1965 Lambretta LI 150 Special | Elstead, Surrey

A 1965 Lambretta Li 150 Special, the sportier Series III scooter that Britain knew as the Pacemaker. It has a slim body, an octagonal headset and finger-flash side panels, and it belongs to the 1960s Mod years that Quadrophenia put on screen. This one is white with red trim, a clean pairing that reads clearly against brick, seafront and street backdrops. Its engine is close to 200cc, larger than the 148cc the Special left the factory with, while the bodywork keeps the Special's lines. On film and TV sets it gives a 1960s street scene a period prop, and its small footprint leaves room in shot for actors and location. Photography and fashion and editorial teams get a slim, bright subject, and music video and event teams can style it as a centrepiece. A themed wedding or personal hire suits it too. The scooter is based in Elstead, Surrey.