Lambretta -- 1959 Scottish Six Day Trial - ( Part 1)

[ag00241]

Hi, My Uncle (Alan Kimber) is riding bike #3. Is it possible to obtain a copy of the footage you have, as this would make my Mother very happy. Alan went on to bring Suzuki, Life & Nolan brands into the country. Launched Devit & worked extensively with Rickman Bros as well as becoming the first Honda 5 Star motorcycle dealer at his shop in Purley, Surrey. Great guy & superb marketeer. Cheers. Mark.

[manmangee]

SSDT didn't require helmet in the competition until 1974. It is very nice to see these good old British motorcycles. Ariel,Greeves,Villiers, Triumph etc...four years later, the Spanish two stroke machine is shown up to win.

This film reminded me of riding SSDT in 1973 on tiny but heavy Honda TL125!

I know how tough finishing SSDT on such a scooter.

Applause for the three Lambretta guys!

[RetepV1st]

LOL, great to see how modern motorbikes have progressed. :) At least a modern bike does not have problems with bumps over 2 inches high. :+

[Avantone]

Fantastic historical movie - really interesting. Thanks for posting : )

[scalpsie]

Wholeheartedly agree with previous comment ...fantastic footage from a bygone day ....hugely nostalgic and just sheer brilliance.Wonderful.Thank you.

[Bevoin1970]

Brilliant, love this vintage footage. It's great that the guys on the Scooters attempt this sort of thing at all, makes great viewing. I just love to see the fashions at that time and how folk just dress in their normal sporting jackets, ties, caps etc...

A real gem. Definitely a 5 star