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1962 Lambretta Li125

Lambretta Li125

This 1962 Lambretta Li125 is one of the first series 3 models. Remarkably, it has sat in a barn in Perugia, Italy for at least 40 years and peeling back the layers of dirt, it looks like it has only ever covered 1053km or around 650 miles! It was supplied with some old paperwork and the equivalent of a tax disk as well as the confirmation of a matching number from the UK Lambretta club. 

The scooter was imported directly from Italy for Fostering Classics in November 2020 and the restoration is now underway. Our detective work suggests that the scooter was used on roads or dirt tracks with a lot of clay, as it had clogged up many internal parts of the scooter, eventually causing the gearbox to overheat, which seized only allowing 1st and neutral gears! We believe this is why the scooter was retired from service. 

The scooter will undergo a sympathetic restoration to bring it back to completely original condition. It left the factory in Iseo Light Green, but a previous owner has hand-painted in white and blue at some point. We will return it back to the original period colour.

Fostering Classics - Lambretta - original condition

Luckily, due to the popularity of these Lambretta’s and the longevity of their production, not only in Italy but later Spain and then India, there is a great aftermarket support network for them. Parts supply quality can be variable, so we will be very selective when purchasing spare parts to ensure the original Italian quality is maintained. 

It is now fully registered in the UK as a historic vehicle and because of the year of manufacture, it has been supplied with the old registration style of three numbers and three letters. It is also MOT exempt. The old Italian number plate will also be supplied with the scooter to ensure its roots can be traced!

Gallery

People say that one image speaks 1000 words. See the project progress on photos and follow the Lambretta Li125 restoration journey with us.

Fostering Classics - Lambretta - as found front
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - as found back
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - registration
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - body in original condition
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - rather dirty
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - engine parts
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - brake covered in grease
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - kick start gear
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - original condition of the leg guard
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - painted parts
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - painingin in progress
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - assembly in progress
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - assembly
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - close up 2
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - close up
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - complete side
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - finished close up
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - as found
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - speedometer
Fostering Classics - Lambretta
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - parts transformation
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - restored engine parts
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - engine flywheel cover
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - parts ready for blasting
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - Blasting in progress
Fostering Classics - lambretta - work in progress
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - parts primes and painted
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - body respray
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - ready to be assembled
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - assembly front
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - almost done
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - almost ready
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - stearing
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - as found side
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - footwell
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - original condition
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - main frame 2
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - wheel
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - engine restoration
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - progressing quickly
Fostering Classics - Lambretta- stud
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - stripped part
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - parts ready for assembly
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - seat
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - body respray
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - near completion
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - work in progress
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - near completion
Fostering Classics - Lambretta - complete rear
Fostering classics - Lambretta complete

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