Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: J50 455380
Engine No: J50 455617
CC: 50
MOT: Exempt

• Has Nova declared, for UK registration
• In original paint and well preserved
• Engine turns over
• Matching numbers
• Original keys present for ignition and toolbox
• Road legal for new riders and those without a motorcycle licence

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 J range, launched in 1964, was a completely new concept for Lambretta with a light pressed steel frame serving as the entire chassis similar to Vespas. It featured clip-on side panels and a fitted mat. The tyre size was increased to 3 x 10 inch. This 1967 example in the rare Apple Green colour is in generally very good original condition. Completely original and unmolested, the engine turns with good compression, but we have not seen it running. The scooter is complete, the panels fit nicely, the tank looks clean inside, compression is good but it would benefit from a mechanical overhaul to get running. This a very smart little original condition gift project, perhaps for a new learner or used as a runabout for someone without a motorcycle licence.

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