Lambretta DL/GP: History, models and documents

The Lambretta DL-GP series is the ultimate Milanese scooter, combining history, technical evolution, sporting victories, and a special chapter on the British market. Developed at Bertone design center in Turin, it became a best-seller and a cult object for scooterists worldwide, with its modern styling and popularity still enduring over fifty years after its launch.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Giorgio Nada Editore

The captivating tale of the Milanese scooter par excellence reached its remarkable conclusion with the Lambretta DL-GP series. This comprehensive book delves into every facet of this extraordinary scooter, encompassing its historical background, technical advancements, sporting triumphs, and a dedicated chapter specifically focused on the British market, which embraced the DL with unwavering enthusiasm and continues to regard it as the pinnacle of Innocenti's production. The final model developed by Innocenti took shape at the renowned Bertone design center in Turin, where a series of thoughtful modifications breathed new life into the Lambretta, enhancing its sporty and elegant appeal, sophistication, and modernity. The new model, adorned with a distinctive black splash on the leg shield, quickly soared to popularity on the bustling international scooter market, achieving immense success in Great Britain. It quickly became a revered cult object among the most discerning and passionate scooterists, who appreciated its timeless styling that remains contemporary even after more than fifty years since its launch. The Lambretta DL-GP series continues to hold a special place in the hearts of scooter enthusiasts worldwide, with its enduring popularity and timeless appeal.

Dimension: 250 x 260 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788879118699