TV 175 spring premiere

Today I woke up the Lambretta TV 175 series 1 from it's hibernation. Some trouble, it wouldn't fire up, not even with starter gas. Then I changed battery, a fresh one did the trick. It started on third kick and I went for a short ride. 175 cc beats 50 anyday!
It was nice riding again, although it was a bit chilly. At least the sun warms a little.
I have to sort out the crashbar on the front fender as you can see by the picture, the fit is so-so. Don't know why, it's not an after market-piece, it's from another Series 1.

Happy Easter, Buona Pasqua!

Is it the 1,4 hp or my arm strength?
Happy Easter and Buona Pasqua to all Vespisti and Lambrettisti in the whole wide world!
Just about +3 degrees C here in Stockholm, so the rideout today on the Vespa PK 50 XL was very brief.

Vespa Primavera for sale?

Yikes! I stumbled on this today. In an old geezer's garage, you can see his feet and legs on the right. He has a lot of old Swedish mopeds and other stuff. This Vespa Primavera 1969 has only 3 650 km's on the speedo! Some small scratches in the paint though.
It might be for sale, at a price?

It's Lambretta time again

I recently got hold of the placque above. From the Swedish importer of Lambretta from the early and mid fiifties. Located in Gothenburg they were succeded by Lennart Bergelin as importer, famous tennis coach for Björn Borg. The unreadable part says "150" so it once sat on 150 LD or D. Here it's placed on the handlebar of my Lambretta-wreck, TV 175 series 1.

Below is a picture from the french movie "On foot, on horse, in car" (?). An old Ford Vedette but I'm more interested of the Lambretta LD's at the right.



Shiny decals for Vespa ET3

Here is some strange after market decals that I found on the Imola fair. Perfect for blinging up your Vespa Primavera ET3.
Unfortunately I don't have one. They were never imported to Sweden. Built between 1976 and 1983 and still very popular in Italy. Especially among older gentlemen re-living their youth.
Electronic ignition (E) and a third transfer port (T3), for brisker acceleration compared to the standard Primavera.

Vespa PK and feet updates

I've made updates on the The abandoned Vespa PK 50 S and With my feet on the ground. Aren't you thrilled, folks?

Lambretta TV 175 silencer

This is an original silencer to a series 1 Lambretta TV 175. Is there any of you Lambrettisti out there who knows of - or can suggest  - a substitute? I guess it's easier to find one for series II and III.