c.1960 Lambretta Li125(225)

Karslake Special

Estimate: £6,000 - £7,000*

Reg No: 597 XUV Frame No: Li125285286

CC: 225 Engine No: [SX200 586347

MOT: Exempt

• British registered from new

• Karslake family owned from new

• V5C for use on UK roads

This historical family provenance of this vehicle needs no introduction for most people involved in the British scooter scene. Mike Karslake was a founder member of the British Lambretta Owner’s Association In the 1980’s Mike Karlsake relocated to Devon with his wife and family and started the world’s first Lambretta Museum. However, shortly after setting up the museum, Mike sadly passed away and his entire collection was sold at auction, except for a few items including this scooter. We understand that this scooter was purchased new by Mike ‘Mr Lambretta’ Karslake and has remained in the family ever since. The V5s that accompany the scooter show 3 generations of Karslakes only, as the owners from new, starting with Mike, then Paul and finally Edward.

Restored by Mike’s son Paul many years ago, in the same style and colours, as Mike often used on his famous touring scooters. The scooter was seen to start easily and perform well at the time of consignment.

1971 Lambretta GP200 Electronic

Extremely original with history

Estimate: £19,000 - £21,000*

Reg No: KUL 428K Frame No: 22/2 259186

CC: 198 Engine No: SX200 259295

MOT: Exempt

• British registered from new with green VE60 log book

• Original all over including paint (except side panels)

• Much provenance

This very late numbered 1971 manufactured GP200 Electronic is in a state of almost pure originality. First registered on 4th October 1971 by Lamba Scooters of Carshalton, Surrey, it is offered in the original and rare Red. We could not see any evidence of touching-up of paint anywhere on the scooter and this can be clearly seen by careful examination of the photographs online. Evidentially, from the photographs, the GP200 displays with much originality, and on such a rare scooter.

The side panels have been painted, but it would be fairly easy to find GP panels in original Red paint patina to complete an absolutely pure Electronic. In terms of originality, it is probably the best we have ever seen, we understand that scooter is in fine running condition. This is a very rare opportunity for the most serious collector of Lambrettas. In this original condition, of a model that is in demand, we expect significant interest in this scooter.