Vespa & Lambretta Collection in Hyderabad

hillram · 22nd November 2008, 12:00

Hyderabad has suddenly become a happening place for restored Vespa and Lambretta and Im seeing a surge in prices too.A good lambreatta is available for not less than 35K and a Vespa at 15-20K.
The restorations are good enough and need a minor engine tweaking before one can set off.
My friend and Team Bhpian picked up a lovely Vespa which is a real beauty.
I would like to see alikes join in a Vespa / Lambretta Meet soon.
Stanher im sure will contribute to this meet.
Enjoy the pics of my Italian Beauties

suren181 · 22nd November 2008, 12:13

Thanks to hillram I now have a beautiful 1963 model Vespa to call my own. I am posting here the pics taken by Ram on his cellphone. Haven't been able to take snaps of the scooter myself and would do so later. Picked this up just yesterday. Once again thanks to you Ram.

hillram · 22nd November 2008, 12:22

Suren..Hearty Congratulations.I have done nothing pal..its just our passion for lovely automobiles which threads us togather.
Its time you modified your signature too.

Technocrat · 22nd November 2008, 12:32

Wow Hillram, those are some really immaculate looking scooters

SUren The vespa again is in a very good condition,

Kudos guys, btw Are they repainted?

vnabhi · 22nd November 2008, 12:47

Congrats Hillram and Suren! Those are splending looking scooters, indeed! 35 K for a Lamby?? Yikes, I sold mine a decade ago for 3500.

The Lambretta Li with the Innocenti tag on the speedo kindled fond memories of my childhood and my dad (he was a Lambretta dealer)

suren181 · 22nd November 2008, 12:54

@ Technocrat: Yes, this scooter is repainted. The mechanic who has worked on it has taken the pains to source quite a few repro stuff to add to it which I found pretty cool.

Jayabusa · 22nd November 2008, 15:19

Awesome pics! I don't know much about these scooters, but BTW are there any of those realy cute, tiny lambrettas in Hyderabad?

gt_mustang · 22nd November 2008, 23:59

i love the first red one it looks super cool

karlosdeville · 23rd November 2008, 11:55

Congratulations Suren, nice looking scoot. For the last month or so Ive been using my 63 Vespa everyday, and enjoying it thoroughly. It still remains a very practical, reliable and convenient vehicle to use. It looks real ratty, but I don't yet have a heart to touch the original paint, especially since there is still zero rust.

devil_in_flesh · 23rd November 2008, 12:21

Nice machines. I guess the scooter culture is slowly but steadily making a comeback. I beg to assume that are some immaculately maintained vespa's and Lambertta's among the parsi community in Mumbai. However, Hyderabad has has always been the hub of classic resoration.

Stanher · 23rd November 2008, 12:33

Wow, nice to find this thread!
Anyways, congrats again Suren! So now you have a backup for a classic to take to the next rally in case your fiat still remains WIP 6050!

Speaking of which my '60 s2 also would have that regn. series the way the work's progressing on it!

BTW, those are cellphone pics.?! Wow, I could never tell. Maybe I should get myself one of those, would be real handy!

And hillram: I thought your lambretta had an 'ADG' regn.?? You'd told me so plus I'd even seen it in earlier pics. in your bhp gallery!

And yes I definitely agree we should atleast have a scoot meet, considering the last 2 DHAA rallies that were called off! Provided my '60 s2 is ready of course!

karlosdeville · 23rd November 2008, 12:37

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Originally Posted by devil_in_flesh

Nice machines. I guess the scooter culture is slowly but steadily making a comeback. I beg to assume that are some immaculately maintained vespa's and Lambertta's among the parsi community in Mumbai. However, Hyderabad has has always been the hub of classic resoration.

Here's one such example, a lovely 1960 Vespa owned since new by a relative of mine.

Vespa & Lambretta Collection in Hyderabad-vespa05.jpg

This 'mod' styled accesorised Vespa made it to a Pune rally last year.

Sankar · 23rd November 2008, 12:41

The Vespas brings back a lot of memories. My dad had a similar Cream coloured Vespa (similar to the blue and black) i was a kid. As a kid i was amused my the peculiar speedometer, the ridge on the headlight housing and that quaint little high beam indicator lamp. It had an ignition kill toggle switch inside the left tool box since the handle lock was just a lock. I don't know if the kill switch was a later addition or original fitment.

Once the rear wheel of the scoot overtook us when my dad, my younger brother and i were travelling on it. Fortunately nothing happened.

karlosdeville · 27th November 2008, 12:28

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Originally Posted by suren181

Thanks to hillram I now have a beautiful 1963 model Vespa to call my own. I am posting here the pics taken by Ram on his cellphone. Haven't been able to take snaps of the scooter myself and would do so later. Picked this up just yesterday. Once again thanks to you Ram.

Suren, can your chap locate me handle bar grips and a side foot rest like that?

mobike008 · 27th November 2008, 13:06

Awesome looking scooters Hillram and Suren. Just love those colors and they are in such immaculate condition. Lovely!

My dad used to own 2 Lambrettas and i have fond memories of using only Lamby's during my early childhood days. Infact, i learnt driving a 2-wheeler on a Lamby

Never could guess that they would be remembered so dotingly over the years, how i wish we hadn't sold them

22nd November 2008, 12:00	#1
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	Vespa & Lambretta Collection in Hyderabad Hyderabad has suddenly become a happening place for restored Vespa and Lambretta and Im seeing a surge in prices too.A good lambreatta is available for not less than 35K and a Vespa at 15-20K. The restorations are good enough and need a minor engine tweaking before one can set off. My friend and Team Bhpian picked up a lovely Vespa which is a real beauty. I would like to see alikes join in a Vespa / Lambretta Meet soon. Stanher im sure will contribute to this meet. Enjoy the pics of my Italian Beauties Attached Thumbnails
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22nd November 2008, 12:13	#2
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 848 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Thanks to hillram I now have a beautiful 1963 model Vespa to call my own. I am posting here the pics taken by Ram on his cellphone. Haven't been able to take snaps of the scooter myself and would do so later. Picked this up just yesterday. Once again thanks to you Ram. Attached Thumbnails
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22nd November 2008, 12:22	#3
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	Suren..Hearty Congratulations.I have done nothing pal..its just our passion for lovely automobiles which threads us togather. Its time you modified your signature too.
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22nd November 2008, 12:32	#4
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,770 Thanked: 2,705 Times	Wow Hillram, those are some really immaculate looking scooters SUren The vespa again is in a very good condition, Kudos guys, btw Are they repainted?
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22nd November 2008, 12:47	#5
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,998 Thanked: 2,425 Times View My Garage	Congrats Hillram and Suren! Those are splending looking scooters, indeed! 35 K for a Lamby?? Yikes, I sold mine a decade ago for 3500. The Lambretta Li with the Innocenti tag on the speedo kindled fond memories of my childhood and my dad (he was a Lambretta dealer)
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22nd November 2008, 12:54	#6
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 848 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	@ Technocrat: Yes, this scooter is repainted. The mechanic who has worked on it has taken the pains to source quite a few repro stuff to add to it which I found pretty cool. Last edited by suren181 : 22nd November 2008 at 12:56.
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22nd November 2008, 15:19	#7
Jayabusa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,447 Thanked: 70 Times	Awesome pics! I don't know much about these scooters, but BTW are there any of those realy cute, tiny lambrettas in Hyderabad?
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22nd November 2008, 23:59	#8
gt_mustang BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hyd Posts: 246 Thanked: 6 Times	i love the first red one it looks super cool
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23rd November 2008, 11:55	#9
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Suren, nice looking scoot. For the last month or so Ive been using my 63 Vespa everyday, and enjoying it thoroughly. It still remains a very practical, reliable and convenient vehicle to use. It looks real ratty, but I don't yet have a heart to touch the original paint, especially since there is still zero rust.
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23rd November 2008, 12:21	#10
devil_in_flesh BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 92 Thanked: 8 Times	Nice machines. I guess the scooter culture is slowly but steadily making a comeback. I beg to assume that are some immaculately maintained vespa's and Lambertta's among the parsi community in Mumbai. However, Hyderabad has has always been the hub of classic resoration.
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23rd November 2008, 12:33	#11
Stanher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,097 Times View My Garage	Wow, nice to find this thread! Anyways, congrats again Suren! So now you have a backup for a classic to take to the next rally in case your fiat still remains WIP 6050! Speaking of which my '60 s2 also would have that regn. series the way the work's progressing on it! BTW, those are cellphone pics.?! Wow, I could never tell. Maybe I should get myself one of those, would be real handy! And hillram: I thought your lambretta had an 'ADG' regn.?? You'd told me so plus I'd even seen it in earlier pics. in your bhp gallery! And yes I definitely agree we should atleast have a scoot meet, considering the last 2 DHAA rallies that were called off! Provided my '60 s2 is ready of course! Last edited by Stanher : 23rd November 2008 at 12:42.
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23rd November 2008, 12:41	#13
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,784 Thanked: 9,250 Times	The Vespas brings back a lot of memories. My dad had a similar Cream coloured Vespa (similar to the blue and black) i was a kid. As a kid i was amused my the peculiar speedometer, the ridge on the headlight housing and that quaint little high beam indicator lamp. It had an ignition kill toggle switch inside the left tool box since the handle lock was just a lock. I don't know if the kill switch was a later addition or original fitment. Once the rear wheel of the scoot overtook us when my dad, my younger brother and i were travelling on it. Fortunately nothing happened. Last edited by Sankar : 23rd November 2008 at 12:50.
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27th November 2008, 13:06	#15
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,982 Thanked: 17,044 Times View My Garage	Awesome looking scooters Hillram and Suren. Just love those colors and they are in such immaculate condition. Lovely! My dad used to own 2 Lambrettas and i have fond memories of using only Lamby's during my early childhood days. Infact, i learnt driving a 2-wheeler on a Lamby Never could guess that they would be remembered so dotingly over the years, how i wish we hadn't sold them
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