Classic Scooters Vespa Supersprint 90 Lambretta L1 S2

Classic ScootersThis is one of many illustrated classic scooter guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic scooter art featured in this guide please click here.This guide celebrates ten classic motor scooters produced during the 1950s and 1960s. In addition to the famous names of Vespa and Lambretta, this guide covers classic scooters from Heinkel, NSU, Zundapp, BSA and Rumi.Douglas Vespa ( Rod Model )The 125cc Douglas Vespa was a British-built version of the original Piaggio Vespa launched in 1946 in Italy. The first Vespa to be sold in Britain, the Douglas Vespa along with the Lambretta LD set the fashion for all future machines. Nicknamed the Rod Model, the 1951 scooter has a linkage of rods and bell cranks between the handlebars and its rear-mounted gearbox. This complicated arrangement was soon dropped in favour of a less expensive twin-cable mechanism. Only available in metallic green, the Douglas Vespa enjoyed huge success, attracting buyers who would never have contemplated buying a motorcycle.Rumi FormichinoLaunched at the Milan Fair in April 1954, the Rumi Formichino ( Little Ant ) created a good deal of excitement with its unorthodox styling and powerful 125cc engine. With a low centre of gravity and excellent weight distribution, the tiny Rumi featured outstanding handling and roadholding, not to mention a top speed of 10-15mph (16-24km/h) above most other 125 scooters from the period. NSU Prima DThe Prima had evolved from NSUs purchase of a licence to manufacture the Lambretta scooter in 1951. When the licence expired NSU continued to produce their own 150cc scooter and called it the NSU Prima. Launched in 1956, the NSU Prima D model appeared similar at first glance to the Lambretta LC, but was in fact a much improved model with many modifications. Along with the 150cc engine, the standard specification included 12-volt electric starting, a low-fuel waring light and a dashboard mounted choke lever that closed automatically. Also standard were sprung rubber saddles, a prop and main stand and a spare wheel. Price new in 1957,

---

Orignal From: Classic Scooters Vespa Supersprint 90 Lambretta L1 S2