One of the most common questions we get here at Scooternova seems to be regarding prices and dates for the forthcoming Scomadi range of scooters. And we've published a few blogs here, here, here and here, so we do generally get a few comments! Unfortunately, we're not the people to be asking, that question needs … Continue reading Scomadi scooters – prices & dates
Tag: Grand Prix
Lambretta – carbon or steel?
With the long-awaited winter-summer-autumn-winter rebuild of my Lambretta GP 200 finally getting into gear (sort of – I've got another scooter to strip down first!), I've found myself pondering whether to splash out on a few trick-looking parts as well as rewarding its loyal service of 15 years with a new coat of paint. The … Continue reading Lambretta – carbon or steel?
The Colombian Lambretta Factory
Continuing our photographs of old scooter factories (and let's face it, what's not to like about delving into this kind of history?), here's a shot of the Auteco Lambretta factory on Colombia that has been used by Scooter Restorations in their advertising material in the past. Auteco (Auto Technica Colombia) began assembling motorcycles in South … Continue reading The Colombian Lambretta Factory
Piaggio Vespa Pole Position Trophy – Nelson Piquet
With the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix about to get underway within a few hours, it reminded me how things were almost 20 years ago. These days top of the range cars (mostly German I think) are given away to drivers who achieve Pole position in Qualifying. Back in 1984 however Piaggio sponsored the trophy … Continue reading Piaggio Vespa Pole Position Trophy – Nelson Piquet