Highlights
- Vendor states over 2,000hrs of hand-engraved customisation during summer 2025
- Only 4 Black Nouveau scooters made per year and this is the last of 2025
- Described as flawless factory black metal flake
- Professionally restored by well-regarded specialists with over 40 years’ experience
- Only a few miles since restoration for testing purposes so you will be the first to ride!
- New 200ccc engine with AF Rayspeed Clubman Exhaust
- Electrics upgraded to 12v CDI for better lighting and reliability
- Includes 3 months Platinum Warranty, including breakdown, recovery and repair
- Fitted with S83 Michelin Tyres
- An original restoration with no tubeless rims, hydraulic discs or digital speedometers
The Appeal
This customised Lambretta comes from a well-regarded specialist. They state that any of their custom scooters are a labour of love. But this one, they say, is particularly so - we’re told that 2,000 hrs have gone into the engraving work alone. It is a true labour of love and one of only four produced during 2025.
The Black Noveau is fitted with a new 200cc engine block, which has only covered a few miles since fitment, so still needs running in. But the Black Noveau is really all about the cosmetics. The engraving work covers the engine cover, horncast, grill, headset blocks and levers, stand feet, air scoop, air intake housing, front and rear hubs and kick lever. The vendor says that the word ‘unique’ gets thrown around a lot these days, but he states that you can be sure this scooter is absolutely a one-off.
This scooter looks like a sure-fire show stealer. And you’ll be the first person to ride it. A stunning addition to any scooter collection.
The vendor writes:
“Riding the Lambretta is a nostalgic and fun experience, blending classic scooter charm with solid performance. Its 198cc engine provides enough power for zippy acceleration and a comfortable top speed, making it ideal for city commuting and leisurely rides. The lightweight design and compact frame make it highly manoeuvrable, offering smooth handling in tight spaces and traffic. While the drum brakes and simple suspension system aren't as refined as modern counterparts, they still provide a reliable and enjoyable ride on well-maintained roads. Overall, the Lambretta offers a perfect mix of vintage style, practicality and a playful, engaging riding experience.”
The History and Paperwork
- 1975 Model
- Vendor advises that scooter is supplied with its V5C
- Sold with a three-month Vintage Metals Platinum Warranty with option to extend
- MOT exempt but vendor has offered to MOT if desired
- Tax exempt
- National and international delivery options
- 2,000 hr restoration completed in summer 2025 according to seller
- Only four made for one year and this was the last one for 2025
- Vendor states “it is certain to become highly collectible”
The vendor writes:
“What you are buying here is peace of mind: clean, risk-free scooter, ready to ride! Restored by our own in-house team of experts with over 40+ years of experience. These experts are grass root scooterists who themselves own their own private collections and attend many UK and international rallies. Every part of the scooter is thoroughly checked during the rebuild so that only the best makes it through to becoming an Original Cool.”
The Condition
- We are told that this scooter is a freshly completed restoration
- Described by seller as “a stunning gloss black encrusted with silver metal flakes which looks amazing under natural light”
- Due to the recent completion the scooter presents as restoration-fresh
- Original restoration with no tubeless rims, hydraulic discs, or digital speedometers
- Four-step paint process for metal protection and a long-lasting finish
- Black custom paintwork finish in very good order
- Black vinyl seat
- Reported 2,000 hrs of hand-engraved features summarised below
- Vendor describes paintwork, bodywork and trim as “like new with no imperfections”
Hand-engraved features:
- Engine cover
- Horncast
- Grill
- Headset blocks and levers
- Stand feet
- Air scoop
- Air intake housing
- Front and rear hubs
- Kick lever
The vendor writes:
“A stunning gloss black encrusted with silver metal flakes which looks amazing under natural light! This is coupled with a four-step paint process, which protects the metal and creates a long-lasting glass finish. This is an eye-catching scooter made to be loved, admired and enjoyed.”
The Mechanics
- Described by seller as fully restored to a high cosmetic and mechanical standard
- Manual transmission with 4 gears
- Fitted with an MPH speedometer
- Vendor states it has excellent tyres, brakes, cables, and chrome
- Professionally and beautifully refurbished to what vendor states is “our strict safety guidelines”
- Pulls clean, and sounds exactly how a Lambretta should we are told
- Restored engine will need a break-in period of 500 miles at a maximum speed of 40 mph
- New 200cc engine with AF Rayspeed Clubman Exhaust
- Electrics upgraded to 12v CDI for better lighting and reliability
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