The Lambretta Model 1957-59

 The Lambretta Model

1957-58 LDA 150 Mk 111 150cc.

    Horn position moved into cowled handle bars with speedo. New double action epicycle Kickstart. Rear boot, new design rear light. Offered as standard in a variety of two-tone colours. Rubber floor strips. Battery lighting.

1957-58 LDB 150 Mk. III AVV

    All as LDA but in self starter version. no Kickstart as on previous LDB's. Features are the hump to house 12v system batteries. Blanking plate on crankcase where kickstart was previously housed. Old style glove box for ampere meter and clock (extras) and starter switch unit. Long tailpipe version.

1958 TV SERIES I

    The "Flagship" of Lambretta. Entirely new concept in design. Biggest capacity yet. 350 x 10" Wheels. Dual seat. Floor mats. Cast handlebars with integral speedo. Cable adjusters to clutch and front brake. Fixed front mudguard. Horizontal engine, chain drive with gearbox rear axle. Coil sprung kickstart unit. No cutaway in side panel for central position kickstart. Various versions of this model, as production progressed.

1958 Li 125/150 SERIES I

    Engine different again from the TV version. This engine design set the pattern for all subsequent future models. The Li Series 1 was manufactured in 125cc and 150cc versions. Early machines known as frame breathers, as the air filter drew air through grille on rear body work, which was eventually replaced by a air filter box between the toolbox and petrol tank. Looks much like the TV 1 but with no front fork dampers. Kickstart set well to the rear of the engine. Fitted with separate seats.

1959 Li 125/150 SERIES II

    This machine was identical to the series 1 except for headlight repositioned into the handle bar casing. Both in 125cc and 150cc versions. Later models had larger rear light unit. "Pear Shaped" horn cover. Separate seats. 

  As well as the obvious Italy, Lambretta's have been made around the world, in the next series of pages we cover the history of all the models produced. Starting with the Italian ones, but also including all the other models made in other countries such as Spain, India, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and more.