Wednesday, August 5, 2009

LAMBRETTA HISTORY 1952 to 1999


1955 "D" MODEL, 150cc
Fitted with expansion box, as LD - the chromed "Coffee Pot"
Forced air fan cooling. Large front brake. Rear damper unit fitted to lug cast on engine casing.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

LAMBRETTA HISTORY 1952 to 1999


1957-58 LDA 150 Mk 111 150cc.
Horn position moved into cowled handle bars with speedo.
New double action epicycle Kickstart. Rear boot, new design rear light.
Offered as standard in a variety of two-tone colours.
Rubber floor strips. Battery lighting.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

LAMBRETTA HISTORY 1952 to 1999


1957-58 LDB 150 Mk. 111 AVV.
All as LDA but in self starter version. no Kickstart as on previous LDB's.
Features are the hump to house 12v system batteries.
Blanking plate on crankcase where kickstart was previously housed.
Old style glove box for ampere meter and clock (extras) and starter switch unit.
Long tailpipe version.

Friday, May 30, 2008

LAMBRETTA HISTORY 1952 to 1999


1959 Li 125/150 SERIES 11.
This machine was identical to the series 1 except for headlight repositioned into the handle bar casing.
Both in 125cc and 150cc versions. Later models had larger rear light unit.
"Pear Shaped" horn cover. Separate seats.