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About
Lancaster Classics.

Italian Vespa and Lambretta scooters, restored with a respect for their original character, craftsmanship and design.

Based in Vietnam, Lancaster Classics specializes in the restoration and sale of vintage Piaggio Vespa and Innocenti Lambretta scooters, working with collectors, enthusiasts and owners around the world.

Classic Italian scooters. Timelessly crafted.

The
Craft.

A classic scooter is not simply made presentable. It is carefully taken apart, understood and rebuilt with respect for the machine it was meant to be.

01 / Strip & Inspect

Back To The Frame.

Each restoration begins with the scooter dismantled to its bare frame, allowing every component to be inspected before the work begins.

02 / Restore & Rebuild

Piece By Piece.

Components are restored, renewed or rebuilt as required, with careful attention to the mechanical character, appearance and original proportions of the scooter.

03 / Inspect & Test

Ready For The Road.

The completed machine is inspected and tested before leaving the workshop, with the aim of delivering a scooter that looks right and performs as it should.

Our professionally trained full-time team works with classic Piaggio Vespa and Innocenti Lambretta scooters, using a rotisserie restoration approach where appropriate. The work is carried out with close attention to the construction, details and distinctive character of each machine.

The objective is not to erase the past, but to give a classic machine another life.

The
Workshop.

From Vietnam, Lancaster Classics works with classic Italian scooters for owners, collectors and businesses around the world.

01 / Based In Vietnam

Built Here.

Our workshop in Vietnam is where Lancaster Classics carries out its work on vintage Piaggio Vespa and Innocenti Lambretta scooters.

02 / Full-Time Team

People Who Know.

A professionally trained full-time team works across the mechanical, restoration and finishing aspects required to prepare each machine.

03 / International Work

Made To Travel.

The workshop serves customers beyond Vietnam, with restored and customized scooters prepared for international delivery.

Lancaster Classics operates as a specialist workshop rather than simply a showroom. The work brings together mechanical knowledge, restoration experience and an understanding of the particular character of classic Italian scooters. Some machines are prepared for individual owners, while others form part of our selection of scooters available for international customers.

A workshop in Vietnam, with an outlook that reaches far beyond it.

The
People.

Different reasons for owning a classic scooter, but a shared appreciation for the machines themselves.

01 / Collectors

For The
Collector.

For those who value the history, originality and distinctive character of a particular Vespa or Lambretta, every machine begins with what makes it worth collecting.

02 / Enthusiasts

For The
Rider.

Some owners simply want to ride. A classic scooter becomes part of everyday life — chosen for its design, mechanical character and unmistakable presence.

03 / Individual Owners

Made
Personal.

Individual customers can discuss a restoration or specification around their own preferences, from appearance to the character they want from the finished machine.

04 / Traders & Dealers

For The
Trade.

We also welcome enquiries from traders and dealers looking for classic Vespa and Lambretta scooters, including discussions around multiple machines, custom restorations and international delivery.

Lancaster Classics works with people who approach these scooters in different ways. For some, they are collectible pieces of Italian design. For others, they are machines to ride, enjoy and make their own. We also work with businesses and dealers sourcing scooters for customers in their own markets.

The right scooter depends on the person waiting to ride it.

From Vietnam.
Around The World.

Lancaster Classics works with customers beyond Vietnam, preparing classic Vespa and Lambretta scooters for international ownership and delivery.

01 / READY TO SHIP

Ready When You Are.

Alongside custom projects, Lancaster Classics maintains a selection of restored scooters that are available for customers looking for a machine without beginning a new restoration project.

02 / INTERNATIONAL

Built Here. Delivered Worldwide.

Scooters prepared in Vietnam can be arranged for international delivery, allowing customers in different parts of the world to own a classic Italian scooter restored by Lancaster Classics.

03 / THE NEXT STEP

Find Your Machine.

Explore the current Vespa and Lambretta collections, or get in touch if you are looking for a particular model, specification or restoration.

International ownership is part of the way Lancaster Classics works. Whether choosing a scooter already available or discussing a specific project, the next step is simply to find the right machine and arrange the journey from Vietnam to its new home.

Make It Yours.

Some customers know exactly what they are looking for. Others begin with a model and develop the specification from there. Custom restoration allows the scooter to be shaped around the person who will own it.

A classic scooter, considered in detail.

Custom projects can be discussed around the model, colour and specification you have in mind. The aim is not to change a classic scooter simply for the sake of change, but to create a machine that feels right to its owner while respecting the character of the original scooter.

01 / MODEL

Start With The Scooter.

Choose a particular Vespa or Lambretta model, or discuss what type of classic scooter would suit your requirements.

02 / SPECIFICATION

Define The Details.

Colour, finish and selected specifications can be discussed as part of a custom restoration.

03 / RESTORATION

Let The Work Begin.

Once the direction is agreed, the restoration is carried out by the Lancaster Classics team.

If you already have a particular scooter or specification in mind, get in touch with Lancaster Classics to discuss the project.

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Keep The Classic.
Keep The Character.

A classic scooter has a character that cannot simply be recreated. It comes from the shape of the frame, the details of the design, the way the mechanical parts work together and the history carried by the machine.

Lancaster Classics approaches restoration with that in mind. The purpose is to bring an old scooter back into usable condition while respecting what made it worth restoring in the first place.

For us, preservation is not about freezing a scooter in time. It is about giving a piece of Italian design another life without losing the character that made it special.

Classic Italian scooters. Timelessly crafted.

Have A Scooter
In Mind?

Whether you are looking for a particular Vespa or Lambretta, considering a custom restoration, or simply want to know more before making a decision, we are here to help.

01 / QUESTIONS

Need An Answer?

Find practical information about scooters, orders, shipping and working with Lancaster Classics.

02 / SCOOTERS

Looking For A Machine?

Browse the current Vespa, Lambretta and selected classic scooter collections.

03 / CUSTOM

Planning A Project?

Tell us about the model, specification or restoration you have in mind.

The story of a classic scooter does not end when the restoration is finished. That is when the next chapter begins.