Feature Articles
Only One Owner (A lambretta 150 'd' story)
21 July 2010
It’s quite rare to find that a vintage scooter has had one owner from new and even rarer to find that the owner purchased his trusty steed over 50 years ago, back in 1958. Scooterist Scene introduces readers to Peter Targett of Hampshire and his ‘one owner from new’ machine in the form of his classic Lambretta Model 150 ‘D’.
Scooter Tales: Long-haul scooter trips are nothing new
21 July 2010.
I really admire those guys who think nothing of strapping some basic essentials to their scooter racks, like a change of clothes and a few spares, and setting off on a long-haul trip.
21st century Lambretta? Part 1
The Scomadi TL250 long term test
15 June 2010.
Last issue, we tested the new Scomadi TL250 and mentioned our long-term test plans, arranged with one of the owners. So let’s start by introducing you to our crash test dummy – sorry, we mean the owner…
21st century Lambretta Part 2
Long term reader test
15 June 2010.
In Classic Scooterist Scene, edition 73, we introduced readers to ultra-long distance rider Red, who related his experiences of his first 1,000 miles riding the Scomadi TL250. He picks up his tale from that point . . .
It’s A Pukka Job
19 May 2010.
Wayne and Vikki Norman had been searching for a Vespa 90 racer (for Vikki to ride), but getting hold of one was proving to be something of a nightmare. A quick think and a change of direction saw Innocenti’s Luna line machines being chosen as a suitable alternative.
Scooter Tales: Sharing mishaps is part of the fun
19 May 2010.
Some things that happen when you ride a scooter just don’t happen at any other time. I’ll try to explain...
DREAMWEAVER
15 March 2010.
A scooter by Jude ‘Nesta’ Murphy of Vespa Club of Ireland and N11 Saints SC
ROCKING HORSE VESPA
15 March 2010.
In the last several years, zippy Vespa scooters have become the eco-transportation alternative for not just trendy hipsters and bohemian arty individuals, but also mainstreamers who simply want to navigate the streets with a lighter carbon footprint.
Raiders Of The Lost Archives
20 January 2010.
It’s funny how one thing leads to another. In issue 65, Scooterist Scene published an article on The Companions SC, which included a picture taken at Lydden Hill Race Circuit. An eagle-eyed reader spotted himself in that photo and contacted us. His name is Mike Clark, formerly of Greenford Lambretta Club.
EURO VESPA 1958
20 January 2010.
“We have made a note of the colour of your Vespa for the umbrella clips.”
Current Issue: Aug/Sep 2010
• Vespa SS rewire
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