1965 Lambretta GT200

Genuine Isle of Man Speed Trial racer

Estimate: £22,000 - £24,000*

Reg No: Unregistered Frame No: 551835

CC: 198 Engine No: 553974

MOT: Exempt

• Running as new after major recent conservation

• Full original keys for ignition, steering lock and tool box

• Impressive originality with racing modifications

• The story of this racers Isle Of Man participation told through the scooter

• Running as new after major recent conservation

The Manx Grand prix for amateur motorcycle riders began in 1923 on the roads of the Isle Of Man, and the famous TT races, that had started in 1907. These annual festivals of motorcycling were firm fixtures in the motoring calendar. With the boom of scooters in the late 1950s came ‘Scooter Holiday Week’ (1957-1976). The scooter version of racing became very competitive and rankings were earned in the tough races and speed trials. This astonishing 1965 example of a GT200 was owned by a Mr. A. J. Kaye of London and we understand that he was the only owner. It appears that he raced it from new at the Isle of Man Scooter Holiday Week each year from 1965 to 1969, also at Brands Hatch and Snetterton. It then seems to have been put away and remained undiscovered until his sad passing in 2022. We can deduce from the information in the Isle of Man Holiday Week programmes that he progressed from number 105 to number 31 in 1968, and in 1969 he was number 21. The scooter is showing 33,000 miles on the original MPH speedometer.

The scooter also tells its own story by way of the stickers and badges all over the bodywork.

On examination of the scooter, there is much to highlight and the full description can be seen on the H & H auction website. The scooter has been the subject of an extensive conservation for a client at Disco Dez Scooters and has been meticulously dismantled and almost all original parts carefully put back into place. The engine is completely original as a TV200. We have seen the scooter running in excellent mechanical condition.