In this issue

Stomping

We’re revamping our ‘culture’ section. This month Stan takes a look at the eagerly anticipated TV series This Town and Nik digs out a mysterious book.

Lexicon of scooters #29

We look at the strange world of French Lambretta production

RMK 224F

Having acquired a few items from an old racing scooter, Stu Owen conceived a plan to build a Lambretta like no other; a true blast from the past

Mod life 1964

It’s often said that if you can remember the 60s you weren’t there. However, Paul Grant was – and thankfully he recalled the events of 1964 with clarity

Dealer Spotlight Scoots And Soul

Scoots and Soul are relatively new kids on the block in the great scheme of things. They are what could accurately be described as specialist dealers manufacturing in-house, handmade Lambretta seats, with comfort as a priority.

8 mins

The Bob Keeler Sportsman Combination

Bolting a cumbersome sidecar and unwieldy chassis may not be the most obvious of choices for a performance machine, but for many it was the conversion of option for track-oriented action without sacrificing family friendly practicality.

6 mins

Mersea Island Scooter Rally 2019

Carnage… absolute carnage. Mersea Island Scooter Rally 2019 was as bonkers this year as it has always been. Jamie Godley illuminates…

6 mins

Horses For Courses

The scooter tuning market is big business. It seems the bragging rights have changed though, from speed… to simply how much power you have got!

4 mins

The Clubman Vespa

The Merton Parkas once sang ‘A man ain’t a man with a ticket in his hand… you need wheels’. What better way for a man to make himself outstanding amongst his peers than to enhance the machine he rides?

4 mins

From Bond Movies To Vespa Restorations…

Omar Niedenthal made his first outing in the custom show circuit by showing three of his beautifully restored Vespa small-frames at the VMSC extravaganza. As we all know, the competition in the VMSC custom show is strong and the judges have a keen eye for detail. In the face of all this Omar walked away with a trophy. We were interested to find out more about him…

4 mins

Vespa Twin: Doing The Boxer Beat

When images appeared of Motorino Diavolo’s Vespa twin they were dismissed as photoshopped nonsense but, as Stan discovered, it's real and this Boxer packs a punch.

4 mins

Scooter Racing Comes Home

BSSO riders have a love/hate relationship withThree Sisters. Its tight, twisty and a great leveller, where riding skills count as much as engine power.

3 mins

Sixty-year Love Affair The Lambretta Series 2

1959 would see the introduction by Innocenti of the Lambretta Series 2. In what would be the company’s glory years this machine led the way.

5 mins

Pure Gold

For over a decade it was one of the UK’s most popular custom Vespa scooters and now Atlantic Gold is back, reinvented for a new era.

3 mins

Lambretta Preservation: Part 1

Keeping a Lambretta in original factory condition is saving its history for future generations. Customising it will mean the history is gone forever, so which to choose?

8 mins

Faro Basstardo

Not being able to afford his dream scooter wasn’t going to stop Graham Rhodes owning it. He just built his own.

3 mins

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Scootering Magazine Description:

Scootering is a monthly magazine that covers all aspects of scooters, from classic Vespas and Lambrettas to modern maxi-scooters. It is published by Mortons of Horncastle and is available in print and digital formats.

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