SCOOTER OWNER

Name: Steve Henman.

Job: Retired sales manager. Scooter clubs: Worcestershire Scooterist Alliance (WSA) and the Awfully Pleasant Scootering Association (APSA).

Favourite scooter model: Lambretta SX200.

Favourite scooter style: Mid-60s Mod style.

Favourite event: Has to be The Isle of Wight; other rallies attended were Weston-super-Mare and Tenby (smaller, but just as enjoyable in their way).

First scooter: I bought my Lambretta TV175 S2 in 1968 for £65.

Furthest ridden on a scooter: Stourport to Weymouth to attend an Awfully Pleasant Scootering Association Rally (170 miles).

Rally likes: Meeting like-minded people, the camaraderie, the social side (clubs, music, parts fairs), the concentration of scooters and the rideout.

Rally dislikes: Camping, so always stay in a hotel.

Favourite custom scooter: ‘Start Me Up' (Rolling Stones-inspired Lambretta GP).

Buying tips: Always buy from well-known scooter parts manufacturers such as Casa or Scootopia because they are more likely to fit!

Most useless part purchased: A South Asian-made kick-start shaft that just didn't fit (purchased via eBay).

Other scooters owned: 1959 Lambretta TV175 S2 and a 1969 Lambretta SX200.

Happiest scooter memories: Going to dances and parties in the 60s on my scooter with other scooter mates.

Favourite dealers: Disco Dez Scooters, Scootopia and Readspeed.

Other hobbies: Classic cars (own a Triumph TR6), motorhoming.