The Prima had evolved out of a license agreement with Lambretta and the German NSU Motorenwerke AG in 1951. When the license expired NSU began to produce the 150cc Prima Scooter. Launched in 1956, the NSU Prima D model appeared similar at first glance to the Lambretta LC, but was in fact an improvement with many modifications. Along with the 150cc engine, the standard specification included 12-volt electric starting, a low-fuel warning light and a dashboard mounted choke lever that closed automatically. Also standard were sprung rubber saddles, a prop and main stand and a spare wheel. This was NSU version of what Lambretta should be, The Prima, Italian for first. Interesting side note for micro-car fans NSU was acquired by Volkswagen Group in 1969. VW merged the company with Auto Union, and eventually evolved into Audi. The Prima was manufactured from 1956 to 1960…
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