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Model History
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LUI 50 C, CL & 75 S, SL
The Lui (also called Vega in some export markets) was designed to secure the market share in the 50cc class, after the J-range only achieved disappointing sales figures. To keep the production cost down, the scooter's equipment was reduced to the necessary minimum. In order to avoid a cheap appearance, Nuccio Bertone, a renowned vehicle designer was given the task of creating a suitable livery for the lightweight model. Indeed his design for Lui and Vega was a futuristic masterpiece which looks just as up-to-date today as in 1968, when the slogan “All for Lui and Lui for all” was created. The frame consists of a front and a rear piece. While the front is made from conventional tubular steel, the rear is a pressed steel item. The suspension was adapted from the J-range, while the brake drums were made entirely from steel. Most of the mechanical system was taken over from the J.
Lui 50 C
The 50 C was the standard model. The handlebars are similar to those of a pushbike, and the headlight and rear lense are rather conventionally shaped.
Lambretta Lui 50CL
Lui 50 CL
The CL's handlebars are cast with an integrated headlight. The rear lense bears some similarity to the Hella rear lense of the German Vespa GS.
Lui 50 S
The S was only offered in some export markets, where it was also called “Luna”. It featured a dual seat, a number-plate holder, and up-and-over exhaust and different badges.
Lui 75 S & SL
Only a few months after the launch of the Lui 50, Innocenti presented the Lui 75 at the 15th Tokyo Motor Show, being the only European exhibitor present. The Lui 75, also dubbed Vega, was available in two versions: S and SL. Compared to the 50cc models, the 75 had a upgraded electric system to power high beam and brake light. Similar to the 50 S both 75 versions had a dual seat and a motocross-style up-andover exhaust. The engine's power output was 5,2 hp, giving a rather quick acceleration thanks to the 4-speed gearbox. The main difference between the S and the SL however is the autolube system called “Lubematic”. It was the first autolube system fitted to a mass-production Italian scooter.
Lambretta Lui 50C
Lechler paint codes for Lui 50
Both versions were only available in two colour schemes: Ochre and metallic grey. The main visible difference between the two is a Lubematic sticker at the legshiels of the SL.
White (8082) Turquoise (8016) Orange (8037) Apple green (8039)
Model Capacity Lui 50 50 cc Lui 75 75 cc
Lechler paint codes for Lui 75 MMetallic grey (8060) Ochre (8080)
Production 03/68 - 06/69 08/68 - 12/70
Quantity Prod. Code 1st frame no 27.812 20/9 27.812 9.402 650.001
Lui 50 C, CL & Lui 75 s, SL (1st version) March 1968 until early 1969: Lambretta badge at the left of the legshields over the 50 C or CL badge, no ball-ends at the levers, chromed grille behind the headlight. Lui 50 C, CL & Lui 75 S, SL (2nd version) Early 1969 until December 1970: No Lambretta badge at the legshields, ball-end brake and clutch levers, chromed grille behind the headlight with Innocenti label. Few scooters have an additional little Innocenti badge over the Lui badge.