind of stuff. If I wanted a Vespa one then i’d have my pick, but it seems no-one’s gone down the Lambretta route.
I’ll try and get a pic up at somepoint of my dad in his Mod days with his scooter.
Just got my clarification about this thread, where you after a lambretta in kit form to build yourself? And is it true that Vespa do sell the Vespa scooter in a kit form?
Looking to get hold of a scaled model, but preferably in kit form … don’t think there is such a thing so will probably try and get a Lambretta model already made.
oooooh !! good find. I have that saved in my ‘Watch list’. That could well be the answer. I can make a plinth at work and produce a plaque with ‘Happy 60th’ on here at work to finish it off.
