So far in this topic I haven't seen any mention of Lambretta scooters. Were they ever available in the US?

Lambrettas were Italian made and were the chief rivals to Vespa in the 60's in the UK. These machines were (I think) 150cc two-stroke, and were the transport of choice for the 'mods' in the 'mods & rockers' era.

Like their Vespa counterparts, they used to be dressed up pretty nicely, too. Usually the big side panels would be chromed, tassels flying from the ends of the handlebars and a windshield added also. Often there'd be a chrome bar across the front with a couple of fog lamps fitted. Any former 'mods' here from the UK who could comment further on this?