indian built/assembled classics

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by Sidman

This thread is really informative. Karl, can we do something similar to map the history of Lambretta scooters in India?

That's a neat idea, maybe Stanher is more qualified to take the liberty though

The Europeans did publish a book called the guide to Indian Lambrettas or something like that.

[muneemmk]

Originally Posted by Stanher

I recall (having seen the interior once before) it not having one, instead having the 'latest' Amby one.

If that car had the dash would have helped SteerBhai's Landy rebuild a Lot.

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

That's a neat idea, maybe Stanher is more qualified to take the liberty though

The Europeans did publish a book called the guide to Indian Lambrettas or something like that.

And the last edition also included a small contribution by a non-European named yours truly!

The book can be ordered here:

The Indian Lambretta Guide

[karlosdeville]

So how many people remember this attempt by Bajaj at a people's car?



I used to see this car on the roads on Pune very regularly till a couple of years ago. Im glad it is still on the road. It is a metallic maroon shade. I also used to see one in metallic blue and one in metallic green, also MZA regd. I wonder if the three cars were this same one repainted.

[Cyrus43]

I didnt even know this existed. Karl, 20 years down the line, this will ne a very very prized posession indeed.. Ohh btw, have you bought that auto rickshaw you wanted to buy or not?? or was it supposed to be a secret??

[SirAlec]

Is this a three wheeler with steering?
Don't worry a company called Vikram makes them in all shape and sizes.

[Stanher]

Geez, even I didnt know about this! But then, I guess it isnt old enough as yet to officially be deemed a classic? Just IMO.

[Dussey]

Originally Posted by SirAlec

Is this a three wheeler with steering?
Don't worry a company called Vikram makes them in all shape and sizes.

The Vikram has roots from the lambretta Innocenti three wheeler ! It is made by Scooters India a Govt of India company which brought us the Vijay scooter. Vijay originated by the Innocenti plant being purchased by Scooters India to manufacture scooters based on the Lambretta GP and the Innocenti 3 wheelers.