Motorcycle Classics

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1957-1962 NSU Prima

In 1951, long established motorcycle maker NSU inked a deal with Innocenti to build Lambretta scooters under license in Germany. But it seems this may have been a feint, as what NSU actually did was “borrow” some of the technology, shortcircuiting the process of developing its own scooter. After the license expired NSU launched

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