Un-identified Moped EDIT - Its an Innocenti Lambretta 48 Moped

IndrojitSircar · 15th December 2010, 17:09

Hello Everyone,

A friend of mine has found 2 mopeds lying somewhere. I couldn't identify what mopeds these are. So where else better to ask people about them ? Would be awaiting all views and feedbacks.

Warm Regards

Indrojit Sircar

MODS- I have not posted in the pre or Post War section yet since these are unknown models. Kindly bare with me. I will notify once i have details on it.

rajeev k · 15th December 2010, 17:47

It appears to me as Lambretta 48. During late 70s there was a identical one known as Laxmi 48 made in Tamil Nadu. As the speedo is in MPH it definitely is the Lambretta 48.

see the pic from net.

pradipk · 15th December 2010, 18:51

As mentioned by rajeev, it can be Lambretta. Laxmi & Suvega both were quite similar to the one there in the snaps.

vipinmohan · 15th December 2010, 21:47

i am sure it is innocenti lambretta 48. i had one

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Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

Hello Everyone,

A friend of mine has found 2 mopeds lying somewhere. I couldn't identify what mopeds these are. So where else better to ask people about them ? Would be awaiting all views and feedbacks.

Warm Regards

Indrojit Sircar

MODS- I have not posted in the pre or Post War section yet since these are unknown models. Kindly bare with me. I will notify once i have details on it.

Prabal · 15th December 2010, 22:39

From what I can recollect, the Hitodi moped looked like this as well.

Stanher · 15th December 2010, 22:40

Those 2 indeed appear to be Innocenti LAmbretta 48 mopeds!

What's the story on them??

wbd8779 · 15th December 2010, 23:47

Who has found these treasures Indrojit? , is this a collectors place or are they for sale.

IndrojitSircar · 15th December 2010, 23:47

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Originally Posted by rajeev k

It appears to me as Lambretta 48. During late 70s there was a identical one known as Laxmi 48 made in Tamil Nadu. As the speedo is in MPH it definitely is the Lambretta 48.

see the pic from net.

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Originally Posted by pradipk

As mentioned by rajeev, it can be Lambretta. Laxmi & Suvega both were quite similar to the one there in the snaps.

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Originally Posted by vipinmohan

i am sure it is innocenti lambretta 48. i had one

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Originally Posted by Prabal

From what I can recollect, the Hitodi moped looked like this as well.

Thank you everyone for your inputs and help in finding out what moped this is.

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Those 2 indeed appear to be Innocenti LAmbretta 48 mopeds!

What's the story on them??

Well to be short and precise, it was discovered by a very close friend of mine somewhere. Apparently, they are being exported to the U.K. for £1,000 each. We should try and do something about these, what say ?

What should be the approx value of these in the condition they are and what would the value be once they are restored?

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Originally Posted by wbd8779

Who has found these treasures Indrojit? , is this a collectors place or are they for sale.

They have been found by a friend of mine. No details as of now. Pictures have just been sent for identification purposes.

sbanerjee · 16th December 2010, 00:11

Guess this is the time to modify the rules for exporting vintage and classic cars out of India. Currently perhaps the rule says one cannot export cars pre 1950 and motorcycles pre 1940. We should appoint Ms Radia or some one to lobby this cause.

Priceless treasures must be stopped from being exported.

vipinmohan · 16th December 2010, 10:15

some months ago,this restored innocenti 48 was for sale.the owner was quoting around 50K

the mole · 16th December 2010, 10:26

Guys dont fall for this exporting to UK for 1000 pounds scam. They have better stuff there cheaper. This is the story every Dalal in India gives to people. What they disclose is that they want 1000 pounds for it, what they dont disclose is they dont have any customers for 1000 pounds for it in the uk or anywhere else

. There is tons and tons of such junk lying around various open plot of land near JNPT in mumbai. In anycase I would not pay more than Rs 5000 for this stuff.

Dont ban exports, allow imports this will get up the quality of ordinary classics that our collectors have here today. The same thinking happened in Socialist India with vintage watches. Watches like Omega Rolexes and other makes fled the country through such scams, but today the scenario is different the best of vintage watches are available globally cheaper and in better condition then in India. So who would pay twice the price and buy watches here? That got down the value of Classic watches and slowed down the export of watches from here as well.

In our country we have lopsided economics and thats the problem!

ajay99 · 16th December 2010, 18:56

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Originally Posted by the mole

Guys dont fall for this exporting to UK for 1000 pounds scam. They have better stuff there cheaper. This is the story every Dalal in India gives to people. What they disclose is that they want 1000 pounds for it, what they dont disclose is they dont have any customers for 1000 pounds for it in the uk or anywhere else

. There is tons and tons of such junk lying around various open plot of land near JNPT in mumbai. In anycase I would not pay more than Rs 5000 for this stuff.

Dont ban exports, allow imports this will get up the quality of ordinary classics that our collectors have here today. The same thinking happened in Socialist India with vintage watches. Watches like Omega Rolexes and other makes fled the country through such scams, but today the scenario is different the best of vintage watches are available globally cheaper and in better condition then in India. So who would pay twice the price and buy watches here? That got down the value of Classic watches and slowed down the export of watches from here as well.

In our country we have lopsided economics and thats the problem!

One cannot agree with Amol regarding allowing exports of classic and vintage cars.There are many ''special '' cars which may be of interest to international buyers and so allowing that is definitely retrograde

the mole · 17th December 2010, 13:24

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Originally Posted by ajay99

One cannot agree with Amol regarding allowing exports of classic and vintage cars.There are many ''special '' cars which may be of interest to international buyers and so allowing that is definitely retrograde

Hi Ajay, this can make up for a very interesting topic of discussion why not start a seperate thread for this, where better than to discuss this in this forum.

ajay99 · 17th December 2010, 18:47

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Originally Posted by the mole

Hi Ajay, this can make up for a very interesting topic of discussion why not start a seperate thread for this, where better than to discuss this in this forum.

Definitely, go ahead with the moderators blessings,it could turn out to be an active thread

IndrojitSircar · 18th December 2010, 01:03

Today, I got to know from a very reliable source that apparently these are being sold for Rs.15,000 over here. Maybe people who are interested in two wheelers should pickup at least one of these so that some part of the nations heritage could be preserved. Apart from that restoration cost on these shouldn't be very high also. What does everyone think about this ? Workable idea ?

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IndrojitSircar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kolkata/Delhi Posts: 2,318 Thanked: 972 Times	Un-identified Moped EDIT - Its an Innocenti Lambretta 48 Moped Hello Everyone, A friend of mine has found 2 mopeds lying somewhere. I couldn't identify what mopeds these are. So where else better to ask people about them ? Would be awaiting all views and feedbacks. Warm Regards Indrojit Sircar MODS- I have not posted in the pre or Post War section yet since these are unknown models. Kindly bare with me. I will notify once i have details on it. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by IndrojitSircar : 15th December 2010 at 17:10.
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rajeev k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Emerging Metro Posts: 3,352 Thanked: 1,947 Times	re: Un-identified Moped EDIT - Its an Innocenti Lambretta 48 Moped It appears to me as Lambretta 48. During late 70s there was a identical one known as Laxmi 48 made in Tamil Nadu. As the speedo is in MPH it definitely is the Lambretta 48. see the pic from net. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by rajeev k : 15th December 2010 at 17:52.
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pradipk BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 50 Times	re: Un-identified Moped EDIT - Its an Innocenti Lambretta 48 Moped As mentioned by rajeev, it can be Lambretta. Laxmi & Suvega both were quite similar to the one there in the snaps.
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Prabal BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N Delhi/Pune/Kolkata/Schwarzenfeld Posts: 886 Thanked: 293 Times	re: Un-identified Moped EDIT - Its an Innocenti Lambretta 48 Moped From what I can recollect, the Hitodi moped looked like this as well.
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Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	re: Un-identified Moped EDIT - Its an Innocenti Lambretta 48 Moped Those 2 indeed appear to be Innocenti LAmbretta 48 mopeds! What's the story on them??
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sbanerjee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 98 Thanked: 345 Times	Re: Un-identified Moped EDIT - Its an Innocenti Lambretta 48 Moped Guess this is the time to modify the rules for exporting vintage and classic cars out of India. Currently perhaps the rule says one cannot export cars pre 1950 and motorcycles pre 1940. We should appoint Ms Radia or some one to lobby this cause. Priceless treasures must be stopped from being exported. Last edited by sbanerjee : 16th December 2010 at 00:12. Reason: spelling correction
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vipinmohan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: thrissur Posts: 50 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Re: Un-identified Moped EDIT - Its an Innocenti Lambretta 48 Moped some months ago,this restored innocenti 48 was for sale.the owner was quoting around 50K Attached Thumbnails
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the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	Re: Un-identified Moped EDIT - Its an Innocenti Lambretta 48 Moped Guys dont fall for this exporting to UK for 1000 pounds scam. They have better stuff there cheaper. This is the story every Dalal in India gives to people. What they disclose is that they want 1000 pounds for it, what they dont disclose is they dont have any customers for 1000 pounds for it in the uk or anywhere else. There is tons and tons of such junk lying around various open plot of land near JNPT in mumbai. In anycase I would not pay more than Rs 5000 for this stuff. Dont ban exports, allow imports this will get up the quality of ordinary classics that our collectors have here today. The same thinking happened in Socialist India with vintage watches. Watches like Omega Rolexes and other makes fled the country through such scams, but today the scenario is different the best of vintage watches are available globally cheaper and in better condition then in India. So who would pay twice the price and buy watches here? That got down the value of Classic watches and slowed down the export of watches from here as well. In our country we have lopsided economics and thats the problem! Last edited by the mole : 16th December 2010 at 10:32.
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IndrojitSircar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kolkata/Delhi Posts: 2,318 Thanked: 972 Times	Re: Un-identified Moped EDIT - Its an Innocenti Lambretta 48 Moped Today, I got to know from a very reliable source that apparently these are being sold for Rs.15,000 over here. Maybe people who are interested in two wheelers should pickup at least one of these so that some part of the nations heritage could be preserved. Apart from that restoration cost on these shouldn't be very high also. What does everyone think about this ? Workable idea ?
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