1960's Spanish built Li 150 series 3 Silver Special. Rare machine in the UK and in excellent shape for an easy restoration.

Complete and very straight example. 28968 kms indicated on the speedo. Engine kicks over and sparks. Matching frame and engine numbers. Ignore the weird paintwork and look how straight this example is . Comes with an LCGB dating certificate and full advice on UK registration.

What model is this?

A Spanish Series 3 Silver Special model is a rare and unusual variant of the more common Italian Series Li3 Special machines.

Introduced in late 1966, the Spanish Special is often called the 'Scooterlinea' (or slimstyle). This is the Spanish equivalent of the Innocenti Special models. Originally painted in metallic Silver paint, these machines were 'officially' imported into the UK from 1968 to 1974.

It is thought that some 15000 Specials were made from 1966 to 1974.

History of Spanish built Lambretta's

Lambreta’s were first introduced into Spain in the early 1950’s. These machines were Innocenti models. Production of Lambretta in Spain began in 1954 by Lambretta Locomociones in the town of ‘Eibar’.

All early models were locally produced copies of Italian models – all were badged as ‘Eibar’ (rather than Innocenti).

Following the demise of the Innocenti factory, the Spanish were forced to reorganise their Lambretta production. In late 1973 they renamed themselves ‘Serveta’.

Production of Lambretta in Spain continued until approximately 1987, when the factory finally folded. Towards the end, production was in small batches and had split across two sites. 

Spanish produced Lambretta’s are generally regarded to be equal (or even higher) quality than their Italian equivalent models. It was no accident that Innocenti allowed the Eibar factory to produce the 3 millionth Lambretta in the world in 1964.

Generally all ‘Eibar’ badged models are as good as an Innocenti produced machine. Plus most parts are inter-changeable between Italian and Spanish machines.

As production carried on into the 1980’s ‘Serveta’s’ did pick up a bad reputation for their poor electrics – however in all other aspects they were much better than the equivalent Indian produced models. 

Why buy this model?

A Spanish Special is a unique and unusual version of the Lambretta. They are well made and relatively easy to restore. This example would appeal to someone who wants a Lambretta slightly different to all the rest.