Modfather is selling 117mph Lambretta
Modified in the Black Country, it is now one of the fastest classic scooters in the world.
The customised 250cc Lambretta belongs to Stuart Owen, who rode the two-wheeled speed machine to a string of British titles and record breaking track times until retiring last year.
Now the Walsall enthusiast is selling it off at auction, where it could fetch up to £10,000.
Stuart's fascination with scooters began as a youth when he was hooked on the mod culture and movies like Quadrophenia.
The 41-year-old now runs a scooter customising business, The 100mph Lambretta Club, in Birch Lane, Aldridge.
Stuart will part with his prized scooter at the 29th International Classic Motorcycle Show at Stafford's County Showground on April 25-26.
Auctioneer Bonhams has slapped a reserve price of £7,500 on the Lambretta.
Stuart, a former fish wholesaler at Birmingham markets, helped turn the 1970 Lambretta frame into a speed demon which clocked up the fastest speed achieved by a Lambretta on British soil at 117.3mph. He even beat 250cc motorcycles during races.
"It was the quickest thing around when it was breaking most of its records between 2001 and 2002 and it still is the fastest because no-one has bettered it yet." he said.
Putting the scooter on the track can cost up to £400 a race, with £25 a gallon for racing fuel and maintenance costs.
The 100mph Lambretta Club is run by Stuart and his wife Nicky, and they have customers around the world who want them to customise their Lambrettas. The couple live in Main Street, Stonnall, near Lichfield.
