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Black Friday sale: Get six issues for only £17!
Bag a Black Friday bargain and get six issues of the Classic Scooterist magazine for only £17! That’s a MASSIVE saving of 27%!
Read moreDecember / January issue on sale!
A jam-packed bi-monthly magazine that transports readers back to the golden eras of the scooter lifestyle, welcome to Classic Scooterist magazine!
Read moreBSRA Southport
October 25-27, 2019 Here’s a selection of images from the final BSRA National Rally of the 2019 season, courtesy of Terry Brown and Mau. See Classic Scooterist issue 130 for more images and an event
Read moreMarlon Brando Vespa up for auction
This 1967 Vespa T5 125cc scooter was used by actor Marlon Brando during his visits to the UK – and it’s now up for auction. It was bought in Rome by Elliot Kastner, film producer
Read moreVespa GS Day
September 27th, 2019Maidstone Market Hall Event organised by Medway Aces SC in conjunction with Medway Scooters. See Classic Scooterist issue 130 (Dec 19/Jan 20) for full event report and more images.
Read moreBritish Vespa Days 2019
August 17, 2019 Organised by the VCB, the event was held in the picturesque town of Llangollen, North Wales. Ticket sales were limited to 500 for the weekend and the princely sum of £25 included
Read moreThe Mk2 Durkopp Diana Sport: better than ever!
Road testers in the 1950s and 60s provided a veritable wealth of road tests on all manner of scooters. Don’t forget, the world wasn’t solely the preserve of Innocenti or Piaggio-built machines. Those eras also seemed to give testers the right to describe things like gear changes as delightful and pleasant!
Read moreSetting Lambretta static timing
When building a Lambretta engine, carrying out upgrades or just general servicing, it’s vital that the ignition timing is set correctly. This is the point at which the compressed fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber is ignited to give optimum performance and reliability.
Read moreVespa stainless legshield surrounds
One problem that occurs when restoring scooters – in particular, old Vespas – is the availability (or lack of) suitable replacement spare parts for particular models…
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