1957 Lambretta Model D, 150 cc. Registration number XAT 132....

Hammer

£2,300

1957 Lambretta Model D, 150 cc. Registration number XAT 132. Frame number 49494 * 150 D. Engine number 150 D *53912*. Sold with the original engine 150 D *54565*.
The Model 'D' started life in December of 1951, when a 125cc (123cc) version was introduced. The 'D' was basically an update of the earlier 'C' with many improvements being made. The looks and frame work of the D pretty much stayed the same as the earlier C model, tubular in design, with the same layout for the fuel tank and rear tool box. The engine was a new design, it still had a cast iron cylinder and an air cooled aluminium cylinder head. When production of the 125 D first series ceased in January 1953 a total of 69,000 125 D's had been built.
The 125 D models were joined by a larger engine 150cc brother in October of 1954, the larger engine featured the cylinder and flywheel cowls similar to the Lusso models. The D 125 (Mk III) was introduced by Innocenti in May 1955, the main changes were two gear cables fitted as per the second series 150 model. The D 125 (III) was available in three paint schemes these being green, beige or grey. The 150 followed soon afterwards with small changes from the second series 150D; fitment of a battery for parking lights, horn and brake light. This was mounted on the kick start side, on a purpose built tray to the side of the tool box. The exhaust reverted to a single silencer unit, dispensing with the extra silencer as found on the second series. The leg shields sported a D150 badge in chrome, while the Lambretta name was still in the form of stickers on each side of the fuel tank.
XAT was originally registered by Jordans of Hull in July 1957 and sold to Peter Curry of Hull on the 15th July, the following year it passed to Patrick Maske in the August. April 1963 saw Walter Gossip owning it, followed by Geoffrey Bartlett in March 1964 and Walter Page in April 1966. It came off the road in 1968 and remained in his shed until he retired and restored it several years ago, using it for runs out. Unused over recent years it will require light recommissioning before use.
Sold with the original and several spare/old parts that were replaced during the restoration; there can be few of this model with such a history file and long term ownership.
Sold with the R.F. 60, V5C and various spares.