Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Classic Motorcycles and Vintage Scooters
Viewing: Tues 28th October from 1pm
Date: 29th Oct, 2025 10:00
Location: Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1961 Lambretta Li150 series 2
Extremely original
Estimate
£3, 000 - £4, 000
Registration No: 510 XWD
Frame No: LIthe details below
MOT: Exempt
Original throughout including paint
Fully working and completely standard on 6v
Correct original numbers. Engine No: LIthe details below
V5 for use on UK roads
The Lambretta Li series 1 was launched in April 1958. Some 7 months after the TV175 series 1 was launched. By then Innocenti had eliminated most of the engine problems that the 175 had. The Li 150 was a dramatic departure from the shaft driven LD range that had preceded it. The new enclosed chain driven engine was centrally positioned under the frame and had more power than the LD. With larger 10 inch wheels and beautifully designed panel work it was a superb scooter to ride and was instant hit. The Lambretta Li150 series 2 was launched in October 1959. Based on the successful series 1 with the obvious difference was the position of the headlight on the handlebars for better lighting when cornering. It had an engine based on the Li150 series 1 but with an increased stroke and several other small modifications all over the scooter that made it the best selling Lambretta of all time.
The striking aspect of this classic Li150 series 2 is the original and straight condition of the machine. Rarely will one see an original front fender with no dents at all as in this one. The floor is excellent and the panels are a true fit all over. Still on points and with its original 6v Ducati coil, original switches, grease nipple points and original cables. As an original Italian model it is possible that this scooter was sold first in Switzerland, deduced only by the original St. Bernards waterslide. The only ‘new’ item seems to be the replacement single saddle covers originals of which could be sourced.
The Li150 series 2 was the best selling Lambretta of all time for a very good reason. With beautiful elegant lines and a smooth reliable performance the model is the epitome of Lambretta. One would be hard pushed these days to find an original machine come onto the market in more honest condition. With V5 it is ready to immediately enjoy on the road.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
