Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1963 Lambretta TV175 series 3
Estimate
£3, 500 - £4, 500
Registration No: ALC 707A
Frame No: 521926
CC: 200
MOT: Exempt
Comprehensively maintained
Used regularly until recently
Supplied with spare original engine
V5C for use on UK roads
The Lambretta TV175 series 3 was launched in March 1962 and it was the first scooter supplied with an internal disc brake. It was a remarkable change from the previous TV175 series 2 with new sleek slim styling. The front shock absorbers were enhanced with extra dampers as in the previous TV series 2 models. The TV series 3 also had larger silent blocks than the previous engines and it had a very good reputation as a smooth and well-balanced scooter with great handling attributes.
This presentable and fully operational ATC example was in our opinion probably British registered from new with battery tray. The current owner has had the scooter since 2007 and is a well known senior member of several vintage scooter clubs in the UK. He has kept a fastidious record of every single thing he has done on the scooter from 2007 to the new present down to every nut and bolt and oil change! This record is supplied with the scooter. The engine was changed for a GP200 engine which is currently in the vehicle now and we are told by the vendor that is runs beautifully and has never let him down. The GP200 engine has been stamped with the original TV175 engine numbers and it is recommended to change back to the original supplied TV175 engine.
We note all good original parts are there including the front disc braked Giuliari seat with faux leopard cover. The original rough sound deadening paint is still visible on the rear mudguard and inside of the side panels. It has been converted to 12v electronics and has quality Continental white wall tyres. An accessory leg shield box has been added and all keys for the scooter are present. We’re able to start and run the scooter which sounded excellent and can be seen on the below video. Only on the market because the vendor is now unable to ride it due to health problems. The scooter is sensibly therefore priced to sell.
