TV200 (GT) Lambretta 1965 - Project

TV200 (GT) Lambretta 1965 Project
reg: GRT 167C
For sale is an original 1965 TV200 (GT) registered (DVLA) in project condition. Found in a garage in Torbay this was my project until I decided I don't have the enthusiasm or energy anymore for it that I had 40 years ago. It's a perfect project for an enthusiast as a keeper or a seller for anyone who even wants to make a few bob instead. The TV200/GT has always been the Lambretta to have but rarer than other models. The potential is clear in every TV200. I haven't seen a TV2 project like this for many years for sale and TV2s are selling between 10 - 13K at the moment so if you have the skills you could be riding your own TV200 in a couple months at half the price.
Enough of the hard sell, below is a full, comprehensive and truthful breakdown of everything I know about this scoot including the good and the not so good so the buyer knows exactly what to expect. Nothing is hidden here.
HISTORY OF THIS TV200 (GT) In the late 80's I lived near Berry Pomeroy (Totnes) in Devon. I was a scooterboy back then attending 7 or 8 rallies a year regularly in the 80's. I worked with a paint sprayer of Scooters and cars in a historical stone building on the Newton Abbott/Totnes road near the Pig and Whistle pub. We did some spray work for Nigel Cox of Weston Scooter Spares who visited us regularly. We sprayed his Lambretta car and a couple of original D models. I was the mechanic and tuner for our small business working on scoots during this time and I first saw this actual TV200 in the late 80's. It was metalic dark blue and had original SX200 side panels with flashes (INCLUDED in this sale) at that time and I believe it already had an indian engine. The owner was a young lad (can't remember his name) but he wasn't someone who I knew but I knew of and seemed more of a casual Lambretta enthusiast. I only saw the scoot a couple times back then when it came in for some trivial work like cables and fitting, points/condensor etc. At some point after that the scoot was hastily 'blown over' in white not including the interior of the frame which is still metalic blue. The next time I saw the scoot was in the mid 90's at Torre Motorcycles (244-246 Union St. Torquay) where I was told there was a non-runner Lambretta for sale because the shop/garage was changing hands or closing. I went to view/buy the scoot at the rear of the shop and I remember that the scoot had no running strips or cables and is pretty much what you see here for sale apart from the 150 engine which I replaced for a TV2 engine and new parts I bought later. There was no plate or documents with it. I was no longer a scooterist at that time and bought it as a good project to register and build later or even when retired for myself. So the scoot has stayed with me for 30 years and never ridden in that time. I have eventually decided that I don't have the enthusiasm for a project like this any more so here it is as a project for someone else to enjoy.
I retired in 2018 and I started to work on her to regain some enthusiasm. I knew I needed a TV200 engine for the build so I sourced one via Sullo. I picked the engine casing up from a chap called Chris (Noddy) working from his garage in Winsford in 2018 so I drove up there from Chesterfield. The casing was totally bare even without engine mount lugs. The bare engine casing cost £1000.
I have registered the scoot via DVLA (and help from Rob S. (you know who) - thank you Rob) with the engine case number and frame number and now has a log book with fresh authentically dated (1965) number plate of - GRT 167CI got lucky with the number plate as 'GRT' stands for a Gran Tourismo or GT.See pics for how the plate looks although this is only for visual reference (photoshop) as I didn't get a plate made. The Scoot is SORN at present.
The frame number is: TV3*5488--* (omitted last 2 digits in courtesy to buyer)The engine number is: TV2*5523--* (omitted last 2 digits in courtesy to buyer)
ENGINE BUILD As an engineering enthusiast more than a body work person I worked on the engine first putting together an engine that would be something that I would ride. I sourced a new barrel and piston kit which I believe came from India, bought new bearings which I fitted and new engine lugs which I fitted. I did a mild stage 4 tune on the barrel (see pic) which was really a port polish with no need to re-size the ports as the barrel I believe is a pattern copy of an already stage 4 barrel after measuring with a timing dial. The transfer ports needed more work re-profiling and polish(see pics). The interior of the engine came from the best of my used part collection including a good used GP crank, chain, sprockets and crank case cover with the intention of being my scoot to ride. All the interior bearings and seals are new apart from the big end bearing which is in good condition with very acceptable play and acceptable used mag bearing which was already in the flange. The engine has gone together with a lot of grease including the barrel and piston so will smoke once it is fired up. I built the engine in 2018 and has been kept indoors since then.I have included my much loved TV200 gear box which I have owned since the mid 80's. This box was my main stay for my stage 5 Dave Webster engine for 6 or 7 years which I ran with a 4x10 Continental (6% add to gear ratio). Every cog has been counted and matched with the TV200 cog tooth number spec. (see below).
TV 200 gearbox as counted by me with standard 15 (drive) and 46 (clutch) sprockets fitted. 1st - 47/13, 2nd - 39/15, 3rd - 36/19, 4th - 32/22.
ISSUES The crank case stud in the lower crankcase had been replaced with a 7mm/6mm half stud where the standard exhaust locates (see pics) in the usual place. I would have this welded and re-threaded but it should run as is with no issue. I was going to get this done but since I am selling then there is little point. The engine will run perfectly without it and is a common issue to Lambretta enthusiasts, but for attention to detail I would get it done.The frame main spar is broken at the frame (see pic). I include a new standard spar in the sale (see pic) so this will have to be grinded and welded on.The scoot came with chrome front disc and forks which are flaking and in the assumption the buyer will be turning this scoot to original will need addressing. I include the head cowl and flywheel cover but I would personally buy new or better source as they need a lot of reshaping, spot welding and scratch building.
What you get in this sale (all items shown in the photos):

ORIGINAL PARTS:
Frame – TV200 or GT (TV3 serial number)
Engine casing with all internal hardware and main engine bolt with internal bolt cones (Gear selector arm is likely later Lambretta, not the bolt-on style)
Gearbox – TV200
Mag housing – will need welding of screw holes and re-tapping (usual issues)
Kickstart – not sure if TV2, as it's the shorter version; threads intact and strong
Forks with links – chrome flaking
Front disc hub – chrome flaking, with ‘i' cover (forks and front hub were never removed)
Rear hub – possibly not original; has several broken cooling blades
Rear light assembly – complete with lens, bulb holder (original), and rubber (see pic)
Alloy rear badge surround – original
SX200 side panels with handles and flashes – original SX200 (included as spares)
Legshields – original
Footboards – original
Mudguard – original, but not confirmed
Horncasting and horn grill – original
Headset (top and bottom) – original
Tank – with straps, cap, drip shroud, and tap (untested)
Toolbox – with fittings and toolbox door (no lock)
Light rim – original (front light lens is plastic)
Stand – no splash guard
Handlebar levers and gear/throttle side alloys – with internals for throttle and gear changer (original, but not certain – see pic)
22mm Dellorto SH2/22 carb – no clamp; standard GP200
Carb intake manifold – for 22mm carb
Loom – with front bulb fitting, ignition switch (no key), and dimmer/horn switch (not recommended for use, but included)
Rear brake pedal – needs splash guard plate welding
Head cowl – needs welding and reshaping
Flywheel cover – possibly not TV (I'd recommend sourcing both new)
Legshield bridge – original
Barrel head 200cc – probably not TV

NEW PARTS:
Rear legshield/footboard/frame spar – needs grinding, positioning, and welding
Front dampers – Escort manufacturer
Rear suspension unit – Escort manufacturer
Rayspeed Clubman exhaust & U-pipe – standard shape, big bore with tapered tail (see pic)
Barrel and piston kit – stage 4
Pair of reproduction TV200 (GT) side panels – with reproduction side panel flashes for TV200 (2 large front flashes, 2 smaller rear – see pics)
Engine bearings – excluding mag housing bearing and big end
Engine rubber lugs (x2)
Gear/clutch adjusters
Clutch arm
Kickstart pinion and piston
Clutch plates – standard 4-plate with racing springs

PARTS LIST – Items you will need to source elsewhere to complete the build:
- Complete rubber set – including side panel rubbers, tank rubbers, and toolbox rubbers
- Complete footboard strip set – including strip ends, legshield strips, and grips
- Complete electrical set – loom, flywheel, stator plate, ignition switch, light switch, bulbs, etc.
- Stand brackets, spring, and splash guard
- Seat and brackets
- Front light lens – the one included is plastic and unmarked (no code or number)
- Airbox, filter, and hose
- Tyres and inner tubes
- Front brake pads – to be safe
- Choke and fuel switch handles
- Cables and cable locators (inserts) – front and rear brake
- Rear hub lock kit
- Badges – rear, legshield, and horncast
- Keys and locks – ignition and steering lock
- Bulbs and a registration plate – obviously required

Delivery: I'm retired, so I don't mind delivering within the UK (up to 150 miles from Whitwell, Worksop) at cost to the buyer for van rental and fuel (after payment has been transferred).
You'll get the driver (me) and his delivery time for free.
The project has cost me around £2,500 so far, including registration. I've kept a record.
I'm not exactly sure what this scoot will fetch, as I've been out of the scene for quite a while. I've based the price on advice from scooter club members.

I've tried to be as thorough as possible with all the information I have so the buyer knows exactly what they're getting, to minimise any issues.
Please read everything above carefully and examine all the photos and video.

The scoot can be viewed by arrangement.
It is also advertised elsewhere, so I reserve the right to withdraw it from sale at any time.

I'll be sorry to see this old girl go — as it turns out, she's the scooter I've owned the longest, even though I've never actually ridden her.
If you do end up buying her, I'd really appreciate some feedback or a photo of what she looks like once the work she deserves is complete.