A new volume in the "Vespa Tecnica" series.

A celebration, in stunning original color photographs, of the life and times of the motor scooter from the original machines of the 1920s, through the boom of the 1950s and ‘60s to today’s great renaissance. This colorful volume spotlights Peugeot, Piatti, Bitri, Gilera, IWL and Zündapp, but coverage also includes Skootamota, Monotrace, Lambretta, Vespa and Piaggio.

A collection of nostalgic advertisements and rich photographic material tells about the Italian social phenomenon represented by the Vespa scooter and shows the complete production from the beginning up to 90s.

The Lambretta was one of the most popular forms of transportation of the 50s and 60s, a valid surrogate to the automobile, and a faithful travel companion to hundreds of thousands of Italian families that had the chance to ride one to work or for fun. Together with the Vespa, it monopolized the Italian scooter market, and knew how to set itself apart in the international market with its own original technical characteristics and exceptionally modern frame. This long awaited NEW EDITION made available by the author, provides new detailed appendices and specifications for all the models covered, helping collectors in the identification and restoration of their Lambretta.
Attention, last copies available, the cover is slightly damaged.

This book, published in occasion of the Eurovespa 2001 Exhibition and the 50th anniversary of the first French Vespa Division in Fourschambault, is enriched with archival documentation, photographs and advertising material.

This unique book discusses the whole italian scooter production from 1946 to 1972, offering an overview on every brand in alphabetical order and the main technical specifications of each model. Aermacchi, Agrati, Alemanno, Alpino, Aprilia, Demm, Ducati, Frisoni, Gitan, Innocenti (Lambretta), Malaguti, Motobi, Moto Guzzi, Moto MV Agusta, Piaggio (Vespa), Rumi, S.I.M. Moretti and Vittoria: these are some of the most popular houses incuded in the book.

Scooters and scootering are the fastest growing segment of the American motorcycling market.

Review of the most famous scooters in France and, in particular, a very illustrated buyer’s, maintenance and repair guide to the X9 model of Piaggio. One section id dedicated to the equipment and the accessories.

Collector and well-known Italian restorer since over 25 years of the famous Lambretta and vintage scooters, Vittorio Tessera managed to realize his dream in creating the Scooter & Lambretta Musem, which was inaugurated in January, 2006 in the neighbourhood of Milan. It hosts 118 different scooters from all over the world, a huge amount of documents, catalogues, brochures, drawings, photographs and films from historical archives. Over 500 colour pictures, production and technical datas for each model, Italian/English text, make this book a Òmust have itÓ item for each real scooter enthusiast.

Step-by-step illustrated workshop manual with precious instructions how to make the maintenance and repairing of your motorcycle.

• 50, 100, 125, 150 & 200cc Twist & Go

A service and repair manual with generic model coverage, suitable for 50 to 250cc scooters automatic transmission. Includes a data section on the following models:

• Aprilia: SR50, Rally 50, Sonic FT and GP, Leonardo 125;
• Gilera: Ice 50, Runner 50, Runner FX125, Runner FXR180, Runner VX125, Runner VXR180/200, SKP (Stalker);
• Honda: FES125 Pantheon, FES250 Foresight, NES125 @125, SFX50, SGX50 Sky, SH50/125, SZX50 (X8R-S/X8R-X)
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• Malaguti: F12 Phantom 50, F12 Spectrum 50, F15 Firefox 50, Madison 125/150;
• MBK: Doodo 125, Mach G 50, Nitro 50/100, Ovetto 50/100, Rocket, Skyliner 125, Stunt 50, Thunder 125;
• Peugeot: Elyseo 50/100/125, Looxor 50/100/125/150, Speedfight 50/100, Speedfight 2 50/100, Trekker 50/100, Vivacity 50/100, Zenith;
• Piaggio: B125 (Beverly), Hexagon 125, Super Hexagon 125, Super Hexagon 180, Liberty 125, NRG, Skipper, Skipper ST, Typhoon 50/80/125, X9 125, Zip 50, Zip 50 SP, Zip 125;
• Suzuki: AN125, AP50, AY50 Katana, UH125 Burgman; Sym: DD50 City Trek, Jet 50/100, Shark 50, Super Fancy and City Hopper;
• Yamaha: CS50 JogR, CW/BW 50, EW50 Slider, XN125 Teo�s, XQ125 Maxster, YN50/100 Neos, YP125 Majesty, YP250 Majesty, YQ50/100 Aerox;
• Vespa: ET2 4T 50, ET2 50, ET4 125, GT125/200.

Updated edition of the book ‘60 years of Vespa’, published in 2006 to celebrate Vespa’s 60th anniversary. April 1946 was the debut date of the revolutionary little two-wheel vehicle, which, as well as leaving an indelible mark on the history of transport, became a real cultural phenomenon to successive generations. Simple and elegant, practical and comfortable, these are some of the characteristics that have ensured the popular scooter an unrepeatable success, with 35,000 of them built in 1949 alone. Sixty-five years after its birth, the Vespa, of which over 17 million have been produced, has affirmed itself throughout the world. This book covers the fascinating epic of the Vespa, from its debut to the present day, through hundreds of pictures and invaluable documents of its various epochs. The work is introduced by Roberto Colaninno, the current president of Piaggio, and includes a systematic cataloguing of all the models that have appeared in those 65 years, each one accompanied by a detailed technical specification.

The Lambretta was undoubtedly one of the most popular means of transport of the Fifties and Sixties. A valid alternative to the car, it was a loyal travelling companion for hundreds of thousands of Italian families, who had the good fortune to ride it for work or pleasure or both. Together with the Vespa, the Lambretta monopolised the Italian scooter market and was able to conquer that position due to its original technical characteristics and its exceptionally modern design. This is now the third edition of the “Innocenti Lambretta” book by Vittorio Tessera, expanded with all-colour photographs reproducing rare advertising of the period, the manufacturer’s brochures and even film posters of the Lambretta, which was the legendary, unforgettable and unquestioned protagonist in its golden years.

The Lambretta was undoubtedly one of the most popular means of transport of the Fifties and Sixties. A valid alternative to the car, it was a loyal travelling companion for hundreds of thousands of Italian families, who had the good fortune to ride it for work or pleasure or both. Together with the Vespa, the Lambretta monopolised the Italian scooter market and was able to conquer that position due to its original technical characteristics and its exceptionally modern design. This is now the third edition of the “Innocenti Lambretta” book by Vittorio Tessera, expanded with all-colour photographs reproducing rare advertising of the period, the manufacturer’s brochures and even film posters of the Lambretta, which was the legendary, unforgettable and unquestioned protagonist in its golden years.

Also available the Italian edition:
INNOCENTI LAMBRETTA. Edizione ampliata

Last copies with some wear or marks for shelf exposure.

The past of Italy between two mythical scooters.

Vespa Tecnica 6 Colors is dedicated to the colours of Vespa models manufactured between 1946 and 1976. Beyond the features of the models, it contains identification numbers and relates the original Max Meyer colours codes used from the beginning of Vespa manufacturing. Vespa fans will at last get the full wad of colours, created spraying the original colour paint. Each colour can be inserted in the appropriate boxes of the book making it unique in its kind.

The complete production of German scooters is described in this volume packed with the description of all models, marques and the technical evolution. A must for all two-wheels’ enthusiasts!