1967 Lambretta 49.8cc J50 Motor Scooter
Frame no. 465697 Engine no. 50-464985

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|10 March 2021, 13:00 CET|Paris, Rue de la Paix

1967 Lambretta 49.8cc J50 Motor Scooter
Frame no. 465697
Engine no. 50-464985

* Please note that this motorcycle will be available for viewing by prior appointment in Belgium.

Footnotes

Hitherto, Lambretta's smallest engine had displaced 125cc, but at the 1961 Milan Show the company introduced a prototype 'economy' scooter with a 50cc engine. The concept first entered production as the 100cc Cento, which was soon superseded by the three-model 'J' (Junior) series, with engines of 49.8cc, 98cc, and 122.5cc respectively. The J Series was produced until 1969.

Described by the vendor as original and un-restored, this charming 'baby' Lambretta was used until 1975 and subsequently formed part of the Marco Borsato Collection. There are no documents with this Lot, which is offered for re-commissioning and sold strictly as viewed.

Lambretta J50 (49cm3) scooter 1967
Cadre n° 465697
Moteur n° 50-464985

Jusque-là, le plus petit moteur Lambretta faisait 125 cm3, mais au salon de Milan en 1961, la société présentait un prototype de scooter « Economy » équipé d'un moteur de 50 cm3. Le modèle fut d'abord mis en production sous la forme du Cento 100 cm3, rapidement remplacé par une gamme de trois model J (Junior), avec de moteurs de 49,8 cm3, 98 cm3 et 122,5 cm3. La série J fut produite jusqu'en 1969.

Décrit par le vendeur comme étant dans son état d'origine non restauré, ce charmant « baby » Lambretta a été utilisé jusqu'en 1975, puis intégra ensuite la collection de Marco Borsato. Aucun document n'accompagne ce lot qui est vendu comme projet de restauration et strictement dans l'état présenté.

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