$1,920
Ferdinando Innocenti gave aeronautical engineer General Corradino D'Ascanio the job of designing a motor scooter that was affordable, easy to drive for both men and women, able to carry a passenger, and wouldn’t get the rider's clothes dirty. D’Ascanio hated motorcycles and hence developed the “shield” design that kept the rider dry and clean. Innocenti and D’Ascanio had a falling out that resulted in D’Ascanio taking his design to Vespa. Lambrettas have a two-stroke engine that requires a mixture of gasoline and oil to keep the piston and cylinder lubricated and are built around a rigid, tubular frame. Along with the Vespa, the Lambretta became one of the iconic vehicles of the Mod era and are featured prominently in the cult film Quadrophenia (The Who, 1979). This handsome example was featured on the History Channel series Pawn Stars . PROVENANCE From the Collection of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2014-12-05