1966 Ducati Brio 100/25 Electric Conversion
No Reserve

Registration No: ABW 635D
Frame No: M100BR02326
MOT: Exempt

• A rare example of Ducati's own 100cc scooter
• Subject to a body restoration by the London Scooter Bodyshop
• Fitted with Retrospective Scooters' popular electric motor conversion
• Fully registered as an electric machine

Launched in 1963, the Ducati 'Brio' (Italian for 'lively') was the manufacturer's second attempt at a step-through scooter, having produced the unsuccessful Cruiser in 1952. Essentially a reverse engineered Lambretta J-Range, the Brio featured a monocoque frame, and was offered with a choice of either a 50cc or 100cc fan-cooled two stroke engine. Much like the Lambretta and Vespa, the three-speed gearbox was controlled via a twist grip on the handlebars, although unlike its more popular contemporaries, the rear wheel was driven by a seperate chain unit.

Particularly unusual on UK shores, but delightful nonetheless, this interesting little Ducati Brio was the top-of-the-line variant denoted by the 100/25 label - the '25' meaning that it was fitted with a high compression engine. Imported from Italy by the previous owner, it was immediately entrusted to Retrospective Scooters of North London for restoration and to be fitted with their electric engine conversion, as much of the original engine was considered 'too far gone' for overhaul. After a bare metal repaint by their partners, London Scooter Bodyshop, it was then fitted with new cables, a new wiring loom and the engine conversion by Retrospective and then registered for UK roads.

Unfortunately, the little scooter was never collected by its owner, so it was used as a shop demonstrator by Retrospective - who have advised that it is one of the fastest electric scooters they have built. Now offered for sale as it is surplus to requirements, it is fully registered for UK use as an electric vehicle.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430