1968 Lambretta Li150 Special

Believed one of only a handful of NYPD Innocentis to survive

Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000*

Reg No: Unregistered Frame No: 150Li3 743191

CC: 150 Engine No: SX150 72386

MOT: Exempt

• Recently imported by a collector into the UK

• Large haul of original NYPD scooter literature

• Rare correct accessories including original NYPD scooter helmet

The New York Police Department had been using scooters for patrol duties in various ways since 1964. In 1968 the NYPD ordered 274 Italian Innocenti Lambrettas and more again in 1969. These very late Italian models were painted in the White and Green livery as were all NYPD vehicles at the end of the 1960s. It is widely known that the Green paint was due to the strong contingent of Irish officers in the NYPD.

The NYPD Lambrettas have been immortalised over the years by ‘The Incredible Scooter Cops’ Joe Willins (Scooter Joe) and Kenny Kaufman with a book and and a new film is in production of their exploits. Here we present in our opinion a genuine 1968 Innocenti NYPD Lambretta. It is also one of the last versions of the Italian made Li range. The scooter is presented in extremely original condition albeit with an amateur overpaint. The lot also comes with a large amount of NYPD Police memorabilia.

1986 Vespa (Douglas) PK125

Elestart S3

Formerly belonging to Italian gangster Valerio Viccei

Estimate: £5,000 - £6,000*

Reg No: D614 EYY Frame No: VMX5T000003003670

CC: 125 Engine No: VMX5M31417

MOT: Exempt

• 1997 ‘Knightsbridge safety deposit box robbery’ connection

• Viccei’s criminal life told through this scooter lot

• Original purchase receipt and only 205 miles from new

We present here an extraordinary lot consisting of a most original, and almost new condition, example of this scooter plus an astonishing haul of crime memorabilia centred around Valerio Viccei’s life as an international armed bank robber. The scooter itself was later impounded after his capture, along with Viccei’s Ferrari and still sports the police impound label. It has also not been cleaned since being released. A large amount of memorabilia of the robbery and comprehensive material is supplied with this lot. It includes: The original bill of sale of the scooter; The original catalogue of the 1992 Christies auction of the unclaimed, recovered proceeds of the robbery and includes the Vespa in the lots; The original V5 with Umberto Zoppi as registered keeper at Vicceis address in St. Johns Wood High Street and a parking ticket issued there; The original handbook and tools with tool roll.

It is in our opinion a substantial historical package. The scooter was seen to be in fine running condition at the time of consignment, although a new battery will be required. Co-incidentally, the date of our sale lands on the 36th anniversary of the ‘Knightsbridge safety deposit box robbery’ on 12th July, 1997.