Lambretta Grand Prix 200

Today's the day ........................ for a scooter

After our visitors had departed this afternoon, Will and I went for a walk that ended up with a drink in the garden of our favourite watering hole.  It was pretty busy there and there was obviously some sort of a 'Scooter Convention' going on because there were lots of them parked up in the car park.

The above orange creation was my favourite and I've done a bit of googling to find out a bit more about it.  I thought you might be interested too (?!) so here it is - 

........... Made from 1969 to 1971, the Grand Prix series, comprising the 125, 150 and 200, were the last new Lambrettas introduced by Innocenti before the factory closed in 1972.
Through the 1960s, Lambrettas were gradually being made slimmer and sportier, and the delicate touch of Bertone resulted in a very sleek look for the GP200, featuring a rectangular rather than round headlight to modernise its appearance.
 Following the closure of the Lambretta factory they were subsequently manufactured by Scooters India Ltd (SIL) virtually unchanged, keeping the classic styling and engine but with an improved and strengthened frame to cope with the uneven and rough Indian roads.  With the SIL closure in 2021 the desirability and collectability should see prices increase over the coming years .

PS  The one above would cost you in the region of £3,500 ....................