We here at Scooterlounge are very fond of original condition scooters, especially those that have low miles. Here we have a '64 Cento with a purported 418 original miles in Kansas City. Knowing the quality of Italian speedometers, I'd want to really check the bike over to verify the mileage... but knowing it is a Cento helps lend creedence to the claim. Most Centos didn't get ridden much since they were slow, vibrated a lot, and were not all that reliable.
The Cento, and the j-range in general, are probably our least favorite Lambrettas. It was Innocenti's attempt at a "if you can't beat 'em join 'em" competition with Piaggio's Vespa. Yet, the Cento was a poor imitation of a smallframe Vespa. Nevertheless, from a purely collector's perspective, this one is intriguing. They were not very successful sellers in the US, and not too many of them are still around. This one looks to be in pretty good condition. I'm not sure if the two-tone paint scheme is original, as all of the Cento's I've ever seen were one color. The robin's egg blue appears to be the same color used on the Li's and TV panels, so it could be original. The buyer should verify so they know what it is that they are buying.
In any case, the price seems right at $1200 obo. The seller notes that it will take a bit of TLC to make it a reliable runner. Even taking into account that this scooter was fairly crappy when new, it is a cheap way to round out your Lambretta collection. If you're ready to bite the bullet and join the ranks of the j-range disaffected, email the seller here. Click here for more photos.
Good idea! I'm still working out the software end of it, but I'll add that to my list.
-Paul