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As is the depressing norm with the British summer at the moment, the sun shone […]","datePublished":"2013-06-19","dateModified":"2015-11-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Back-with-the-Mods-2013.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Back-with-the-Mods-2013.jpg","height":780,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/back-with-mods-2013-santa-pod\/","about":["MOTORCYCLES"],"wordCount":289,"keywords":["Back with Mods 2013","Lambretta","Santa Pod","Vespa"],"articleBody":"Fast scooters, cruiser scooters, modern scooters and classic scooters, mirrored masterpieces and rolling artworks; it was all there and made by either Lambretta or Vespa. Back with Mods 2013, at Santa Pod at the weekend, also saw plenty of bother boots and bomber jackets, crew cuts and crombie hats. A proper mod show with a proper good vibe. They\u2019re a hardy bunch these scootering mods. As is the depressing norm with the British summer at the moment, the sun shone all too briefly at Santa Pod on the Sunday show day. But as soon as some rays chased away the wet clouds, the mods got their shining scooters out and straight on show in the Show \u2018n\u2019 Shine. Even after the regular downpours, the bikes were still lovingly presented \u2013 apart from the rat-look scooters, of course! \u2013 and the paint gleamed and the chrome shone.There must\u2019ve been some feverish polishing going on behind closed tent flaps at this rainy and windy show. With the sun lighting proceedings the full detail and craftsmanship on many of the show scooters \u2013 and many that were just parked up as transport around the show\u00a0 ground \u2013 was clearly lit up for all to see. Every one as individual and statement-making as its owner. Lots of airbrushing, tons of chrome and Kandy-style paints, and painstaking engraving, welding and fabrication \u2013 these were the hot rods of scootering, and every style was on show.From traditional mod-style scooters with all the mirrors, badges and lights, to stripped-to-nothing racers with hopped-up engines and lightened metalwork, to rat-look-rusters and mobile artist\u2019s canvasses. My personal favourite was the Rocky boxing movie homage. Perhaps Sly\u2019s nose was a little big\u2026 Words & pics by Dan Anslow "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Motorcycles","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/motorcycles\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Back with Mods 2013, Santa Pod","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/back-with-mods-2013-santa-pod\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]