1960's Spanish built Li 150 series 3 with factory fitted 'Special' type headset. Missing panels and headset top. However remaining parts are excellent - this is an ideal project!

 Complete and very straight example. Frame and engine numbers match. Engine kicks over but does not spark. Most of the parts on this scooter are in very good condition. Comes with an LCGB dating certificate and full advice on UK registration.

What model is this?

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

Introduced in late 1965, the Spanish Series Li3 is often called the 'Scooterlinea' (or slimstyle). This is the Spanish equivalent of the Innocenti Li S3 models. Not content with just copying the Italian models, the Spanish re-designed the Series £ to include use of a 'Special' type headset. The result is probably a better looking version than the much more common Italian variant.

These S3 Li models were never officially imported into the UK and were sold in the Spanish market only. Consequently they are quite rare here in the UK.

It is thought that some 25000 150cc version were made from 1965 to 1970. Relatively few 125cc versions were produced and the 175cc TV numbers less than 1500 in total.  

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 Series 3 Li 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.   

The Spanish S3 was not officially imported into the UK and so all the examples that you see today have been imported in recent years. I don’t know the exact figures but I doubt that there are more than a couple of hundred examples in the whole of the UK. Compare this with the thousands of Innocenti examples that have survived, then these machines will never be a common site at scooter shows/rally’s.