You are looking at my 1963 Lambretta TV175 series 3.

This scooter has quite a pedigree, so I hope I can do it justice in the following description. A full nut and bolt restoration over 20 years ago by the "Lambretta world famous" Mr Howard Chambers. For those of you that know or have heard of Howard, you'll know that no corners were cut on this and only true genuine Lambretta parts were used.

I bought it approx 2 years ago from a collector who didn't really do the scooter justice. I must admit, it was well looked after but it just wasn't ridden. It was kept as more of a museum piece. I bought it with the definite intention of riding it. Because it had just been sitting there I changed a few things just to be on the safe side. Tyres, fuel tank (still got the original but it needs a good clean out), rear shock ,exhaust,cables and a few other minor things. Theres a new speedo too as I managed to crack the other one.

It's also had a 12v conversion ,but if the new owner wants to put it back to 6v thats not a problem. As you'll see from the photos I've kept the flywheel,coil and rectifier etc.

You'll also notice it's got a run of the mill seat cover on it as the original one split. Personally I think it looks quite good on it though.

Apart from the skills of Howard, this scoot has another claim to fame. It's featured in Mike Websters "Classic Scooters" book. (see the reg no.) If you've got the book or can get hold of a copy check out pages 70 and 71 and have a look.

I ride this scooter as much as I can. It's done the IOW etc and you may have seen me poodling round London and Surrey. Because it get's ridden, don't expect it to be in a "best of show" condition. it's got a couple of very minor stone chips and theres a very small (and i mean small) bubble on one of the side panels. But I think you'll agree from the photos it's been very well looked after.

On one of the side view pictures it looks like theres paint blistering on the floor board and a mark on the rear hub. I can assure you that this is just water droplets that weren't wiped before the photo was taken. 

It's obviously taxed and mot'd and ready for the new owner to ride straight away. I've got the ignition, tool box and steering lock keys. I've started the auction at £3700 (you all know this scoot is worth a lot more). The registration alone has been valued at £1200. Scooters with this sort of provenence and history don't come on the market too often so if your serious about Lambrettas don't miss out !

This scooter is registered with the Vintage Motor scooter Club (V.M.S.C)

The only thing in the photos that is not included in the sale is the back rest (my wife won't let my son on the back with me without one, so thats going on my other scooter) and the scooter book.

This is a collection only item. Walton on Thames Surrey.

Any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch and I'll do my best to answer them fully and as soon as possible. Inspections are of course more than welcome.

Thanks for looking

Rob.

Now for the boring bits:

Please only bid if you intend to go through with the sale.

This is advertised elsewhere so I retain the right to end the auction early.

Payment to be received within 5 days from the end of the auction. Cash, bankers draft or cheque are all acceptable. (please note I wont release the scooter till all funds have been cleared).