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LOT 628

1963 Lancia Flaminia Coupé Coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring Chassis no. 8261401017

Sold for €49,166.67 inc. premium
Lot 628

1963 Lancia Flaminia Coupé

1963 Lancia Flaminia Coupé
Coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring

Chassis no. 8261401017

• Classic 'old school' Lancia design
• Desirable 2.8-litre version
• Requires re-commissioning

Footnotes

"Over many decades one has come to expect so much of a Lancia that one judges it inevitably by very high standards.
"Representing the highest level in current Italian concept and workmanship, the Flaminia coup has a strong and attractive character, underlined by impeccable road manners, which make it as rewarding to drive in this country (the UK) as in its native land."
- Autocar, 1960.

The coupé and convertible versions of the Lancia Flaminia were made in relatively small numbers and surviving examples in good condition are, therefore, quite rare. Lancia's Pinin Farina-styled Flaminia saloon had debuted at the 1956 Turin Motor Show. Designed by newly recruited Antonio Fessia and intended as a replacement for the Aurelia, the Flaminia retained its predecessor's mechanical layout, though the form of unitary construction was changed and Lancia's traditional 'sliding pillar' independent front suspension, which had been used on every model since 1922, gave way to a more modern double wishbone and coil spring arrangement. Aurelia carryovers were the overhead-valve, 60-degree V6 engine and De Dion rear transaxle (with inboard brakes), although the former had been extensively reworked by Fessia, resulting in a much stronger power unit than that designed by his legendary predecessor, Vittorio Jano.

The short-wheelbase Flaminia coupé appeared in 1958, followed by the Touring-styled GT and GTL (2+2) coupés and the convertible. The latter trio shared a further-shortened (to 99") wheelbase with the Sport and Super Sport models, and all featured disc brakes and increased power. The 2,458cc V6 produced 119bhp when installed in the more sporting Flaminias, with 140bhp available in the triple-carburettor '3C' models from 1961, which was further increased when the 2,775cc version arrived in 1963. Parts availability for these classic Lancias is excellent, with the UK's Omicron Engineering holding plentiful stocks. There are also marque specialists in Italy, Holland, and the USA, as well as an enthusiastic owners' club. These cars cost as much as an Aston Martin DB4 when new and arguably were much better engineered; all the more amazing that they are so undervalued today.

Offered with its Italian Estratto, this 2.8-litre Flaminia Coupé has been in storage and will require re-commissioning before returning to the road.



1963 Lancia Flaminia coupé
Carrosserie Touring
Châssis n° 8261401017


• Design Lancia classique « vieille école »
• Désirable version 2,8 litres
• Requiers une remise en route

« Depuis des décennies, on en est arrivé à tant attendre d'une Lancia qu'on les juge forcément selon des critères très élevés.
« Représentant le plus haut niveau en matière de conception et de finition italiennes, la Flaminia coupé a un caractère fort et séduisant, souligné par un comportement routier irréprochable qui la rend gratifiante à conduire dans ce pays (le Royaume-Uni) autant que dans son pays natal. »
- Autocar, 1960.

Les versions coupé et cabriolet de la Lancia Flaminia furent construites en relativement petit nombre et les exemplaires survivants en bon état sont, en conséquence, très rares. La berline Flaminia de Lancia, dessinées par Pinin Farina avait débuté au Salon de Turin en 1956. Conçue par Antonio Fessia, récemment recruté, pour remplacer l'Aurelia, la Flaminia reprenait la dispoition mécanique de sa devancière, bien que la construction monocoque ait été abandonnée ainsi que la suspension avant par pilier « coulissant » utilisée sur tous les modèles depuis 1922, laissait place à un système plus moderne à double triangulation et ressorts hélicoïdaux. Les reprises de l'Aurelia étaient les soupapes en tête, le moteur V6 à 60 degrés et le pont arrière De Dion transaxle (avec freins inboard), même s'ils avaient été complètement revus par Fessia, donnant un ensemble bien plus robuste que celui imaginé par son légendaire devancier, Vittorio Jano.

Le coupé Flaminia sur châssis raccourci apparut en 1958, suivi par les coupés et cabriolets GT et GTL (2+2) dessinés par Touring. Ce trio partageait un empattement encore plus court (2,51 m) avec les modèles Sport et Super Sport, et tous recevaient des freins à disque et une puissance accrue. Le V6 de 2 458 cm3 développait 119 ch quand il était installé dans les Flaminia les plus sportives, avec 140 ch dans les modèles 3C à trois carburateurs de 1961, qui fut encore accrue sur la version 2 775 cm3 en 1963. La disponibilité des pièces pour ces Lancia classiques est excellente, la société britannique Omicron Engineering en conservant un important stock. Il y a aussi des spécialistes de la marque en Italie, en Hollande et aux États-Unis, ainsi que des clubs de passionnés. Ces voitures coûtaient aussi cher qu'une Aston Martin DB4 lorsqu'elles étaient neuves et étaient sans conteste plus raffinées mécaniquement, c'est d'autant plus surprenant qu'elles soient à ce point dépréciées aujourd'hui.

Vendue avec son Estratto italien, ce coupé Flaminia 2,8 litres a été remisé et demandera une remise en route avant d'être utilisé.

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