MAN & MACHINE

Name: Andy Impey Job: Scaffolder. Scooter club: Innocents Scooter Club Cambridge. When did you first become interested in scooters: 1978 Mod revival. What is your favourite style of custom

scooter: Full blown ridden. First rally or event: Yarmouth early 80s. How did you get there: Rode with group of mates – it took forever. What’s the furthest you’ve ever ridden

on a scooter: 2006 Euro Lambretta, France – 1200 mile round trip with Ray & Scott.

Name of scooter & reason: Can’t Get Over These Memories (top tune).

Scooter model: Li150. Inspiration: I always wanted a full blown custom and I love northern soul.

Engine spec: Performance tuning 250cc engine, Mugello Mk3 bored to 71mm, re-plated and ported to fast-road tune spec with boost port modification, old school 90s reed manifold, 350YPVS reedblock and PT works Super Monza intake manifold. Dellorto 34mm carb with powerjet fitted, PT works 62 x 115 full circle crank, crankcase porting. Monza head (PT modified), PT works ignition unit, PT works CNC eccentric cones, mounts & rear suspension. JL exhaust, dyno done by Charlie. Are there any other unique details we

have missed: Scooter was signed by Dean Parrish at Hemsby 2005. Paintwork & murals done by: John Spurgeon.

Engraving done by: The late great Pete Robinson (still find little details when cleaning). Do you have any advice or tech tips for

anyone starting a project: Build it for yourself not for other people.

Is there anyone you wish to thank: My wife sally for putting up with me, Charlie Edmonds (Performance Tuning) & Tony B for engine. All my mates who I ride with.