Highlights
- GP200 spec with a brand new SIP Lambretta 200cc engine
- Restored by the vendor’s experienced in-house team to strict safety guidelines
- Only 3 miles since restoration (for testing purposes only) - the new owner will be the first to ride
- Comprehensive restoration and repaint by specialist scooter workshop
- AF Rayspeed Clubman exhaust
The Appeal
Modern scooters are all well and good, but many, (us included), seek something a little more classic, predating the days of tubeless rims, hydraulic disc brakes and digital speedometers. That’s where this 1981 Lambretta makes sense; having been thoroughly restored and suitably upgraded for modern roads by the vendor’s in-house specialists.
This GP200 is fitted with a brand new SIP Lambretta 200cc engine that has covered just 3 miles - the vendor tells us that the buyer will be the first to ride it. As the photographs show, the restoration work was extensive and carried out to a superb standard.
This is a superbly detailed scooter. Its combination of elevated performance and exquisite aesthetics make it very tempting.
This is a superbly detailed scooter. Its combination of elevated performance and exquisite aesthetics make it very tempting.
The vendor comments:
"Riding the Lambretta GP200 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 aren't as refined as modern counterparts, they still provide a reliable and enjoyable ride on well-maintained roads. Overall, the GP200 offers a perfect mix of vintage style, practicality and a playful, engaging riding experience.
“What you are buying here is peace of mind: clean, risk-free scooter, ready to ride! restored by experts with over 40+ years of experience who themselves own their own personal collections.
"Riding the Lambretta GP200 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 aren't as refined as modern counterparts, they still provide a reliable and enjoyable ride on well-maintained roads. Overall, the GP200 offers a perfect mix of vintage style, practicality and a playful, engaging riding experience.
“What you are buying here is peace of mind: clean, risk-free scooter, ready to ride! restored by experts with over 40+ years of experience who themselves own their own personal collections.
This vintage Lambretta has been restored by our own in-house team of experts and every part of the scooter is thoroughly checked during the rebuild so that only the best makes it through.”
For those seeking a classic scooter that’s ready to enjoy, this distinctive Lambretta has a great deal to offer.
The History and Paperwork
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing - the vendor has offered to submit the scooter for testing if desired
- UK-road registered
- V5C present
- The vendor offers a three-month free warranty with the option to extend
- Just three test miles covered since restoration
- Free three months vendor warranty with option to extend
- Professionally and beautifully refurbished to the vendor's strict safety guidelines
- National and international delivery options
The Condition
- Offered in superb overall condition following thorough restoration
- Four-step paint process, resulting in a high standard of finish
- Beautiful gloss black paintwork which gleams under natural light
- Exceedingly smart original bodywork; no signs of corrosion or damage
- The seat upholstery presents impeccably, as do the various rubber components
- The controls and instrumentation present very well
- Exceedingly smart wheels and tyres
- Described by seller as 'like new with no imperfections' across bodywork, paintwork and trim
The vendor writes:
"A stunning gloss black which looks amazing under the natural light! To achieve this we have 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."
"A stunning gloss black which looks amazing under the natural light! To achieve this we have 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
- 200cc air-cooled two-stroke single
- AF Rayspeed Clubman exhaust
- Fitted with an MPH speedometer
- Only three miles since restoration for testing purposes - you will be the first to ride!
- The vendor informs us that the engine has undergone a total rebuild, with all consumables replaced
- Improved Electrical System
- The new owner will need to run in the engine, keeping it below 40mph for 100 miles and ensuring an oily two-stroke mix
- The vendor notes that there is scope to further upgrade to a street racer or keep it original mechanically
The vendor writes:
"A brand new SIP Lambretta 200cc engine freshly tuned providing a smooth, responsive ride that is a joy to experience. As this beautiful scooter has a brand new engine it will need breaking in for at least 100 miles at a maximum speed of 40mph. And a good tip: do mix plenty of oil in with the petrol during this breaking in time as it helps to make a healthy, happy engine."
"A brand new SIP Lambretta 200cc engine freshly tuned providing a smooth, responsive ride that is a joy to experience. As this beautiful scooter has a brand new engine it will need breaking in for at least 100 miles at a maximum speed of 40mph. And a good tip: do mix plenty of oil in with the petrol during this breaking in time as it helps to make a healthy, happy engine."
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