The Euro Lambretta 70th anniversary rally had long been anticipated. Everyone has their own story to tell and we’ve been following their fun and exploits on blogs and social media over the past couple of weeks. Our own story started by setting off for Kelso National Rally, packed with enough oil for our ride to … Continue reading 2017 Euro Lambretta Italy via Scotland
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The Lambretta Elegant – a coals to Newcastle story?
So we all know that the Lambretta was created by Innocenti in Italy, but what happened when Innocenti closed their doors and ended scooter production in 1971? The Innocenti company was split with steel production and car manufacturing remaining on site in Milan, but the scooter production line was sold – lock ,stock and barrel … Continue reading The Lambretta Elegant – a coals to Newcastle story?
Amazing Italian formation riding
In 1953 the Italian Police were celebrating what may have been their 107th anniversary – according to internet sources at least. Whatever the reason, the occasion warranted a number of their best riders putting on one heck of a formation riding performance to an audience in Rome that including high-ranking officials and apparently the President … Continue reading Amazing Italian formation riding
Vespa (Ape) On Ice!
No folks, this is not a festive show featuring beloved childhood cartoon characters held at Wembley Arena, but instead a form of scooter racing to while away the winter months... The Sole Valley is a valley in Trentino, northern Italy and when the skiers have gone, the locals get their Vespa/ Piaggio Ape three-wheelers out … Continue reading Vespa (Ape) On Ice!
Twin Town Courier’s Slovenian Success
Some of you may know of the freelance journalist from Scootering magazine by the name of Sticky. His latest venture is to ride a Lambretta around Europe visiting 'twin towns', his latest blog uncovering the fact* that Slovenians "speak better English than Brummies"! Sticky set off on 1 May, his first journey involving a ferry … Continue reading Twin Town Courier’s Slovenian Success
A most mischievous motion picture
The 60s film poster for Jessica, the 'gal' who apparently took Italy by storm. Curiously with the aid of a sweater, understandably her smile, and of course while on a Vespa.