Charming little video from Lambretta Bruxelles Rally 1960. These video films came via the LCGB vaults & Kev Walsh but were originally part of the Mike Karslake Collection.
Lambretta Bruxelles Rally 1960
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Tartan Terror
To mark the recent Burn’s Night celebrations, I thought I’d post this terrific tartan bedecked Series 1, that’s for sale over on eBay. The eBay description is as follows:
“1959 Series 1 Lambretta in outstanding condition.
Rare crossover model which for even more interesting pedigree, Framebreather frame loop on a non-breather frame, as confirmed by several sources to be fully authentic Framebreather end production run crossover.
She has a small block 200 top end and rides amazingly, plenty of get up and go and handles like a dream.
12v electronics for reliability and quality engine internals.
Comes with Feridax flyscreen, Tartan accessories, period stars and accessories,
Original Trombone rack
New BGM tyres & tubes make for perfect all round handling and ride.”
Personally, it’s the decals that make this scooter – I don’t know if it’s actually been to Pisa, Rome, Amsterdam, Innsbruck and the other one that I can’t work out – but I wouldn’t be surprised!
One eBay here.
Lambretta G300 and X350 Launch in Milano…
I was lucky enough to attend the launch of TWO new Lambretta models yesterday evening – the previously teased G300 – and an even more powerful – and futuristic model the Lambretta X350 – I’m currently at Milano Linate airport awaiting my flight back to London Gatwick – so just a tease for now – full report of the event – and my first impressions of the machines coming soon!
Exciting News from Milan… Stay Tuned…
Milan… famous for art, fashion, design… and to readers of this blog, for being the birthplace of the Lambretta. Every year, Milan holds an annual design week and… to coincide with that internationally renowned event there is some BIG news coming out of Milan tomorrow. BIG Lambretta related news. Stay tuned to the Lambrettista blog – as I will be there, on the spot in The Brera, Milan’s Design District – and will report back with news tomorrow. I don’t know about you… But I’m excited!
Back from the dead!
The Lambrettista blog is coming back from the dead – some exciting developments planned – Stay tuned for some big Lambretta news – SOON!
Something for the weekend…
The Scooterist Movie Trailer
A forthcoming film about the UK scooter scene, THE SCOOTERISTS focuses on the theme of scootering being a ‘way of life’. This film delves into the world of scootering at it’s roots and told passionately by those who ride them.
THE SCOOTERISTS celebrates everything scooter – the lifestyle, the music and the oil! A true British movement that’s still moving.
They’re currently raising the finances to start shooting this year. If anyone is interested, visit the Facebook page for more updates on how you can get involved, or read the ScooterLab interview with director Andy Hylton, here.
Rare ‘Lambretta’ Toy Pedal Scooter
Spotted this rare 2 seater chain driven pedal scooter, possibly made by MG of France.
This has clearly been modelled on a Lambretta – looks like a Series 2. These toys were crudely made and would never reach today’s safety standards, so this is a display piece only, not for pedalling!
MOD: From Bebob to Britpop
Picked up a copy of this yesterday… looks an interesting read – a full review will follow. It’s available on Amazon here.
Check out my Reading list.
Durand Jones & The Indications
I don’t often post about music on here. But occasionally something or somebody comes along that I have to share… And you need to check out this Band. I was lucky enough to catch Durand Jones & The Indications last night, in a great venue – The Waiting Room – a tiny room beneath a pub in Stoke Newington (can’t remember the last time I paid £6 for a gig either – bargain of the century!).
They blew me away. Durand Jones’s vocal is up there with all the great soul singers I love – on occasions, it was as if he was channelling Donny Hathaway, Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding – and these are not names I bandy about lightly. He’s really that good. He’s got a great, authentic delivery, and you really felt he was experiencing the essence of every song.
The band were tight – really tight – working as a unit – the drummer was an absolute machine. The rhythm section reminded me of Muscle Shoals’ finest – and the horns – tenor sax and trumpet – were Stax like in their attack – but mellow and gentle when they needed to be. There were shades of King Curtis as well – really nice stuff. Under it all was some beautiful floaty, hammond style keys.
The Indications have more than one great singer in the band – When the drummer Aaron Frazer guested on the lead vocals (Check out “Is It Any Wonder” below) it was incredible – think Sam Cooke meets Smokey Robinson – and as Durand himself said “The voice of an angel – how do I follow that?” he DID though!
It’s hard to say enough good things about this band… I’ve seen a LOT of bands at a lot of gigs over the years. I’m not into comparisons and superlatives – BUT I reckon this is the BEST band I’ve seen, and the BEST gig I’ve been to.
If you get the chance – do yourself a favour – and go and see these guys. Buy their records. They’re the real deal.
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