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Pj Oakley lambretta
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:38 pm
by jeck
Took my lawnmower for a winter service today (gatehouse south west scotland) and got chatting to the owner Paul chambers . Turns out he used to be a mechanic and racer at lambretta dealer pj Oakley back in the mid to late sixties .
He was telling me about when they hired silverstone race track to race test a dealer special and when they went to Italy to race for gb .
he's not been on a lambretta for about forty years ,so going take mine down for him to have a quick blast .
Jeck
Re: Pj Oakley lambretta
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:46 pm
by shocky
Great post keep us informed
Re: Pj Oakley lambretta
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:28 am
by Toddy
jeck wrote:Took my lawnmower for a winter service today (gatehouse south west scotland) and got chatting to the owner Paul chambers . Turns out he used to be a mechanic and racer at lambretta dealer pj Oakley back in the mid to late sixties .
He was telling me about when they hired silverstone race track to race test a dealer special and when they went to Italy to race for gb .
he's not been on a lambretta for about forty years ,so going take mine down for him to have a quick blast .
Jeck
#Great story Jeck , make sure he doesnt ride it like Baz
Re: Pj Oakley lambretta
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:53 am
by Tractorman
I used to go to Oakleys for parts now and again great shop and Paul was always friendly and helpful. I bet your mower goes faster next year!
Re: Pj Oakley lambretta
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:42 am
by OAP
I have not seen Paul since '69 / 70, he had a near fatal accident in the Tour of Britain in 1968. Please give him my regards Ron
Re: Pj Oakley lambretta
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:32 am
by corrado
I'd get in touch with Sticky or Andy G. I'm sure Scootering Mag would be interested in doing a feature.
Re: Pj Oakley lambretta
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:50 pm
by whonatic
I thought that..... Didn't speak to Andy or Sticky.. But sensed some reluctance
Re: Pj Oakley lambretta
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:26 pm
by Timbo
My local small independent hardware shop owner was well into Athur Francis scooters in the 60's being 10 miles away...you get a more interesting chat than at B&Q.....
Re: Pj Oakley lambretta
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:08 pm
by Lammy Guy in Aus
Used to be my local scooter dealer in the day. Was also a member of Leicester Scooter Sporting Club with me.
Great guy with wealth of knowledge.KTF
Re: Pj Oakley lambretta
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:22 pm
by jeck
Went to pick up my lawnmower today and spoke to Paul again about the old days racing and tuning and was well chuffed that due to my original post Ron Moss had got in touch with him after 40 odd years .
Can the two guys that PM me before about getting in contact with Paul regarding PJ Oakley dealer specials PM me again so i can pass on his details..
Jeck