1968 Lambretta LUI 50 CL (L107)

Rare & Special Artifact Scooter form the 60’s ... Super Chic Collectable. Fully restored cosmetically and mechanically, this design icon of the swinging 60’s with Italian designer style is very rare and special. Created in collaboration with the noted design house of Bertone, the LUI was an ambitious venture in marketing a very futuristic reinterpretation of the motor scooter. Never sold in the US and only available in Europe for a limited time. This is the top of line 50 CL model refinished in a bold “Ferrari Red” color. All details faithful to the original including cool alloy wheels and hi-tech Bertone design handlebars. Fairly recent restoration presents well in all regards.

Modest performance from the 50cc engine running thru a 3-speed manual transmission. Top speed is around 25 mph and brakes and handling are more than up to the performance asked of them.

Bike has been serviced and fully checked out. A super cool scoot and a chic statement piece. Looks fab, no issues and ready to enjoy. Tune in, Turn on and Rock out!

1968 Lambretta LUI 50 CL

#L107

Offered At $6,495

Price (before tax): $6,495

Make: Lambretta

Year: 1969

Displacement: 50cc

Inventory number: L107

License needed: Yes

HISTORY OF THE LUI 50

While the 1960’s were certainly swinging, the Italian economy was sluggish and Innocenti decided to launch a clever and chic small scooter at a very competitive price.

Design was handled by innovative automobile designer, Nuccio Bertone. Bertone produced a truly avant-garde scooter with youthful lines and very fresh styling.

Named the “Lui’ for the Italian market the daring shape and reasonable pricing made for a very positive model launch. Innocenti backed the new scoot with a broad and attention getting advertising campaign.

The lovable Lui 50 was offered in two versions. The CL was the deluxe version and was available in orange, turquoise, or "apple green." The more basic C model offered simpler trim and details and was available in white or "ocean blue." A 75cc version was also produced for export markets.

The radical design concept put all the mechanicals on view. A simple frame with a tubular front section and sheet metal rear held the exposed engine and components. Cast alloy wheels added a modern accent. The CL model featured futuristic cast alloy handle bars.

Cute as it was and clever as could be the “Lui” simply never sold in the numbers expected and Innocenti produced the model for only 15 months. The public was just not ready for such a forward looking machine. In the end just 27,000 Lui’s hit the road.

50C LUI SPECIFICATIONS

Years: 1968 - 1969

Amount produced: 27,812 (combined)

Engine: 1 cylinder, air cooled 2-stroke

Induction: piston ported

Bore: 38 mm

Stroke: 44 mm

Cubic capacity: 49.8 cc

Compression ratio: 7.7:1

BHP at rpm: 1.48 @ 4600

Transmission: 3 speed constant mesh

Lubrication: 2%

Contacts

Carburetor: Dellorto SHA 14/12

Ignition: contact breaker & points

Ignition timing: 23 degrees BTDC

Breaker gap: 0.35-0.45 mm

Voltage: 6 volt

Wheel size: 10"

Tire size: 3 x 10

Max speed: 25 mph

Total dry weight: 151 lbs