Almost any film fan, and especially those films where motorcycles appear everywhere, will know of the existence of Quadrophenia and therefore of the Lambretta GP200 of “Chalky”, the latter character played by actor Phil Davis, the same one that will go up for auction on next October 30th from the hand of the specialized page H&H Classic.
As for the film, we are talking about an icon of the mod movement, and there are unforgettable scenes, almost from the beginning, when Jimmy is surrounded by a band of rockers, who say all kinds of things to him. But the most unforgettable image is, without a doubt, the launch of Ace Face’s Vespa (played by Sting), Jimmy’s fallen idol, from a cliff.
Lambretta GP200 “Quadrophenia Chalky” from 1977 in detail
As detailed in the sales announcement itself, we are facing “the actual scooter used in the movie”and continues: “It is an absolute pleasure to be able to offer Chalky’s scooter for auction. Lambrettas are the quintessential symbol of the Mod scene and this very special example is also one of the main scooters in an iconic British film that becomes more popular every year.”
Concludes: “It is a piece of authentic cinematic history and will have great appeal to fans of Quadrophenia and the countless scooter enthusiasts around the world.”. In Anything you can read the whole history of this model and above all how it has managed to survive for so many years, reaching our days in a really good condition and in full working order.
This Lambretta GP200 is equipped with a 198 cc two-stroke single-cylinder engine, capable of generating a maximum power of 12 HP at 6,200 rpmenough to launch its 110 kilograms empty to the 110 km/hThe mechanics are in turn associated with a four-speed gearbox.
The specimen of Lambretta GP200 which starred in some of the most memorable scenes of Quadrophenia, has all the original accessories that it was equipped with in its day, including mirrors, the Cuppini front and rear luggage racks, the front protection bars and the Ulma front bumper.
The lot also includes an original ticket to the film’s premiere, held on 16 August 1979 at The Plaza on Regent Street, London.
The final figure is expected to be between nine and eleven thousand pounds, around 10,000 eurosFor more information and details you can go directly to the auctioneer’s official website.
