FLI175

With the FLI came a new 175cc engine and four speed gearbox along with reverse. At first it still kept the narrow cab and hand start arrangement as for the FDC, nut the handlebars were changed to that of the series one Li scooter. The steering gained a friction pad and knurled screw underneath, which could be tightened in rough driving conditions to stop the steering from wobbling! Electric’s were six volt, and the FLI could be had with an optional electric wind screen wiper. The rear light retained the Model D rear light, but with an extra bulb holder for a brake light. A tool box was provided behind the cab, to carry a jack and wheel spanner, while a spare wheel was carried in a cradle at the rear. Starting in July 1959, 10,608 series one FLI’s were made when the series two took over in July 1960

The second series FLI was Innocenti’s most successful three wheeled product. A whopping 71,681 examples were made in a manufacturing period spanning over five years. A redesigned cab, now the same width as the rear box, a kick start replaced the earlier pull start models. On the front of the cab was a new larger mudguard, along with side lights and indicators. On the rear was a cluster of lights, a rear window was fitted into the canvas blind.

excerpt from Lambretta Club of Great Britain’s Lambro page (http://www.lcgb.co.uk/scooters/lambro.html)