It’s hard to believe that the custom scooter boom of the 80s and 90s was more than three decades ago. Though many of the iconic scooters from those years have long since disappeared, occasionally a garage or shed will reveal a secret hidden for decades. Those that do emerge are in varying states, and even the best ones need some attention to get them back on the road. Whether it’s scratched paintwork or a tired engine, an overhaul will be required, but this raises the question of how far a restoration can go without losing its originality. Only the owner can decide; in most cases, they will go to any length to keep everything as original as possible.
Sent to Coventry
Although it had been built several years previously, the story of this scooter, Unlimited, is only known back to the mid1990s, when it found itself in the classifieds magazine. Stefan Schinke was browsing the pages that month, searching for a tidy-looking Lambretta, and this one caught his eye. Nothing like this was available in Germany, where he lived, so the inevitable trip to the UK to make a purchase was required. Upon inspection, there were a few noticeable marks on the paintwork, and if he is honest, he wasn’t a fan of the scheme. However, he could see the artistry and skill that had created it and ended up being its new owner.
