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CBSNewark ShowJan 2015 10 
 The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show Sat, Jan 03 and Sun, Jan 04 - Vespa Club of Great Brittain stand 
 Keywords: 2015, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Newark Show, Nick Nicholls
CBSNewark ShowJan 2015 11 
 The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show Sat, Jan 03 and Sun, Jan 04 - Vespa Club of Great Brittain stand 
 Keywords: 2015, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Newark Show, Nick Nicholls
CBSNewark ShowJan 2015 76 
 The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show Sat, Jan 03 and Sun, Jan 04 - Vespa GS 
 Keywords: 2015, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Newark Show, Nick Nicholls
D80 5597 
 Vespa scooter on display 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle, Newark Show
D80 5599 
 Vespa scooter on display 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle, Newark Show
D80 5602 
 Vespa scooter on display 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle, Newark Show
D80 5604 
 Vespa scooter on display 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle, Newark Show
D80 5650 
 Best Vespa scooter in show 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle, Newark Show
D80 5651 
 Vespa 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle, Newark Show
D80 5699 
 Vespa GTS Special 125 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle, Newark Show
D80 5757 
 Vespa, Lambretta - Worksop Mod Appreciation Society 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle, Newark Show
D80 5862 
 Vespa Lambretta Worksop od Appreciation Society 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle, Newark Show
D81 1343 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1344 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1353 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1362 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1366 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1368 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1375 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1377 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1388 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1403 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1411 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1419 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1421 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1426 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1438 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1440 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1446 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1452 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1454 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1474 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1489 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1490 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1502 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1532 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1542 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1549 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1560 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1572 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1580 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1584 
 Vespa Prototype test 
 Keywords: Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
D81 1586 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1589 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1592 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1595 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1600 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1610 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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D81 1614 
 Vespa Prototype test 
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MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection (4 files)

A collection of images from our vast archive depicting motorcycles and motorcycling lifestyle from the early 1900's through to the present day.
GSS0000001 
 Two skiers at Madesimo, Northern Italy, enjoying a novel sensation - being towed by a Vespa scooter. 
 Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scenic, Snow Scene, Vespa
sco246p74 
 "This is the Vespa Club of Great Britain Rally to Woburn Abbey in the summer of 1957" 
 Keywords: Dec 06, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
WD502251@Centre Spread Aug0 
 This picture from April 1953 shows a Danish radio reporter Mrs Elizabeth Jorgensen and her brother Erik Thrane, a film cameraman, at the start of their successful journey by Vespa scooter from Copenhagen to India. 
 Keywords: Aug 09, Centrespreads, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scootering
XGBL650000002 
 Goeffrey Wharton of Raleighs congratulates 19 year old G.W. Davies (Vespa ss 180), winner of the concours d' elegance. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1965, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles (152 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.
000 morrisons SC Poster 01 
 Vespa 
 Keywords: 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November, Scootering
000 POSTER FORM PLATE 02 
 Vespa GS150 1959 - Here the rider is standing on Westminster Bridge in London, looking over the river Thames witht the RAF Memorial standing on the Embankment to the left, by the Ministry of Defence building. 
 Keywords: 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, November, Scootering
001 D81 1438 
 Piaggio Vespa 305cc put to test 
 Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Scootering
001 D81 1532 
 Piaggio Vespa 305cc put to test 
 Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Scootering
003 Archive 02 
 Show time Blackpool 1965, Vespa Sportiqu 
 Keywords: 2015, From the archive, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
014 Archive dec 1 
 From the Earls Court Motorcycle Show in November 1954, Margaret Hart 'wears a special suit designed by Arthur Banks for the runabout scooter. Seen here on a 1955 Douglas Vespa 125 
 Keywords: 2014, December, From the archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Scootering
014 SC ARCHIVE PIC 344 
 The RAC introduced 'patrolettes' in the north of England in 1957. Mrs. Jean Nabb, shown here with her Douglas Vespa scooter. 
 Keywords: 2015, February, From the archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
017 ARCHIVE 1 
 Lambretta Club members have a go at the latest Roma sport to be revived for scooter use - chariot races - at their rally in Bulwell Hall Park, Nottingham. I can definitely spot a Vespa contending in the pack too, in August 1965. 
 Keywords: 2014, From the archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November, Scooter, Scootering
017 Archive Vespa Endurance 
 Roy Cooper prepares for a scooter endurance test in October 1958 on his 124cc Vespa 
 Keywords: 2014, From the archive, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Scootering
024 VESPA SEI GIORINI 345 
 Vespa Sei Giorni. As rare as rocking horse maure, the Vespa Giorni (Six Days) was designed to compete in the International Six Days Trial - the world's toughest test for men and machines. 
 Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene
024 vespa sei Giorni 318 
 Vespa Sei Giorni. As rare as rocking horse maure, the Vespa Giorni (Six Days) was designed to compete in the International Six Days Trial - the world's toughest test for men and machines. 
 Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene
030 Every Budget 03 
 1946 Vespa scooter 
 Keywords: 2013, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
030 Evnts Brid2014-Mau05 
 Bridlington 2014 - Best Non-Vespa/Lambretta Ian Harrop's Maico scooters take first and sceond places 
 Keywords: 2015, Classic Scooterist Scene, Dec/Jan, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
030 Evnts Brid2014-Mau55 
 Bridlington 2014 - 'Terrace Legends' Vespa PX200E 
 Keywords: 2015, Classic Scooterist Scene, Dec/Jan, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
030 Evnts Brid2014-Mau57 
 Bridlington 2014 - Daz Kane's smallframe Vespa's walk away with several trophies 
 Keywords: 2015, Classic Scooterist Scene, Dec/Jan, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
032 sidecar 1 
 Vespa
032 VESPA DOUGLAS 03 
 London's Earls Court 1955 Cycle and Motorcycle Show promotional vehicle.
032 VESPA DOUGLAS 04 
 Vespa
036 A2 Grp Tst Vespa GTS300 
 A2 Licence Special - Vespa GTS 300 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, July/August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go
036 A2 Grp Tst Vespa GTS300 secondary 
 A2 Licence Special - Vespa GTS 300 
 Keywords: 2014, Joe Dick, July/August, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Twist & Go
040 VESPA GS 59 1 
 VESPA 1960 146cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
041 VESPA GS 59 2 
 VESPA 1960 146cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
042 B-1-D I O M-June 1961 
 Douglas Harbour - June 7, 1962; Vespa scooter riders arrive in the rain to take part in the Isle of Man Internation Scooter Rally. 
 Keywords: 2013, Back in the day, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters, Vespa
042 Back in the Day 01 
 The start os the 1967 Manx 400, Vespa rider G Burnhill and M Adams in the sidecar. Also on the platform are starter Geoff Duke and rally organiser Pat Callin. 
 Keywords: 2014, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, Feb/Mar, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
042 VESPA GS 59 3 
 VESPA 1960 146cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
043 VESPA GS 59 4 
 VESPA 1960 146cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
044 LaVespaDue 
 2013 Eicma The Milan Motorcycle Show 
 Keywords: 2013, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
044 VESPA GS 59 5 
 VESPA 1960 146cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
045 VESPA GS 59 6 
 VESPA 1960 146cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
046 B-I-D VCB at Woburn 01 
 MOre than 1000 scooterists turned out for the Vespa Club of Britain's 12th annual rally at Woburn Park in July 1964. 
 Keywords: 2013, Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, Scooterist Scene
046 BFTP 04 
 Period Road Test on a 145cc Vespa Clubman that was featured in The Motor Cycle 9 January 1958 
 Keywords: 2013, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Road Test
046 Centre Image 01 
 September 18th 1960 - Vespa riders set off from Staverton airfiled heading for Cheltenham 
 Keywords: 2014, April/May, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
056 S-World M3931-captioned 
 Scooter World 2014 at the Newark Showground in January - Essex Vespa Club 
 Keywords: 2014, April/May, Classic Scooterist Scene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
072 P1040223 
 The rideout - young and old, Vespa or Lambretta, restored or chopped they're all there to enjoy the journey. 
 Keywords: Isle of Wight Rally, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, October, Scootering
074 Centre 
 Vespa
075 VESPA GRAND SPORT 60 1 
 VESPA 1960 146cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
076 VESPA GRAND SPORT 60 2 
 VESPA 1960 146cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
077 VESPA GRAND SPORT 60 3 
 VESPA 1960 146cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
084 1953 81-84 
 How do they do that? 'Water supported' Douglas Vespa had showgoers guessing. 
 Keywords: 2012, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Ocrober, Take a closer look, The Classic MotorCycle
090 Odballs Feridax Vespa1 
 A rare and unusual sccessorie fitted to a Vespa 
 Keywords: 2015, Classic Scooterist Scene, Feb/Mar, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Oddball, Scooters
090 Oddballs 1967 Vespa Piaggio SI 
 A 1960s Piaggio rarity 
 Keywords: 2014, Aug/Sept, Classic Scooterist Scene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
092 VespaGTS 
 Vespa GTS 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, November
124 Douglas Vespa 02a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 03a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 07a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 09a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 12a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 15a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 17a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 19a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 20a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 25a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 28a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 29a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 30a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 32a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 34a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 35a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 36a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 P1180293 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
125 Club Pages Girl & Bike 
 Itailian handbag fashion was taken to a whole new level when Vespa unveiled its new 'clutch' range 
 Keywords: December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motorcycle Mechanics
1972 Vespa Rally 180cc 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
250 VESPA 65 63 1 
 VESPA 1962 159cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
251 VESPA 65 63 2 
 VESPA 1962 159cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
252 VESPA 65 63 3 
 VESPA 1962 159cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
253 VESPA 65 63 4 
 VESPA 1962 159cc "Gran Sport" 
 Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
922A9011 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9014 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9016 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9019 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9020 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9023 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9027 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9031 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9035 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9038 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9046 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9052 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9055 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9058 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9063 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9066 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9069 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9071 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9075 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9077 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9082 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9089 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9093 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9096 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9105 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9109 
 1964 Motovespa 150s (MK.2) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa
922A9126 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9128 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9131 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9135 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9139 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9141 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9145 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9151 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9152 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9156 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9159 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9161 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9162 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9164 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9168 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9169 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9174 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9175 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9177 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9178 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
922A9179 
 Vespa Rally 200 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Vespa, Vespa
Image 2 
 Supervisors of Brighton's "information girls" or "promettes" use a Douglas Vespa scooter to keep in touch. The "promettes" have red, white and blue Coronation Year uniforms. (As featured in Motor Cycle 2nd July 1953, page 26.) 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 21 
 Motor Cycle Show 1962 Vespa stand 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 22 
 Vespa 1962 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 23 
 Testing the Vespa GS 1962 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 24 
 Vespa GS 1962 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 25 
 Vespa 1962 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 27 
 Looking down Langstrothdale whilst out testing a Vespa GS in 1962 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 3 
 A happy group of Vespa riders seen near Withdean Stadium, Brighton in 1953. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 46 
 An all weather Vespa alpongside an all weather Javelin fighter aircraft. This young lady found her Vespa indispensible at the Farnborough Air Show this week, in September 1956. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 5 
 Philip Slessor, B.B.C broadcaster, leaves Lympne Airport for a Cpntinental holiday on his Vespa scooter. (As featured in Motor Cycle 24th September 1953.) 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
JOE 3141 
 Richard Gibb and his father stood next to his classic Vespa that he restored and a framed copy of a print of it. Taken at the Bristol Show in Februay 2014 
 Keywords: 2014, Bristol Show, February, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
MC Vespa Nov 1951 
 Vespa advert from Motor Cycling 15th November 1951 
 Keywords: Advert, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motor Cycling
VESPA 125 ARCHIVE PLATES 02 
 Vespa 125cc 
 Keywords: 1959, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
VESPA 125 ARCHIVE PLATES 03 
 Vespa 125cc 
 Keywords: 1959, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
VESPA 125 ARCHIVE PLATES 05 
 Vespa 125cc 
 Keywords: 1959, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
VESPA 125 ARCHIVE PLATES 07 
 Vespa 125cc 
 Keywords: 1959, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
Way Back When 06 
 M D Brown (Vespa GS) scrapes past P J Lowe (Phoenix 349cc) 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Way back when
Way Back When 07 
 The Reverend A Barton Davies blesses the Vespa riders at All Saints Church, St John's Wood, London. 
 Keywords: 2016, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering, Way back when
WD113728@01 Andy-016 
 Vespa snow scene taken in Horncastle on 28th December 2005.
Scooter owner: Andy Robinson. 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD115590@SS-P12 
 Vespa having fun in the snow 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD116290@SS-09 
 Where am I? 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD116290@SS-09 
 Remembering 1963 - Another Manx 400 shot - the rider in this picture is KW Harris on his Vespa 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD116292@SS-14 
 Remembering 1963 - This is a photo of Graeme Hansard from New Zealand, whose Vespa became home to a whole swarm of bees. 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD116303@SS-10 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD138551@40 Nat Rally 1959- 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD141585@SS1958-HARRY SECOM 
 Sir Harry Secombe 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD141585@SS1958-HARRY SECOM 
 Stirling Moss and Harry Secombe (larking about at the Grosvenor House launch for the Triumph/BSA). It was a handsome scooter rather let down by the poor detail design - just look at the kick-start for example! Sir Stirling (as he is now) was the original 'celebrity sportsman for hire' but nonetheless was - and still is a committed scooterist - mostly associated with Vespa/Piaggio. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD141590@SS1958-FLAMENCO 
 Flamenco 175 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD141594@SS1958-FT ROWAN 
 Just testing 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD141594@SS1958-FT ROWAN 
 Trialled in Myfair and serviced by well-known scrambles rider Mr. FT Rowan, a Vespa-mounted service engineer working for the Venner Time Switches Co Ltd. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD141595@SS1958-VESPA GS 
 Vespa GS 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD141595@SS1958-VESPA GS 
 Anybody who thinks that the Mods invented chromed-up scooters needs to look at the Vespa on display here at the Earls Court Show. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD569674@66 196~1 
 1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: “In winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before starting”!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ‘National Personality Girl’ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
‘Publicity runs’ were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ‘experiment 
 Keywords: 1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD569675@66 1965 London-Mil 
 1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: “In winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before starting”!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ‘National Personality Girl’ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
‘Publicity runs’ were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ‘experiment 
 Keywords: 1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD569676@66 1965 Brighton 9 
 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: ìIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingî!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ëNational Personality Girlí contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
ëPublicity runsí were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ëexperiment 
 Keywords: 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD569677@66 1965 Fringe Li 
 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: ìIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingî!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ëNational Personality Girlí contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
ëPublicity runsí were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ëexperiment 
 Keywords: 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD569678@66 1965 Brighton C 
 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: ìIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingî!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ëNational Personality Girlí contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
ëPublicity runsí were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ëexperiment 
 Keywords: 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
XGBL630000010 
 The Gran Sport boasts qualities much above the scooter average. The rear carrier is a new Vespa line and costs £3 17s 6d extra. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1963, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
XGBL640000007 
 Members of the Thames Valley Vespa Club giving part of their excellent show at the Motor Cyclist of the Year final at Brands last week. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1964, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection (31 files)

The Nick Nicholls collection is recognised as one of the finest collections of motorcycle-sport images from the second half of the 20th century.
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 001 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 002 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 003 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 004 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 005 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 007 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 008 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 009 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 010 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 011 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 012 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 013 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 014 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 015 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 016 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 017 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 018 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 019 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 020 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 021 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 022 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 023 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 024 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 025 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 026 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 027 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 028 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 029 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 030 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 031 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter
National Vespa Rally Woburn 1957 032 
 Vespa Scooter Rally at Woburn Abbey in June 1957 
 Keywords: 1957, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Rally, Scooter

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection (3 files)

The Mortons Archive team have carefully selected a collection of classic images from our archive, which have been used in our magazine titles recently.
084 1953 81-84 
 How do they do that? 'Water supported' Douglas Vespa had showgoers guessing. 
 Keywords: 2012, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Ocrober, Take a closer look, The Classic MotorCycle
MC Vespa Nov 1951 
 Vespa advert from Motor Cycling 15th November 1951 
 Keywords: Advert, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motor Cycling
sco246p74 
 "This is the Vespa Club of Great Britain Rally to Woburn Abbey in the summer of 1957" 
 Keywords: Dec 06, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > From our issues - motorcycles (13 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.
000 POSTER FORM PLATE 02 
 Vespa GS150 1959 - Here the rider is standing on Westminster Bridge in London, looking over the river Thames witht the RAF Memorial standing on the Embankment to the left, by the Ministry of Defence building. 
 Keywords: 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, November, Scootering
030 Every Budget 03 
 1946 Vespa scooter 
 Keywords: 2013, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle
032 sidecar 1 
 Vespa
032 VESPA DOUGLAS 03 
 London's Earls Court 1955 Cycle and Motorcycle Show promotional vehicle.
032 VESPA DOUGLAS 04 
 Vespa
074 Centre 
 Vespa
WD113728@01 Andy-016 
 Vespa snow scene taken in Horncastle on 28th December 2005.
Scooter owner: Andy Robinson. 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD116292@SS-14 
 Remembering 1963 - This is a photo of Graeme Hansard from New Zealand, whose Vespa became home to a whole swarm of bees. 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD141585@SS1958-HARRY SECOM 
 Stirling Moss and Harry Secombe (larking about at the Grosvenor House launch for the Triumph/BSA). It was a handsome scooter rather let down by the poor detail design - just look at the kick-start for example! Sir Stirling (as he is now) was the original 'celebrity sportsman for hire' but nonetheless was - and still is a committed scooterist - mostly associated with Vespa/Piaggio. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD141594@SS1958-FT ROWAN 
 Trialled in Myfair and serviced by well-known scrambles rider Mr. FT Rowan, a Vespa-mounted service engineer working for the Venner Time Switches Co Ltd. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD141595@SS1958-VESPA GS 
 Anybody who thinks that the Mods invented chromed-up scooters needs to look at the Vespa on display here at the Earls Court Show. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
XGBL630000010 
 The Gran Sport boasts qualities much above the scooter average. The rear carrier is a new Vespa line and costs £3 17s 6d extra. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1963, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group
XGBL640000007 
 Members of the Thames Valley Vespa Club giving part of their excellent show at the Motor Cyclist of the Year final at Brands last week. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1964, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Scootering Classics (79 files)

This collection from our archive shows off some of the classic scootering scenes from the 50's onwards. Many of these images have appeared with the Scootering Magazine as a centrespead.
000 morrisons SC Poster 01 
 Vespa 
 Keywords: 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November, Scootering
000 POSTER FORM PLATE 02 
 Vespa GS150 1959 - Here the rider is standing on Westminster Bridge in London, looking over the river Thames witht the RAF Memorial standing on the Embankment to the left, by the Ministry of Defence building. 
 Keywords: 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, November, Scootering
001 D81 1438 
 Piaggio Vespa 305cc put to test 
 Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Scootering
001 D81 1532 
 Piaggio Vespa 305cc put to test 
 Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Scootering
003 Archive 02 
 Show time Blackpool 1965, Vespa Sportiqu 
 Keywords: 2015, From the archive, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
014 Archive dec 1 
 From the Earls Court Motorcycle Show in November 1954, Margaret Hart 'wears a special suit designed by Arthur Banks for the runabout scooter. Seen here on a 1955 Douglas Vespa 125 
 Keywords: 2014, December, From the archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Scootering
014 SC ARCHIVE PIC 344 
 The RAC introduced 'patrolettes' in the north of England in 1957. Mrs. Jean Nabb, shown here with her Douglas Vespa scooter. 
 Keywords: 2015, February, From the archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
017 ARCHIVE 1 
 Lambretta Club members have a go at the latest Roma sport to be revived for scooter use - chariot races - at their rally in Bulwell Hall Park, Nottingham. I can definitely spot a Vespa contending in the pack too, in August 1965. 
 Keywords: 2014, From the archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November, Scooter, Scootering
017 Archive Vespa Endurance 
 Roy Cooper prepares for a scooter endurance test in October 1958 on his 124cc Vespa 
 Keywords: 2014, From the archive, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter, Scootering
024 VESPA SEI GIORINI 345 
 Vespa Sei Giorni. As rare as rocking horse maure, the Vespa Giorni (Six Days) was designed to compete in the International Six Days Trial - the world's toughest test for men and machines. 
 Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene
024 vespa sei Giorni 318 
 Vespa Sei Giorni. As rare as rocking horse maure, the Vespa Giorni (Six Days) was designed to compete in the International Six Days Trial - the world's toughest test for men and machines. 
 Keywords: Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooter, Scooterist Scene
030 Evnts Brid2014-Mau05 
 Bridlington 2014 - Best Non-Vespa/Lambretta Ian Harrop's Maico scooters take first and sceond places 
 Keywords: 2015, Classic Scooterist Scene, Dec/Jan, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
030 Evnts Brid2014-Mau55 
 Bridlington 2014 - 'Terrace Legends' Vespa PX200E 
 Keywords: 2015, Classic Scooterist Scene, Dec/Jan, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
030 Evnts Brid2014-Mau57 
 Bridlington 2014 - Daz Kane's smallframe Vespa's walk away with several trophies 
 Keywords: 2015, Classic Scooterist Scene, Dec/Jan, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
032 sidecar 1 
 Vespa with a commercial sidecar.
032 VESPA DOUGLAS 03 
 London's Earls Court 1955 Cycle and Motorcycle Show promotional vehicle.
032 VESPA DOUGLAS 04 
 One of the first Douglas Vespas to be produced.
042 B-1-D I O M-June 1961 
 Douglas Harbour - June 7, 1962; Vespa scooter riders arrive in the rain to take part in the Isle of Man Internation Scooter Rally. 
 Keywords: 2013, Back in the day, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters, Vespa
046 B-I-D VCB at Woburn 01 
 MOre than 1000 scooterists turned out for the Vespa Club of Britain's 12th annual rally at Woburn Park in July 1964. 
 Keywords: 2013, Back in the day, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, Scooterist Scene
046 BFTP 04 
 Period Road Test on a 145cc Vespa Clubman that was featured in The Motor Cycle 9 January 1958 
 Keywords: 2013, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Road Test
046 Centre Image 01 
 September 18th 1960 - Vespa riders set off from Staverton airfiled heading for Cheltenham 
 Keywords: 2014, April/May, Back in the day, Classic Scooterist Scene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
056 S-World M3931-captioned 
 Scooter World 2014 at the Newark Showground in January - Essex Vespa Club 
 Keywords: 2014, April/May, Classic Scooterist Scene, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
072 P1040223 
 The rideout - young and old, Vespa or Lambretta, restored or chopped they're all there to enjoy the journey. 
 Keywords: Isle of Wight Rally, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, October, Scootering
074 Centre 
 Douglas Vespa scooter image from Motor Cycle 1950s.
090 Odballs Feridax Vespa1 
 A rare and unusual sccessorie fitted to a Vespa 
 Keywords: 2015, Classic Scooterist Scene, Feb/Mar, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Oddball, Scooters
124 Douglas Vespa 02a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 03a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 07a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 09a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 12a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 15a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 17a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 19a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 20a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 25a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 28a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 29a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 30a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 32a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 34a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 35a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 Douglas Vespa 36a 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
124 P1180293 
 1957 Douglas Vespa 92L2 
 Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
Image 2 
 Supervisors of Brighton's "information girls" or "promettes" use a Douglas Vespa scooter to keep in touch. The "promettes" have red, white and blue Coronation Year uniforms. (As featured in Motor Cycle 2nd July 1953, page 26.) 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 21 
 Motor Cycle Show 1962 Vespa stand 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 22 
 Vespa 1962 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 23 
 Testing the Vespa GS 1962 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 24 
 Vespa GS 1962 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 25 
 Vespa 1962 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 27 
 Looking down Langstrothdale whilst out testing a Vespa GS in 1962 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 3 
 A happy group of Vespa riders seen near Withdean Stadium, Brighton in 1953. 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
Image 5 
 Philip Slessor, B.B.C broadcaster, leaves Lympne Airport for a Cpntinental holiday on his Vespa scooter. (As featured in Motor Cycle 24th September 1953.) 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooters
JOE 3141 
 Richard Gibb and his father stood next to his classic Vespa that he restored and a framed copy of a print of it. Taken at the Bristol Show in Februay 2014 
 Keywords: 2014, Bristol Show, February, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scooter
sco246p74 
 "This is the Vespa Club of Great Britain Rally to Woburn Abbey in the summer of 1957" 
 Keywords: Dec 06, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scootering
VESPA 125 ARCHIVE PLATES 02 
 Vespa 125cc 
 Keywords: 1959, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
VESPA 125 ARCHIVE PLATES 03 
 Vespa 125cc 
 Keywords: 1959, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
VESPA 125 ARCHIVE PLATES 05 
 Vespa 125cc 
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VESPA 125 ARCHIVE PLATES 07 
 Vespa 125cc 
 Keywords: 1959, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD113728@01 Andy-016 
 Vespa snow scene taken in Horncastle on 28th December 2005.
Scooter owner: Andy Robinson. 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD115590@SS-P12 
 Vespa having fun in the snow 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD116290@SS-09 
 Where am I? 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD116290@SS-09 
 Remembering 1963 - Another Manx 400 shot - the rider in this picture is KW Harris on his Vespa 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD116292@SS-14 
 Remembering 1963 - This is a photo of Graeme Hansard from New Zealand, whose Vespa became home to a whole swarm of bees. 
 Keywords: 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD116303@SS-10 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD138551@40 Nat Rally 1959- 
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WD141585@SS1958-HARRY SECOM 
 Sir Harry Secombe 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD141585@SS1958-HARRY SECOM 
 Stirling Moss and Harry Secombe (larking about at the Grosvenor House launch for the Triumph/BSA). It was a handsome scooter rather let down by the poor detail design - just look at the kick-start for example! Sir Stirling (as he is now) was the original 'celebrity sportsman for hire' but nonetheless was - and still is a committed scooterist - mostly associated with Vespa/Piaggio. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD141590@SS1958-FLAMENCO 
 Flamenco 175 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD141594@SS1958-FT ROWAN 
 Just testing 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD141594@SS1958-FT ROWAN 
 Trialled in Myfair and serviced by well-known scrambles rider Mr. FT Rowan, a Vespa-mounted service engineer working for the Venner Time Switches Co Ltd. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD141595@SS1958-VESPA GS 
 Vespa GS 
 Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD141595@SS1958-VESPA GS 
 Anybody who thinks that the Mods invented chromed-up scooters needs to look at the Vespa on display here at the Earls Court Show. 
 Keywords: 2006, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scooterist Scene, Scooters
WD502251@Centre Spread Aug0 
 This picture from April 1953 shows a Danish radio reporter Mrs Elizabeth Jorgensen and her brother Erik Thrane, a film cameraman, at the start of their successful journey by Vespa scooter from Copenhagen to India. 
 Keywords: Aug 09, Centrespreads, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scootering
WD569674@66 196~1 
 1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: “In winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before starting”!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ‘National Personality Girl’ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
‘Publicity runs’ were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ‘experiment 
 Keywords: 1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD569675@66 1965 London-Mil 
 1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: “In winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before starting”!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ‘National Personality Girl’ contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
‘Publicity runs’ were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ‘experiment 
 Keywords: 1965 – THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD569676@66 1965 Brighton 9 
 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: ìIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingî!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ëNational Personality Girlí contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
ëPublicity runsí were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ëexperiment 
 Keywords: 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD569677@66 1965 Fringe Li 
 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: ìIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingî!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ëNational Personality Girlí contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
ëPublicity runsí were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ëexperiment 
 Keywords: 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
WD569678@66 1965 Brighton C 
 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Scooters and Swinging Britain as seen through the eyes of Motor Cycle magazine

Alternative to what exactly? Well, you may be under the impression that 1965 was a seminal year of pep pill fuelled power pop featuring defining moments in music, fashion and film. But to those over thirty it mattered not a jot that Bob Dylan had gone electric. In this time of far less media saturation than today, it was much easier to create your own reality by restricting your reading matter to publications that confirmed your view of the world and ignoring everything else.
Motor Cycle was one such publication that gave a reassuring impression that nothing had really changed in the last ten years or so. Scooterists were still considered to be a bit daft and it was reported with some glee that Lambrettas running-in instructions included the immortal instruction: ìIn winter, let the engine idle for some minutes in order to warm up before startingî!
The Isle of Man Scooter Week took place as usual with a couple from Sweden winning the Loving Cup on their SS180. Incidentally, the attendance of 411 scooters was reported as being a record for this event, which rather suggests that some earlier events must have been rather small affairs. As always, any British scooter launch was eagerly reported upon, so the new Triumph T10 was given a fair amount of space and such a machine was won by Heather Desert in the ëNational Personality Girlí contest. Unfortunately, the T10 was to be the last serious British attempt at a mass produced scooter.
ëPublicity runsí were still in evidence and a couple of Britons (Bob Forrest Webb and Ian Speller), had carried out a Croydon backed non-stop journey from London to Milan on a GT200. On reaching Milan they posed dressed up as city gents. Other than the scooter itself, the whole episode has more of a feel of 1958 about it rather than 1965.
More general news included that of Douglas ceasing Vespa production at Kingswood, an ëexperiment 
 Keywords: 1965 ñ THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Vespa
XGBL630000010 
 The Gran Sport boasts qualities much above the scooter average. The rear carrier is a new Vespa line and costs £3 17s 6d extra. 
 Keywords: Ex GB 1963, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

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