1956 Lambretta Model D 150 (L116)
A beautiful Lambretta D150 from 1956, purchased in Northern Italy in the Bergamo area. It was completely restored a few years ago and still shows beautifully. The bodywork is in great shape and the rebuilt engine runs very well. Overall condition is immaculate. Fitted with dual saddles, a spare tire, storage trunk and a cute Lambretta flag fender ornament. Perfectly functional this D model has had a recent check up and maintenance service. Comes with an FMI gold plate. A very faithful restoration of a collectible rare D model Lambretta.
In the early years of the scooter, Vespa and Lambretta had very different ideas of how a scooter should look. The Lambretta came out of Innocenti’s business making pipes. You can easily see that heritage on the early Lambrettas, like the model D. The early open frame Lambrettas have a much different feel from the later enclosed models, or the Vespa, for that matter. They feel more like riding a bicycle or a moped, but much faster. Indeed the D’s are quicker than you imagine.
While the D was sold in the US, the numbers were not huge. Time has taken its toll, and there are very few left. The motors are surprisingly sophisticated, and we suspect that most of those sold here were simply junked when they stopped working, as repair know-how must have been hard to come by in the pre-internet era.
In any case, this scooter is an exceptional restored example. It is complete, with all its parts, and shows beautifully. Paint is in excellent condition. It also has some nice original accessories that are not often found.
1956 LAMBRETTA Model D 150
#L116
Offered At $10,095
Price (before tax): $10,095
Make: Lambretta
Year: 1956
Displacement: 150cc
Inventory number: L116
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE : Two stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, piston port
DISPLACEMENT : 148 cc
BORE X STROKE : 57 x 58 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO : 7:1
HORSEPOWER 6.6 HP
FUEL SYSTEM : Carburetor Dell’Orto SH1/20
IGNITION : Point Set 6 volt
GEARBOX : 4-Speed, grip-shift
CLUTCH : Wet Multi-plate
FRAME : Tubular, Pressed Sheet Steel, Composite Chassis
FRONT SUSPENSION : Single unit front damper and spring
REAR SUSPENSION : Coil spring with damper
FRONT BRAKE : Drum
REAR BRAKE :Drum
OVERALL LENGTH : 69.3 in + Sidecar
OVERALL WIDTH : 27.2 in + Sidecar
WEELBASE : 50.0 in
WEIGHT : 240 lbs dry + Sidecar
FUEL CAPACITY : 2.4 gallons
TIRES : FRONT 3.5 x 10”, REAR 3.5 x 10"