I first bought this James scooter in 1986 from someone in Manchester. In 1992-3, I sold my entire scooter collection. The chap who bought the James from me (for £410) totally restored it; he said he spent over £3000 on it, and I don’t think that included his own labour.
When he advertised it through the […]
FOR SALE: 1953 Bernardet Cabri Scooter Model 50 CM3
I bought this Bernardet Cabri to restore. The Cabri 50 CM3 was the first model, and they are extremely rare these days.
The bodywork is very sound, and it has its badges and tinware. The engine turns.
This one was used by a driving-school to teach students to ride […]
1960 Capri Scooter
My first scooter was a Capri. I bought it from the guy who sat in front of me at school in 1968. It cost me 19/- 6d plus my transistor radio. I learned to ride by sitting on the scooter, firing it up, and then I put it in gear while turning the […]
UPDATE 5TH JUNE 2007: NOW SOLD AND GOING UP TO STEVE AND JULIE IN CLEVELAND
1959 Maicoletta Scooter
I’ve owned this scooter for 3 years, though don’t use it much now. It’s in excellent original condition and starts and runs well. I’ll sell it simply because it deserves to have an owner who uses it!
I really bought […]
UPDATE 30 MAY 2007: NOW SOLD
I’d intended restoring this rare Lambretta 3-wheeler later in the year but have recently decided instead to sell some of my collection to make it easier to focus on the others.
It’s a very sound basis for restoration.
The engine turns over. Lambretta parts are easily available and it should be […]
