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The Lambretta tourists

When the Lambretta was first launched it was seen as nothing more than a basic commuter vehicle to get a person from A to B. With its low-powered but economical engine, it was an ideal form of transport over short distances. As time went by, new models were introduced that were faster and more accommodating, making longer journeys not only possible but more comfortable. It didn’t take long for owners to exploit the idea as they began to venture further afield, travelling to the remotest of destinations.

Join together

The Lambretta boom in the UK during the 1950s began to create clubs nationwide and in doing so rallies that joined them all together. This didn’t go unnoticed by Lambretta Concessionaires and in particular owner Peter Agg. With the rise of the British Lambretta Owners Association (BLOA) the company began to put on huge rallies not only to attract owners but

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