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Barn finds are certainly less common these days but back in the Nineties gems could still be sourced, as in the case here. Head down, diligently getting on with the job in hand, Iain Wilkins heard the immortal words “I’ve got one of those in my shed” and, taking his wallet in hand, made the journey across town to investigate what was hidden. Pulling back the sheet, the old gent revealed a crumbling but complete Series 1 Lambretta; a nice enough find but with the extra fork dampers and rubber floor mats Iain knew he was on to a rarity, a Series 1 Turismo Veloce. Obviously, this wasn’t one to be left behind, a deal was struck

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