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The Lambretta Bible
Pete Davies |
Features
• Complete model history
• New, previously unpublished photographs
• Frame number information
• 1960s British dealer specials covered
• Coverage of specially prepared machines from Lambretta Concessionaires
• Full machine specifications and production changes
• Paint code information
• Publicity & promotional material useD
• Detailed information from dealer special staff and Lambretta Concessionaires staff |
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| An in-depth look at the world’s finest scooter, from the Model A to the GP 200. The Lambretta story doesn’t end there though, with the focus moving onto machines prepared and built by Lambretta Concessionaires. The book ends with a look at the main British dealer specials of the 1960s. |
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Veloce have done it again with another wonderful scooter publication. "The Lambretta Bible" is a comprehensive look at the Lambretta marque, with a good deal of detail and some fantastic pictures, some of which I've not seen before. This one is hardback too, so will look just dandy on your coffee table to impress all your mates. With 160 pages, The Lambretta Bible is sure to keep them - and you - entertained.
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Available from www.veloce.co.uk
Tel: 01305260068 |
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The Scooter Lifestyle
Ian 'Iggy' Grainger |
Features
• Nostalgia with a modern twist
• Interviews with prominent scooterists, past and present
• Scooter rallies, from the inside out
• The scooter scene as a way of life
• People, friendships and comradeship
• Custom scooters, what’s wrong with spending £25k on a scooter?
• The machines, what’s hot and what’s not
• Racing,who ever said scooters are slow?
• Over 150 colour photographs |
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There has been plenty said and written about scooters over the years but until now there has been no definitive look at the culture surrounding our chosen way of life. Many authors have written about mods or the infamous and often over hyped beach battles of the 1960’s but hardly any have tried to capture the atmosphere of the modern scene in print.
It’s over sixty years since the first Italian scooters rolled off the production lines but there is still a buzzing and vibrant lifestyle with the humble scooter as its nucleus. The small capacity machines have overtaken the lives of thousands of people, often to the detriment of everything else they hold dear. Careers, relationships and families have suffered for this overwhelming and expensive addiction. An addiction to which there is no cure.
Including interviews with well known Scootering personalities, over 150 colour photographs of award winning custom scooters, best selling scooter models, rallies and events. This book is a must have for anyone interested in these fun machines. |
Including interviews with well known Scootering personalities, over 150 colour photographs of award winning custom scooters, best selling scooter models, rallies and events. This book is a must have for anyone interested in the scooter lifestyle.
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By Ian 'Iggy' Grainger
ISBN 978-1-84585-152-2
£19.99 UK/ $39.95 USA +p&p
Available from www.veloce.co.uk
Tel: 01305260068
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A-Z of Popular Scooters & Microcars
Michael Dan |
Another lovely book from Veloce, the A to Z of Scooters and Microcars is mainly a photographic reference book but there are also nostalgic recollections by the author based on ownership and his personal experience.
In the middle 1950s as a teenager Mike Dan became interested in these then newly-arrived |
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forms of transport. Eventually Mike owned a series of scooters and a microcar. He became involved in Scooter and Microcar Clubs and took part in many local and national sporting events gaining a collection of awards and trophies.
In the mid 1980s he had time again to visit many indoor and outdoor classic vehicle shows. Eventually this led to a renewed personal involvement in the restoration of a series of over twenty classic scooters and three classic microcars. This highly entertaining book and reference source is therefore written with the authority of a lifetime enthusiast. |
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This is a lovely book, stuffed full of gorgeous photographs and period brochures and sales leaflets. With over 250 pages, there's plenty of detail to keep you going, but the book's style makes for an easy read too. And, as with other Veloce publications, the book is beautifully laid out and printed, so it's great to have on the coffee table.
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The
A-Z
of popular scooters & microcars
By Mike Dan
ISBN 878-1-84584-088-4
Available from www.veloce.co.uk
Tel: 01305260068
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Funky Mopeds!
Richard Skelton |
Benny Hill was at number one with 'Ernie - The Fastest Milkman In The West'. It was 1971 and the UK Government was about to impose new legislation restricting 16 year olds to 50cc mopeds.'Funky Mopeds' is THE definitive work on the resulting frenzy of innovation from motorcycle manufacturers across the globe.
In 'Funky Mopeds' Richard Skelton tells the facinating story, written by and
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| starring thepeople who were there, of the wonderful machines that were so dear to the hearts of so many spotty 70's teenagers. A celebration of the sports moped, charting the history of a genre unwittingly created by the powers-that-be and killed off by more legislation just five years later. This books re-captures the spirit of happy and carefree times and looks at the bikes that gave freedom and mobility to a whole generation of teenagers.
With over 340 colour pictures, the book has descriptions of all the sports mopeds, the stories of the people who rode them, todays enthusiasts, restoration tips and a whole chapter devoted to the famous 'fizzy' (the Yamaha FS1-E)
This is a stunning and hugely detailed book. Take it from me, you will not want to put it to down.
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With over 340 colour pictures, the book has descriptions of all the sports mopeds, the stories of the people who rode them, todays enthusiasts, restoration tips and a whole chapter devoted to the famous 'fizzy' (the Yamaha FS1-E)
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This is a stunning and hugely detailed book. Take it from me, you will not want to put it to down.
Funky Mopeds
By Richard Skelton
Reprinted in July 2006
Veloce Publishing
ISBN 1-84584-078-X/UPC 6-36847-04078-9
£14.99 (UK)/$29.95 (USA)
www.voloce.co.uk
Tel: 01305260068 |
