What does Li stand for Lambretta?
The name Lambretta originated from the river Lambro passing the district Lambrate, birth ground of the iconic Lambretta motor scooter. It is also derived from Lambrus, which means ‘light (in weight), quick, and nimble’.
Why did Lambretta go bust?
As wealth increased in western Europe in the late 1960s, the demand for motor scooters fell as the small car became affordable to more people and Lambretta sales started to decline, as did the financial status of parent company Innocenti.
Do mods ride mopeds?
We are all about the “Modern World” yet this generation of Mods exclusively rides vintage Vespas and Lambrettas. Back in the early sixties, the Mod scooter was a lot less extravagant.
What bikes do mods use?
Vespa vs Lambretta
- Honda MSX125. If you mixed a motorcycle and scooter together, you’d get the Honda MSX125.
- Honda SH125i. Described as ‘sleek and practical’ by Honda, the SH125i is a nimble bike easy to ride through city traffic.
- Piaggio Vespa ET4 125.
- Yamaha Aerox.
- Gilera DNA 125.
- Lambretta Li 125.
What does TV stand for on a Lambretta?
Turismo Veloce
The Lambretta TV 175 Series 3 was released in 1962 as the third iteration of the mighty little TV, this stands for “Turismo Veloce” which loosely translates from Italian as “Fast Touring”.
How much is Lambretta?
Prices (plus on-road costs) are: V50 and V50 Special $3590, V125 and V125 Special $4290, and V200 and V200 Special $4990.
Are Lambretta scooters automatic?
So, the first part of a familiar tease campaign begins as Lambretta Consortium begin to plug their new scooter. For a start it’s clearly an automatic scooter as you can tell by the upswept bodywork needed to clear an auto-type exhaust. This was the solution used on all the modern Vespas.
Did Lambretta ever make a car?
It is also alleged that the car was designed to be used as a runabout in Bermuda with a speed limit of 30mph….Lot 101 – 1968 Lambretta Mink ‘Prototype’
| Lot Number | 101 |
|---|---|
| Result | Sold – £12,320 |