Here’s an ad with bias against beatniks but a favorable attitude towards Lambrettas. Of course beatniks may not be partial to shaving and snazzy shirts but some do like scooters as in this song:
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A Rare Bit O’Swag:
Definitely a Lambretta.
We’ve featured Kiddimoto scooters before on ScooterSwag but now we’ve got a new US source for them. This balance toy is made of sustainable birch plywood, with real, inflated pneumatic tires, soft hand-grips, a kickstand, and footboards. With it’s foot petals it’s a great toy to prep for a bicycle. The measurements are approximately L 36.22†W 14.96†H 20.47†and it costs around $95.00.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Here’s a vintage 2-part hand-tinted postcard for you!
Love, ScooterSwag
315 days left till Christmas!
Despite the fact that most of us are still recovering from Christmas I thought this figurine was cute enough to risk making some of you gag. ; ) It’s made out of Polystone and measures approximately 10″ H x 12″ W x 5″ D and costs $55.
Be sure to check out retailmenot.com for any promo codes for wayfair.com.
Ciao Bella Wallpaper Border
Wallpaper a little’s girl room (or heck your room) with a little Italian za-za-zoom. Made by The Wallpaper Company, this border measures 10.25″ x 15″ and costs $22.98. You can also order a small sample for $1.00 if you’d like to try it first.
Tender Love & Carry Scooter Cosmetic/Dopp Kit
One for the Modern Vespistas.
Tender Love & Carry is a New Zealand based brand of cosmetic, toiletry and travel bags. This bag is made from a durable outer fabric and is on sale for $16.67 (from $22.22). For this price it might also make a great tool bag for your glove box. It’s dimensions are approximately 8.6″ x 5″ x 4.3″.
Thanks to Alice D. for this find!
A Rare Bit O’Swag:
Erasmus College Scooter Stamp Sheet
Here’s a stamp set from Portugal celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Erasmus College.
Collector’s Corner:
André C. near Lyon, France
Here are some gorgeous photos from a ScooterSwag fan and serious collector.
Merci André!
Death & The Dolce Vita
Here’s a great cover for your nightstand. And it’s on sale for $5.98 at Daedalus Books (one of my favorite online bookstores). Don’t worry – it’s in English. Just wanted to show you the biggest cover pic I could find. It even sounds like a juicy read:
“In April 1953, attractive, 21-year-old Wilma Montesi went missing from her family home in Rome; when her body was found washed up on a neglected beach, the incident was attributed to either suicide or an accident. But as the author of Glamour shows in this history, as the police tried to close the case, darker rumors suggested that the death of this quiet, conservative girl was linked to a drug-fuelled orgy, involving some of the richest and most powerful men in Italy. By the 1950s, post–Mussolini Italy was in the process of successfully reinventing itself, but Montesi’s death exposed a darker side of Roman life—a life of corruption, cover-ups and carnal pleasures.”
A Rare Bit O’Swag:
Hensley Vespa Skateboard deck
This skateboard deck was released around 2011 to celebrate 90s great Matt Hensley who also happens to be a band member of Flogging Molly, a mod, and best of all a scooterist.