Manurin Concorde

Posted on May 11, 2011 by crocodilejock

Sycronicity at work again, posted up that link to a group of eBay barn finds (hit the link or just scroll down), and then I stumble across this lovely page about Manurin scooters. So, with a little time, know how, patience and elbow grease your resto project could look something like this.

I must admit, I’d never heard the name Manurin before, gut this big wheeled scoot from France has a beauty all of it’s own. And in 1957, they were the third most poplular scooter in Europe, behind Vespa and Lambretta of course.

If the shape is ringing any bells for you, but your not thinking Manurin… maybe it reminds you of a DKW Hobby… which it is pretty much a ‘badge engineered’ version of.

Heinkel Tourist

Posted on April 19, 2011 by crocodilejock

In case you missed it in the comments, Bob spotted that the scooter in the “Wall of Death” post was a Heinkel Tourist. Good spot Bob… The Germans did love a big from mudguard didn’t they! If you like you’re scooters beefy and Germanic there’s a great Heikel Tourist website here.

Scooter Skins – Japanese style

Posted on March 31, 2011 by crocodilejock

Jet Scooter

Posted on March 29, 2011 by crocodilejock

Not to be confused with a Jet 200 Lambretta… This is a gas turbine scooter with a homemde afterburner. Personally, I’m not sure afterburners SHOULD be homemage… and as this seems to generate more noise, flame and smoke than forward motion, at the moment I’ll stick to Petroil…

Vespa Smint Ad

Posted on March 24, 2011 by crocodilejock

Lambretta’s – The best of the bay

Posted on March 23, 2011 by crocodilejock

A clutch of nice scoots on eBay…

A nice TV 175 in white, currently at £3,400

And another one in blue and white… currently at £3,700.

A nice Italian DL (GP) in turquoise… classified price £3,750

A bit more affordable… this nicely original Series II… ride away for £3,000

Going back in time slightly further, an electric start LD 150… starting at £1,800.

and right back… to almost the birth of the Lambretta, a Model D… these don’t come up too often… classified ad price £4,7500.

If you’re after something slightly different, how about this lovely skinhead style skelly… tons of original style accessories, and it’s got most the original panels and bodywork, if you want to turn it back to a full framed scoot. Buy it now for £2,300

A bit of a disclaimer… I don’t know any of these scooters – or sellers, I’m not making a penny from these, and I can’t vouch for the originality, legality, performance or anything else about these scoots. They just look good to me. I’m going to write a post on the best places to buy a scooter, other than eBay, so watch this space. And if you’re thinking of buying a Lambretta, it’s definitely worth checking out the buyers guide on the Lambretta Cub of Great Britain’s website.