RGR 218 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Boy do I remember Jocelyn's most Saturday morning's in the mid '60's you could always count on seeing lot's of flash scooters parked outside,guys buying their chrome accessories and mechanical bits.Though they were the main Lambretta dealer I picked up a georgeous year old '65 Vespa SS 180 Mona Luxe which had 12volt electrics made a few runs to Newquay very reliable.There used to be a guy from Bulwell called Johnny Spooner he had driven a lot of big bikes in his day and had a beautiful Lambretta GT200 used to see him at Art College on Shakespeare Street like me he was a painter and decorator I believe he moved to Australia any way he was a mechanical wizz kid on bikes and scooters another guy from Bulwell used to service my Vespas was Everett Kirk his work shop was in his mother's parlour he drove some goergeous BSA bikes that always shone.When I was back in Nottingham in the late '80's on a visit I needed parts for a friends Vespa there was a place down from Jocelyn's called Roy Wharton's had everything I needed,now out of business I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Roy Wharton's had everything I needed,now out of business I think. Been dead about 17 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Cheetham & Davies,had a small repair shop,near the White lion,Church st' - Middle st',Beeston,.a couple of whiz's on Triumph and Nortons. Always friendly and helpful, never to busy to answer questions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trickymicky 57 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 There were so many motorbike dealers in Nottingham-Kingstons,on the corner of Wilford Road was one of the bigger ones,with Fred Bunney next door. We always used Freds for the MOT test. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trickymicky 57 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 That will be Roger Gagg, Painter and Decorater. Now retired,but himself a keen motorcyclist. His wife Chris still rides a BMW with sidecar as everyday transport. A correction,i have seen Roger Gagg's son Steve today.He confirmed that it was Rogers dad,Arthur who worked for the Co op as a Painter for most of his working life-and they are related to Gagg's who had the shop. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks TrickyMicky You know, I thought he was an Arthur but seeing there was already an Arthur, I thought I was wrong about that. the Arthur Gagg that I knew was a real character, and I always enjoyed working with him. That would be late 60s and he would have been around 60ish then so I assume he is no longer with us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trickymicky 57 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yes,he died some years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 He was a nice guy, a gentleman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RGR 218 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 http://www.flickr.co...N08/4642131692/ Picture of my SS from Jocelyn's on the south coast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Lovely photograph, Classic; taken in 2010 and yet it could have been taken way back in the 60's: with you wearing a Parka etc. you look so Mod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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jackson 301 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 A little confusing this RGR because it says that the photograph was taken in 2010. To clear this up I took a look at your profile and ascertained that the photograph was taken in 1965. Had you gone down south for a bit of trouble: Mods and Rockers on the beach, equals 'Quadrophenia'? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 That's better! Such a good Classic photograph of the times, it should be shown in all its glory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RGR 218 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I have never in all my life find anything so bloody frustrating as this site. for posting pics Picture of my SS on the south coast l purchased the scooter from Jocelyn's in mid 60s.this image was copied from one of my many photo's from the '60s in 2010 where l found them in a trunk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 You're having problems as well are you RGR? Don't worry I think my text will clear things up. Anyway, answer my question: had you gone down South for 'a bit of bovver'? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RGR 218 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Not on this run,heading to Surf City(Newquay) Cornwall Via Weymouth the long way round.Called in to see my Brother in Weymouth.That vespa was one fabulous Scooter to ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 never heard of Joycelyns? was it owt to do with josie's Boutique? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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RGR 218 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 was in England last July for Americana and on the way back to Nottingham Ravenshead came across a Scooter rally at Calverton made for a great day out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taxi ray 170 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 They have a couple of scooter rallies at MFN every year, they are always well attended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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RGR 218 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Lambretta TV175 Calverton Nottm July 2011,one great show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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RGR 218 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 1990 Niagara Falls Ont Canada,Me on a Lambretta 200. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Lovely smile RGR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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