Lambretta Frame Check is your authoritative technical archive dedicated to Lambretta machines built by Innocenti in Milan—and much more. Dive into detailed specifications, frame histories, original factory documentation, and rare insights from the British Lambretta Archive. Whether you're restoring a scooter or tracking a frame number, this site offers the depth and accuracy enthusiasts and professionals trust.
Founded in 2002 by Pete Davies, the BLA provides DVLA-accepted Authentication Letters to help you obtain an age-related registration plate for your Lambretta, Lambrettino, Lambro, or Vespa scooter. Each letter costs just £8. For full details on how to request a Dating Certificate, read more.
The British Lambretta Archive holds an exceptional collection of original Innocenti factory production records (Chiusura a Consuntivo Produzione), along with a vast archive of vehicle amendment bulletins, homologation certificates, maintenance manuals, parts catalogues, brochures, and other authentic documentation.
Within our archives lies a wealth of original material relating to Innocenti — the “factory of giants.” From the revolutionary invention of the scaffold clamp and seamless steel tubing to the mysterious birth of the Lambretta, every innovation tells a story steeped in ingenuity and intrigue.
Above: Pictured here for the first time, the M125 on display at the Milan Fair of 1948 — a striking showcase featuring Mark 2 models and two versions of Innocenti’s “Experiment 4,” the prototype that would inspire the Furgoncino B125 “little van.” Although “Experiment 4” appeared in Innocenti brochures and promotional leaflets, it never reached mass production, with only a handful of examples advancing to this stage of development.
Also notable is the abundance of engine cutaways displayed around the Lambretta stand — each revealing the intricate inner workings and the remarkable engineering excellence that defined these iconic machines, both inside and out.
Fascinated by Innocenti’s vision and the genius of the designers at the Centro Studi? Explore the creativity behind the machines — from early concept sketches and technical drawings to full-scale wooden mock-ups — all preserved in our Prototypes section.
From his father’s blacksmith and wheelwright store in Grosseto to founding one of Italy’s iconic industrial brands, Ferdinando Innocenti’s story is full of grit, invention, and bold ambition. Dive into the extraordinary journey of a boy from Pescia who reshaped the Italian manufacturing landscape—and discover the lesser-known early career moves, personal struggles, and inventiveness that laid the foundation for a global legacy. Read more about his inspiring ascent & the origins of the Innocenti name.
From the roar of furnaces to the quiet precision of the metrology rooms, this is the story of one of Italy’s greatest industrial achievements — the factory that built the Lambretta, the Lambro, and over a million automobiles.
Through original factory publications, manuals, and rarely-before-seen images preserved by the British Lambretta Archive, the Milan Works article walks the reader through every division of the Works: the foundries, the mechanical lines, the motor divisions, and the social heart that cared for thousands of workers and families.
More than an industrial history, it is a portrait of discipline, invention, and humanity — a world where engineering and civility shared the same roof.
Step inside the Innocenti Works and read the full article.
Membership to local, regional, and national Lambretta clubs became increasingly popular after the scooter’s debut in 1947, giving rise to the Lambrettisti movement. The club magazine Notiziario for the Lambretta Club d’Italia made its first appearance in April 1949. This edition remains highly sought-after by collectors. Read more.
Road racing in Italy was banned in 1957 after two fatal crashes at the Mille Miglia, a 1,000-mile road race. Then in 1963, everything changed: the Milan - Taranto Lambrettistico was born, an international long-distance regularity trial by the Lambretta Club d’Italia. Read more.
Formed in 2013 and affiliated with the Lambretta Club of Great Britain by Scott Gray, Jackie Vaughn, and John Walklate in collaboration with the BLA for official club authentications for its members. Visit the official group page.
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