The British Lambretta Archive. 1964 - frame numbers start at 000001 and run up. 1990 - no frame number information known at present; Spanish Brochure for the. Choose from the serial prefix list below, enter the serial number and hit the search button. Engine numbers are different. Spanish use different series.ie Italian SX200 is SX200*8., Spanish Jet is SX200*5. The frame stamps are very different too. Indian chassis numbers are easy to spot. They look like a drunk 7 year old stamped them. © Copyright: Perry Lewis (20th October 1999). The history of Lambretta in Spain is both long and colourful. It began on the 17th June 1952 when a group of prominent Basque businessmen created 'Lambretta Locomociones SA'. A factory was built in Eiber (Northern Spain) in 1953 and proper production began in earnest in 1954. Production finally ceased 35 years later in 1989 (a production run 10 years longer than Innocenti). It is reported that at the Barcelona show in 1953, 'Lambretta Locomociones' displayed the 'D' and 'LD' scooters along with the 'FB' and 'FC' three-wheelers. It is likely that these were actually Innocenti produced machines and that early Spanish sales were of Italian produced models. The first Spanish built Lambretta was the 125/150cc 'D' in 1954 and this was quickly followed by 125/150cc 'LD' models from 1955. I believe that the Spanish factory also produced a 'D' model based Lambretta three-wheeler, but this was a flop. Unfortunately I know little of these early models other than the 'D' models featured a unique enclosed cylinder cooling system due to overheating problems. 'LD' models are essentially the same as the Italian produced version except for badging differences and the use of locally produced parts. Like all Spanish produced Lambretta's, the quality was very high due to the parent company's experience in working with metals (especially castings for guns and machine tools) and close working relations with Innocenti. Domestic sales proved very good and by 1960 production of Spanish Lambretta's had reached 50,000 units. All were fitted with the characteristic 'turning' front mudguard and modified horncasting (as per the UK Rallymaster models). Basic trim and layout under the panels are the same as the Italian model, however I suspect most major components are of Spanish manufacture as I have seen no Innocenti markings on these. The Li125 also shared the same metal floor runners as its Italian cousin (the 150/175 has conventional channels and rubber inserts). The build quality of these scooters seems excellent and paint schemes include white with coloured panels/horncastings (in black, green, red, orange or blue). Quality touches include a beautifully sculptured speedometer, a dual seat as standard, tidy aluminium 'LD' type legshield badges and a nice range of optional accessories. Early models feature series 1 type light switches and rear light assemblies (later models are conventional series 2). At some time in 1964, the standard series 2 headset was locally modified to take a 'sixpenny' (SX/TV) type headlight (made by Forres) and series 3 style speedometer. Barn Buddy Hack is available to download with no password protection. Barn Buddy Hack is Totally latest 2015 updated version which you can download from our website. Free pc hack tools are also available for you to download. Barn Buddy is one of the best game software available to download. Free hack tool for android. Barn Buddy Game Free Download in description. Summer Bound Games - Action, Freeware, $0.00, 765.4 KB. 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Production of series 2 Lambretta's continued well into the 60's and contrary to popular belief many were destined for export. Around this period the factory started to use the 'Serveta SA' name for its increasingly commercial activities. Spain was now a major partner for Innocenti and export markets included Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Taiwan, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Philippines etc. By 1965, 100,000 Lambretta's had been produced in Spain and the factory employed over 520 staff. 1965 also saw the launch of the 'Scooterlinea' (or Slimstyle) range of Lambretta's. Initially as 125/150 and 175cc models, but joined in 1966 by a 200cc version. All Spanish built series 3 Lambretta's were based on the Italian Series 3 'Li' and had the typical 'Li' metal front mudguard and horncasting. All headsets however, were the TV/LIs type with a 'sixpenny' headlight and chrome ring. Each model had a conventional layout under the panels (i.e. A normal airbox), grey rubber trim, floor runners and conventional looks.
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