Lambretta Scooter Museum facts for kids
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The Lambretta Scooter Museum is a special place located in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England. It's a museum dedicated to Lambretta scooters, which are famous Italian motor scooters. This museum is home to a large collection of these classic vehicles.
It has 61 different Lambretta models. This means there is at least one scooter from every year between October 1947 and May 1971. It's like a timeline of Lambretta history!
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What You Can See at the Museum
The museum's collection is a private one, meaning it was put together by a dedicated collector. You can see many different types of Lambretta vehicles there.
Early Models and More
The collection includes some of the very first Lambretta scooters ever made. For example, you can find three "Model A" scooters, which were first produced in 1947. These are very old and important scooters!
Different Types of Lambrettas
Besides the classic two-wheeled scooters, the museum also displays other interesting vehicles. You can see "Lambro" three-wheelers, which are small utility vehicles. There are also Lambretta mopeds, which are smaller and lighter than scooters. The museum also has other items related to cars and motor vehicles, called "automobilia."
History of the Museum
The Lambretta Scooter Museum has an interesting history of its own. It has been a popular spot for scooter fans for many years.
Changes in Ownership
In 2006, the shop and museum were sold to a new owner, Stuart Lanning. After this, the museum was closed for a while. However, it was later updated and improved.
Reopening and Future
The museum and its exhibits were refurbished, which means they were cleaned up and made ready for visitors again. The museum officially re-opened its doors on August 9, 2008. It was then offered for sale again in 2013.
