LOT 66

1998 Lancia Thema 8.32 Saloon Registration no. E305 RRP Chassis no. ZLA83400000140332

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Lot 66

1998 Lancia Thema 8.32 Saloon
Registration no. E305 RRP Chassis no. ZLA83400000140332

Bonhams MPH March Auction **Sealed Bids**|23 March 2020, 17:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1998 Lancia Thema 8.32 Saloon
Registration no. E305 RRP
Chassis no. ZLA83400000140332

Odometer Reading: 79,000 Kms
MoT Expiry: 23/01/2021

*Full service history
*Minimal mileage in recent years
*Low ownership

In the late-'80s super-saloon arms-race the BMW M5, Mercedes-Benz 500E and the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton had a serious contender ready to topple their crown – the Lancia Thema 8.32. Taking the large Lancia and fitting it with a Ferrari engine was a canny move, giving the Italian model added underbonnet kudos, and its low-key looks appealed to those wanting a less conspicuous method of (rapid) transport. This catalytic converter example was sold new in Switzerland and in the hands of two owners stayed there until 2015. It crossed the border into France until being bought by a UK collector in 2019 and retains a full service history. Reassuringly the cambelt has been changed recently by an Italian marque specialist. For the most fastidious of collectors this 8.32 is a dream realized, having excellent bodywork, metallic grey paint (with fine yellow pinstripe), trim and wheels and the brown leather interior (seating, door panels, headlining and briarwood trim) being equally outstanding in condition. The engine starts and runs well and the driving experience is thoroughly enhanced by excellent-order running gear. Coming with good history, this excellent-order, seldom-seen model should meet the expectations of the most discerning modern classic collector.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 95/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 25/25
Body Work: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Glass: 5
Paint: 5
Wheels/Tyres: 5

INTERIOR TOTAL: 20/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 5
Headlining: 5
Seats: 5
Trim: 5

ENGINE TOTAL: 19/20
Mechanical components: 5
Running: 5
Starting: 5
Under Bonnet: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 19/20
Axles: 5
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Suspension: 5

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 5

Car History File: 4/5

Saleroom notices

Please note the year of manufacture is 1988 not 1998 as catalogued.

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