Lambretta Vespa Street Racers

Author : Stuart Owen
Publisher : Banovallum
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1911658603

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Lambretta & Vespa Street Racers by Stuart Owen Pdf

Scooter sales had already peaked in Britain by the mid-1960s - led by the likes of the Lambretta and Vespa. Originally designed as transportation for commuters, the scooter came to be seen more as a vehicle for leisure. Ownership shifted to the younger generation and their appetite for speed and power was insatiable. Shops appeared offering performance tuning services for the first time and a new era of scootering dawned. Production of the Lambretta ceased in 1971 and although Vespa survived, the scooter scene went underground during the 1970s. The passion for tuning continued to flourish however and the release of Quadrophenia inspired a new wave of devotees going into the 1980s. Companies began investing heavily and the introduction of the TS1 cylinder kit for the Lambretta and the T5 Vespa by Piaggio took the tuning scene in a new direction. Now the pure Lambretta and Vespa street racer came to the forefront. Owners were prepared to blow huge budgets and their stunning creations took these machines to a new level. Today there is continued investment from manufacturers and competition is still strong as the Lambretta and Vespa Street racer scene continues to thrive. In Lambretta & Vespa Street Racers, author Stuart Owen traces the development of scooter tuning down the decades using dozens of rare period images and highlighting every significant technological milestone along the way. The different but inseparable stories of both Lambretta and Vespa tuning are told in full with compelling insight and expert knowledge.

Author : Ian Grainger
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845841522

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Scooter Lifestyle by Ian Grainger Pdf

In over sixty years since the first scooters rolled off the production line, never has there been a more comprehensive book about the modern scooter scene and all its diversities.

Author : Stuart Owen
Publisher : Banovallum
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1911658484

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The Evolution of the Custom Scooter by Stuart Owen Pdf

Lambretta and Vespa scooters dominated the British two-wheeled market back in the 1950s. Originally seen as a vehicle primarily for transport, the scooter quickly grew into something very different. Perceptions underwent a radical shift and machines once disregarded as a functional and mundane became a way of life for their owners. Subcultures such as the Mods and scooter boys grew up around the scooter, a focal point for fashions that have continued to develop. Soon each owner was customizing their scooter according to their own tastes and desires as far as their budget would allow. The age of the scooter as a status symbol had arrived. From the early days with chrome mirrors and lights in the 1960s to the extravagantly painted murals of the 1980s, owners were using their scooters as canvases upon which to express themselves. Rivalries sprang up and as competition between owners grew, so too did the outrageousness of their creations. Today the custom scooter scene thrives and is a strong as it ever has been - with fresh creations showcasing the talents and imaginations of their owners like never before. More and more people are reminiscing about the iconic scooters of yesteryear and the movement shows no signs of waning. This book goes right back to the beginning to look at how it all started, the different styles each decade produced and the most famous machines ever built.

Author : Stuart Owen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781784423148

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Vespa and Lambretta Motor Scooters by Stuart Owen Pdf

The story of Lambretta and Vespa scooters in the UK and their social history.

Author : Vittorio Tessera
Publisher : Giorgio Nada Editore Srl
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 887911574X

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Lambretta by Vittorio Tessera Pdf

This is a unique book, useful to all Lambretta owners and riders who mean to understand the evolution of the famous Innocenti scooter down to the smallest detail. After having digested all the technical information supplied by the concessionaires of the period, and having created thousands of illustrations showing all the versions produced by Innocenti between 1947 and 1971 piece by piece, the author has brought to life a guide that shows even the smallest modification carried out over the years on the various models that have appeared in the marketplace.

Author : Eric Dregni
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760375570

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The Scooter Bible by Eric Dregni Pdf

The Scooter Bible is an entertaining, colorful, and authoritative history of the little motorbikes that could. Beginning with the first motor scooter in 1902, Eric Dregni is your guide to everything from the postwar American scooter boom to the golden age of Italian and European scooters, the rise of Mod scooter culture in England . . . right up to modern electric scooters. Today, nostalgia for vintage Vespas, Piaggios, Cushmans, Lambrettas, and other top brands drive a new thirst for retro-inspired scooters in showrooms around the world. This revised and updated edition of The Scooter Bible brings the story up to date with the drive for zero emissions via electric vehicles. Throughout, author Eric Dregni offers you a wealth of imagery: historic black-and-white photos, evocative period advertisements, manufacturer photos, and more—over 500 images! Along the way, he also shows you scooter evolution, changing technologies, and scooter appearances in popular culture. And as the most comprehensive scooter book ever, The Scooter Bible also includes the world’s most exhaustive encyclopedia of scooter brands, from Puddlejumper to Piaggio, Ducati to Doodlebug, and Zündapp Bella to Genuine Stella. The Scooter Bible is all you need before kick-starting your scooter engine to life and praying for ever more speed. Indeed, scooters are mechanical marvels on two wheels. Streamlined spuds. Mutant oddballs of Jet Age styling gone berserk. Innovative inventions shoehorned like sardines into miniaturized monocoque bodies. Engineering and styling enigmas (the stranger the better). They are the weird and the wonderful. And they are all here in The Scooter Bible.

Author : Stuart Owen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781784423179

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Vespa and Lambretta Motor Scooters by Stuart Owen Pdf

Vespa and Lambretta remain the two most iconic motor scooter brands, even four decades after the latter's demise. But what made them such a European sensation in the postwar era? And why were they particularly popular in Britain in the 1950s and '60s? Motor scooter expert Stuart Owen explains the rise of Innocenti's Lambretta and Piaggio's Vespa, from the wartime ruins of Italy, through years of plenty as the two manufacturers exploited a ready market for affordable, economic transport, and then their decline into more uncertain times as motor cars trespassed on their success. He also explores the rich history of accessorising and customising the scooters, their essential role in the mod movement, and the revival in Vespa's fortunes following the release of the cult film Quadrophenia.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : SIP Scootershop
Page : 940 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783981513813

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Catalogue SIP CLASSIC VESPA Vespa Tuning, Spareparts & Accessories,english by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dave Boothroyd
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781785001215

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Two-Stroke Motorcycle Engine Maintenance and Repair by Dave Boothroyd Pdf

A workshop guide to the strip-down, rebuild, maintenance and repair of two-stroke motorcycle engines. Author Dave Boothroyd covers the principles and practice of two-stroke engine work, examining a wide range of marques and road, racing and trail motorcycles. With over 450 colour photographs, this new book covers: the chronological development of two-stroke engines and workshop procedures for each era; the examination of each major engine component in turn, including cylinder head, piston, piston rings, crankcase, flywheel, bearings, inlet manifold, clutch, gearbox and primary drive, and, finally, racing motorcycles and tuning engines for best performance; diagnosing problems and workshop safety. This practical reference guide is for the two-stroke motorcycle owner or restorer and is illustrated throughout with over 450 colour photographs.

Author : Stuart Owen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798670815772

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Rmk 224f by Stuart Owen Pdf

A full colour 40 - page A4 booklet tracing the history of the Lambretta SX 200 street racer RMK 224F which I built in 1988 some 32 years ago now. Detailing how it was designed and built focusing on all aspects of the engine, including tuning and all performance ideas such as the fitting of the Smiths rev counter. Gives a breakdown of its full technical specification. It includes over 40 images some of which have never been seen before.

Author : Eric Dregni
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760360446

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The Life Vespa by Eric Dregni Pdf

Since hitting the road in 1946, eighteen million Vespa motor scooters have buzzed the Earth. Vespa's success lies in the uniqueness of its design -- in the unmistakable sheet metal skin that, over the span of decades, has defined the concept of "motor scooter." The Life Vespa celebrates all aspects of the scooters and the thriving culture that surrounds them. Since Vespa is affordable and in high-style, the life Vespa encompasses all walks of life, from street urchins to celebrities like Audrey Hepburn, John Wayne, and Brad Pitt. Part of Motorbooks’ “Life” series, The Life Vespa melds machine and culture to immerse you in la bella vita.

Author : Stuart Owen
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798736354863

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The History of the Lambretta Grand Prix by Stuart Owen Pdf

The Grand Prix was the final series of Lambretta scooters to be built. Launched in 1969 it was based around the restyling of the SX model with the transformation being carried out by Italian designer Bertone. Offered in three different choices and a striking new colour scheme it became an instant hit with customers. The Grand Prix 200 was fitted with the most powerful engine Innocenti ever produced and was capable of 70mph, thus labelling it the ultimate sports scooter.

Author : Zef Enault,Michael Levivier
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781784724726

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Triumph by Zef Enault,Michael Levivier Pdf

This is the definitive story of Triumph, told through 130 years of its magnificent motorcycles. Created with support from Triumph and with a foreword from CEO Nick Bloor, The Art of the Motorcycle is a celebration of Triumph's most beautiful bikes, and an essential companion for any fan. With unprecedented access behind the scenes, the book tells the story of Triumph's motorcycles through the years, from the earliest models and much-loved classics to the most recent bikes. Features include: Entries on each of the greatest Triumph models Stunning photography throughout - including never-before-seen images Detailed technical information Early design sketches First-hand reports from the people who were there Other treasures from the Triumph archives With insightful, thoroughly-researched text, Triumph - The Art of the Motorcycle is the ultimate history of an enduring icon, told through its greatest machines.

Author : Pete Davies
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781845840860

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The Lambretta Scooter Bible by Pete Davies Pdf

This book takes an in-depth look at the world finest scooter, including detailed information on the main Italian-built models, the Lambretta Concessionaires machines and 1960s British dealer specials.

Author : Martin 'Sticky' Round
Publisher : Carpet Bombing Culture
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 190821175X

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Scooterboys by Martin 'Sticky' Round Pdf

Scooterboys are the lost tribe of British youth culture. Unrecognised, uncelebrated and unwanted; misunderstood by a general public who mistook us for Mods. We weren't Mods though. By the 1980s myself and tens of thousands of scooter riders collectively rejected that label. Instead, we took the roadmap of British youth disaffection and carved a new bypass. This route took us beyond the UK's faded seaside resorts, allowing us to spread our creed across the continents. Tuned and customised Vespa and Lambretta scooters gave us freedom to roam; transport to live for the weekend. Shared experiences of riots, local hostility and police harassment built strong fraternal bonds that endure to this day. Despite decades of two-wheeled rebellion our threat level was never high enough to put us on the national security radar. This low profile has its benefits. We aren't doomed to follow the same cycle as Mods. First feared, then pilloried, accepted and finally adopted as part of UK's rich culture. As British as a vindaloo. The cult of Scooterboy has escaped death-by-public-acceptance, simply by remaining too underground. Too difficult to distinguish from what came before. And that's just perfect. You'll never see Scooterboys parodied in TV insurance adverts or low budget fly-on-the-walls. The poorly-rendered caricature is always some cliché Mod on a 'Christmas Tree' scooter. If you rode to rallies in the 80s and 90s then this book will mirror your experiences. If you've never had a scooter then it offers a rare glimpse of life inside the lost tribe of two-stroke terrorists.