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End of An Era – Ape Production Ceases in Italy
Piaggio to cease Italian production of famous Ape 3-wheeler
For the first time – the story of Siambretta Lambrettas
The story of Lambretta factories in Spain and India is fairly well known, but those in South America have remained a bit of a mystery to many outside of the countries involved. Until now...With big thanks to Alex at El Siambrettista, we at ScooterNova magazine are proud to have an extensive article in edition 47 … Continue reading For the first time – the story of Siambretta Lambrettas
Vespa World Days 2024 – is this the largest to date?
The Vespa World Days (VWD) in Pontedera, Italy have just begun! This weekend Vespa clubs from 55 countries will unite thousands of Vespas from around the world. Attendees will have exhibitions, events, shows, a special Vespa parade through the countryside around Pisa, and a visit to the Piaggio museum to celebrate 140 years of Vespa’s … Continue reading Vespa World Days 2024 – is this the largest to date?
The fate of the Innocenti Lambretta Factory
When Innocenti sold the Lambretta production line and brand names at the beginning of the 1970s to the Indian Government, for their newly formed company Scooters India Ltd, scooters ceased to be produced at that factory on the outskirts of Milan. But the factory itself carried on for many years and indeed parts of it … Continue reading The fate of the Innocenti Lambretta Factory
Fantastic scooters and exclusive interviews
Great Britain was apparently the only country in Europe where Lambretta sales outstripped those of Vespa back in the 50s and 60s, and the man behind that talks exclusively to ScooterNova magazine in the forthcoming edition 33. Lambretta Concessionaires Ltd were the British importers and Maurice Knight was employed from the very beginning to sell … Continue reading Fantastic scooters and exclusive interviews