More than an internet catalogue
Extensive as the Glasgow Lambretta product range is, it is more than just a retail outlet for spares. Routine servicing is offered across all types of scooter and the company holds the city’s AJS Modena franchise – so modern autos are catered for alongside classic geared machines. The current home of Glasgow Lambretta is an old industrial unit, complete with a car lift in the workshop – an out of place reminder of previous occupants.
The building is a maze of twisting stairs and hidden storage that’s easily navigated by the team but quite easy for a stranger to get lost in. It’s certainly not a soulless warehouse but it’s obvious that everyone knows exactly where to find even the smallest item. Well known in the area for decades, David’s been lucky to buy up stock from closed dealerships and as a result holds a good selection of New Old Stock parts. “Cataloguing NOS is a nightmare as often the cost of listing items is more than they’re worth” he says. “If a customer asks for something and it’s in stock we’ll sell it but I prefer to keep most original items for use in our restorations.” An unsung hero of the restoration scene, Glasgow Lambretta has a history of producing stunning, and trophy winning machines, a process aided by the large amount of original reference materials held in stock.
Throughout the visit the one thing that was obvious is the sheerheer passion for scooters displayed by y every member of the team . With a wealth of expertise a nd a wide range of parts in stoc ck, it’s worth looking north ofo the border for your scootering needs. Words & Photographs: Stan