Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
15th November, 2023 11:00
1971 Lambretta GP200 Electronic
Estimate
£12, 000 - £14, 000
Registration No: OEU 401J
Frame No: 22/ 2 259249
Engine No: SXthe details below
CC: 198
MOT: Exempt
Formerly on permanent display at Scootopias office
Very late example
Restored by Scootopia
V5 for immediate use on the road
The GP200 was the last of the great Lambretta scooters that rolled off of Innocenti?s production line in Milan. Produced from January 1969 until April 1971 it is said a total of only 9350 DL/ GP200?s were made, and under 1000 of them were the electronic version. The GP200 followed the SX200 and retained the engine prefix of SX200 before the serial number. The iconic bodywork followed the trends of the day of the early 1970?s. The Bertone design was more streamlined than its predecessors with a new 22/ 2 frame and rectangular headlight. There were however significant improvements to the engine over the SX including: improved crankshaft, a complete overhaul of the gearbox ratios and improved Ducati ignition. The electronic version went even further with a 6v electronic ignition and CDI unit and these today are extremely collectible. The only immediate noticeable difference between the DL and GP Electronics was that the DL did not have a battery tray and the leg shield badge differs.
This 1971 manufactured GP200 Electronic was on proud display in the early 2000s outside the office of Scootopia boss Dean Harvey. (Picture 9 shows it at Scootopias office). From the records that we have the scooter was re-registered in 2010 by Dean as is common when the number was not computerised by the DVLA. The scooter was sold to a Paul Cromwell of Dorking before our vendor was able to buy it in 2014. The restoration was done by Scootopia who have a fine record for quality work. The 30mm carb and side panel hole were done at Scootopia. Our vendor some years ago took it to Ron Moss who did some minor tuning to the barrel and added the Ancillotti style Ron Moss exhaust you can see now in place. The scooter is still running a standard 200cc motor.
This a very late Electronic battery tray model (in the last two hundred of known examples) and as such has the original black plastic components toolbox, fuel flap (the flap has snapped off due to the brittle original plastic), rear frame grill and horn grill. Re-painted in the correct ochre colour but with personalised black striping. Starting with the electrics she has 6 volt red CDI 323904 in this case. We are informed the original electronic stator plate with correct fixings and using the correct red HT lead to the CDI. We can also see the original correct spot welds behind the welded CDI bracket.
The panels are a superb fit all over. The floor runners and sharks teeth appear to be original. The seat is an original Guiliari ?Electonic seat? which our vendor tracked down and paid a significant amount for. We believe the seat cover could be a quality replacement cover but it looks original. The cables are fastened with the correct type straps and are done neatly. The original speedometer has been retained and showing only a credible 10753 miles. The brake adjusters are the late versions found on late GPs. The hand levers are the the correct later type with ball ends. The keys are all present for ignition, toolbox and steering lock. At the time of consignment the scooter started up after just a few kicks after 3 years of resting dormant. She has bright lights and is supplied with a number of MOTs.
This is a very rare opportunity for the most serious collector of Lambrettas. There is a lot of originality all over the machine. It sounded good and is a very presentable Electronic.
