Aside from 4 years away at Uni on a thick sandwich course I've lived in Derby since I was 7 yrs old. Strangely enough I sold my old Maico Letta privately - a week later it was in Palins showroom at double the price!
I also used to get spares from Mackton Motors. There was a great shop down the alley from Palins just before Bradshaw St - all long gone.
I also remember when Samways were Honda Dealers!