1958 Lambretta LD | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

A 1958 Lambretta LD, the enclosed Innocenti scooter that added leg-shields, running boards and side panels to the earlier Model D. Those panels give it a smooth, covered shape, and it is known for keeping the rider out of the weather. This one is blue and cream, a soft pairing that sits well against brick, shopfronts and painted doors. It has the 125cc engine, and the full side panels give it a clean, solid outline from every angle. Rider and passenger each have a seat. The compact, enclosed body is a clear 1950s cue for period film and television, advertising, photography and fashion or editorial work, and it fits easily into a busy frame. At events it works as set dressing. It also suits a vintage-themed wedding display or a personal hire. The scooter is based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.