1971 Lambretta J50 Special
Moped category scooter

Registration No: PJT 366J
Frame No: 519379
Engine No: 516277
CC: 50
MOT: Exempt

• Imported into the UK and registered in 2004
• One of the last Innocenti Lambrettas ever to be produced in 1971
• In original paint and well preserved
• Engine turns and was seen recently running well.
• Correct numbers. Cables and engine appear never to have been removed
• Original keys present for ignition and toolbox
• V5 current and road legal for 16 year old riders

During World War 2 Ferdinando Innocenti ran a steel tubing factory in the Lambrate district of Milan in northern Italy, producing components for the Italian Air Force and construction. After the war Innocenti needed to find a new product in order for his business to survive. Inspired by the Cushman scooters that the US army imported into Italy, Innocenti realised he could apply many of the parts that the factory was already producing to motor scooter production. Innocenti started production of Lambretta scooters in 1947, the year after Piaggio started production of its Vespa models. There are still clubs across the world, both national and local clubs, devoted to the Lambretta scooter. The clubs still participate and organise ride outs and rallies which regularly take place during weekends over the summer months and still have high attendance. Across the UK there are many privately owned scooter shops which deal with everything Lambretta, from sales, services, parts, tuning, performance and complete nut and bolt restorations. The J range launched in 1964 was a completely new concept for Lambretta with a light pressed steel frame serving as the entire chassis similar to Vespas. The J50 Special launched in April 1970 was the last model from the J range to be produced up until the last days of Innocenti scooter production. It featured clip-on side panels and a fitted mat. The tyre size was increased to 3 x 10 inch. The leg shield was finished with an aluminium edge trim as opposed to previous rubber trim.

This very late 1971 example is in generally very good original condition. Completely original and unmolested the engine turns with good compression. She has been running recently and with should be very quickly on the road. The original floor mat has been removed (replacements are easily available) and has a temporary accessory mat, the seat cover is not correct and again can be sourced new and the side panel flashes and name badge on one side need replacing. Some easy cosmetic attention would make this a very smart little original condition Lambretta J50 Special.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Diamond
info@vintagescooters.co.uk
07768 313001