Back in edition 37 of ScooterNova magazine we celebrated the 90th anniversary of legendary Italian carburettor manufacturer, Dellorto. The company was founded in Seregno in 1933 and since then their products have featured on both production and race vehicles, from the humble Lambretta and Vespa scooters to championship winning motorcycles raced by sports stars such … Continue reading Dellorto’s 90th Anniversary Carburettor
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Build your own Vespa with Lego
Restoring and rebuilding classic scooters has long been a popular pastime among scooterists, but not all have the mechanical aptitude to complete their projects. Now, thanks to Lego, a finished home-built scooter may no longer be merely a dream... Lego bricks are known the world over as both a popular and constructive toy for children … Continue reading Build your own Vespa with Lego
New Shop – new designs & new products
As ScooterNova magazine prepares for it’s fourth year of publication, to be celebrated with your forthcoming edition 25, we’ve got ourselves a new online shop too. Very little will have changed from the customer’s point of view, but behind the scenes we have transferred it all over to be completely integral with our scooternova.com website … Continue reading New Shop – new designs & new products
Vespa 75th Anniversary Models Announced
To mark the 75th anniversary of Vespa, Piaggio – the creators and manufacturers of the famous scooter – are to produce a special version of the Primavera and GTS models that will only be sold during 2021. The patent for the first Vespa was filed by Italian manufacturer Piaggio on 23 April 1946. ScooterNova magazine celebrated … Continue reading Vespa 75th Anniversary Models Announced
Happy Birthday ScooterNova
Three years ago at Easter, with the help of Ann, Stuart Lanning and some fantastic friends, we launched the new ScooterNova magazine at Scarborough scooter rally, my new business venture through my new limited company. ScooterNova magazine soon gained the reputation of a quality publication both in physical production and content, and above all with credible … Continue reading Happy Birthday ScooterNova
Happy Birthday Vespa T5
In the brand new edition 18 of ScooterNova magazine we celebrate the 35 years history of the T5 along with it’s derivatives, from the original homologation in March 1985 right up to the swan-song Millennium model. We don’t only look at the history of the T5 however but also include some rare images, little know … Continue reading Happy Birthday Vespa T5