Lambretta · 1969–1971
Lambretta GP / DL: history and buying advice
The last Italian Lambretta, with a clean design by Bertone.
History
In 1969 came the last range: the DL, called the Grand Prix (GP) in England. Bertone gave it a shorter, slimmer look, with a rectangular headlamp and black stripes on the side panels. There were 125, 150 and 200 cc versions. The GP 200 Electronic got electronic ignition, developed with Ducati.
In April 1971 the last GP rolled out of the factory in Milan. The Indian government bought the machinery, and Scooters India went on building the GP for years. 15,300 GP 125s, over 20,000 GP 150s and 9,350 GP 200s were made.
Key data
| Versions | 125, 150 (9.4 hp) and 200 cc |
|---|---|
| GP 200 | front disc brake, also as Electronic with CDI ignition |
| Production (Italy) | 15,300 GP 125; 20,048 GP 150; 9,350 GP 200 |
| End | April 1971 in Italy; after that still in India |
What to check when buying
- Check whether it is an Italian GP or an Indian one (Scooters India); that makes a big difference in value.
- On the GP 200: check the disc brake and the ignition.
- Watch for rust in frame and running boards.
- Ask which parts are reproductions.
- Compare engine and frame numbers with the papers.
SourcesiLambretta: GP range (English)Wikipedia: Lambretta (English)
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