Registration No: RSK 201
Frame No: 150LD 131060
MOT: Exempt

• On offer from the estate of the late David Neve
• Previously restored at home by the late owner
• Offered in need of recommissioning

The Lambretta LD was first introduced in 1951 as a 125cc model as a successor to the all-enclosed LC model. Following the success of the LD, a new Mk2 model was released in 1954 with substantial improvements. Firstly, the 150cc engine option was released for the first time, giving slightly more power to compete with the main Piaggio Vespa competitor. To slow all this new found power down, the rear brake was now cable controlled and the larger capacity machine's gear shift mechanism was now controlled by twin push-pull cable design rather than the troublesome single 'teleflex' cable. A small luggage box was fitted within the leg shields which housed the speedometer plus there was space for an extra gauge such as the now very sought after wind up clock if specified. The whole riding experience was much improved over the previous iteration and as a result the LD Mk2 was subsequently a very popular model and it is estimated approximately 104,889 were manufactured prior to replacement with the LD Mark III.

Manufactured in 1955 and believed to have been supplied to the UK market when new, 'RSK 201' was acquired by the late David Neve in 2007 as a restoration project and was subjected to a home restoration by him over a number of years. Work included the replacement of a number of body panels including the sidepanels and mudguard and the original items are provided as spares. Mr Neve was a collector of small two stroke vehicles and H&H were recently entrusted by his son to sell the collection via the H&H October Duxford Imperial War Museum auction. Today 'RSK 201' is an attractive example of the LD150 which is in need of recommissioning due to Mr Neve having been unable to maintain the machine for a number of years prior to his passing and is supplied complete with a large number of spares.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430