Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: 48A073860
Engine No: 48A068236
CC: 48
MOT: Exempt

• Restored to a very high standard
• The British Lambretta Archive states manufactured December 1960.
• Correct numbers.
• In running condition

During World War II Ferdinando Innocenti ran a steel tubing factory in the Lambrate district of Milan in northern Italy, producing components for the Italian Air Force and construction. After the war Innocenti needed to find a new product in order for his business to survive. Inspired by the Cushman scooters that the US army imported into Italy Innocenti realised he could apply many of the parts that the factory was already producing to motor scooter production. Innocenti started production of Lambretta scooters in 1947, the year after Piaggio started production of its Vespa models.

The Lambretta 48 moped was first introduced in August 1955 during the heyday of the LD scooter. Also known in Italy as the ‘Ribot’, it had 2 speeds and a rear spring suspension. The pedals are used to start the moped and there is a knob on the right side to disengage the engine. Despite the small petrol tank the 48 was able to cover 120 miles on a full tank.

This is an exceptionally nice example and appears to be restored to a very high standard and at some considerable expense. The vendor purchased the vehicle from Parsons Cycles in 2019 and it has been used as ‘industrial art’ in his living room since. Our consultant was able to start the machine easily and was also able to ride it on the road with no issues.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Diamond
info@vintagescooters.co.uk
07768 313001