Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1955 Lambretta LD150 Mk 2
Estimate
£1, 500 - £2, 500
Registration No: LSL 965
Frame No: the details belowLD
CC: 150
MOT: Exempt
British registered from new according to V5C
Transferable registration number
Current V5C for use on the road
The Lambretta LD Mk1 was first introduced in 1951 as a 125cc model as a successor to the LC. It had covered panels over a tubular frame and had the addition of a torsion bar. This feature remained on all Lambrettas until 1958. The LD also had springs enclosed in the front forks. The Mk2 had a number of improvements. The rear brake was now cable controlled and the gears used a single teleflex cable. There was also a small luggage box which housed the optional speedometer. The whole ride experience was much improved and the LD Mk2 was subsequently a very popular model.
This complete example is in very good condition in our opinion. Painted in what appear to be the correct colours. The current owner has had the scooter since 1993 and is a well known senior member of several vintage scooter clubs in the UK. We understand from him that is was in fine working condition when it was pushed into the garage several years ago so may need some light re-commissioning. We were unable to see it running as it had been stored under cover for quite some time. However it is very presentable and the engine does turn and we anticipate no major problems after the assurances of the vendor and the way we have seen him keep his machines maintained. We noted the scooter has an original period fuel gauge and original foot board extensions. The keys represent for the steering lock and the small inside leg shield tool box. Only on the market because the vendor is now unable to ride it due to health problems. The scooter is on sale with a reserve to sell.
