Not long after the Vespa PX made a return, Lambretta is back too, specifically with the Lambretta LN scooter. This new model is made in Italy by Motom Electronics Group SPA, a tribute to the original, but still its own scoot with a few more squared off edges than original […]
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Paul Weller Mini up for auction
Not a colour scheme for everyone, but if you want a distinctive Mini with a Paul Weller touch, you might want to bid for the Paul Weller limited edition Mini Cooper. Some of you might have recognised the colour scheme – it uses the same one as one of the […]
eBay watch: 1960s Vespa tipper truck
A superb curio that dates back to 1966 – this Vespa commercial tipper truck. Powered by a 124cc engine, it's one of a fleet of similarly-powered vehicles that was sold to the Co-op in Liverpool in the 70s, then used to sell paraffin around the streets during that decade. All […]
Vespa PX scooter returns
An interesting change of mind by Piaggio, with the return of the Vespa PX scooter. For eco (and possibly commercial) reasons, the Vespa PX disappeared from the market, as the company concentrated on its 'twist and go' range. But it is now being re-launched by Piaggio, shown off recently at […]
Italian Job Minis in London
Title says it all really – the original Italian Job Minis are on display in London, specifically at the Museum of London. Actually it's a case of them being original-ish, as all the cars used in the movie were eventually trashed. The ones on display are apparently the ones that […]
Tribute Vespa scooter by Digital Veneer
If you thought the cost of a fully-renovated vintage scoot was a bit pricey, you'll be seriously knocked back by the cost of the Tribute Vespa – and its not even a vintage model. According to makers, Digital Veneer, each brand new Vespa is transformed by craftsmen into 'an authentic […]
eBay watch: 1960 Vespa 150
Tasty scooter – and right now, this Vespa 150 is under £1,000. Not bad considering this 1960 model has had a full restoration as recently as 2009, with an engine overhaul, new electrics and plenty of cosmetic work too, judging by the paint job and those seats. The MOT runs […]
Mini creates the 'mod' electric scooter
Big thanks to Chuck Dicken, who spotted this over on the Der Spiegel site – the news that BMW's Mini offshoot is moving into the scooter market. Specfically the electric scooter market. As you can see from the image above, the company has already given the 'mod treatment' to one […]
