I owned a Maico Letta back in 1965/6 in the same colour it was an A plated bike registered in Manchester so was the last of the 250 2T single cylinder scooters - 4 speed floor change with electric start etc. The only photo I had of my bike was lost in our house fire.
It was far superior to my mates Triumph Tigress 250 twin in terms handling & ride due to the much bigger wheels - the Tigress was very quick up to 35 mph but the Maico was long legged and would just keep on thumping along to a tad over 70 mph with ease. I had the mandatory pair of Lucas spot lights mounted on a front badge bar. Great weather protection also fitted with a gear indicator in the speedometer plus an electric clock. My previous scooters were a couple of Capris & an oddball Viscount Prior. The Maico was the Crem de la Creme (except for Heinkels) until I bought my Triumph Twenty One complete with original Bathtub weather protection.
I've joined the Maicoletta FB Group - Nostalgia is an illogical motive to even dream of buying one as spares are pretty scarce.
