LANCIA APPIA 3rd SERIES (1962)
CHASSIS N. 808* 0799924
ENGINE: NARROW ANGLE V4
DISPLACEMENT: 1089 CM3
POWER: 48 HP
BODY: SALOON
THE SMALL LUXURY SALOON
Vincenzo Lancia was a pioneer racing driver first, then a constructor. He was not an engineer, but introduced many innovations in the automotive industry, such as the 1923 Lambda, first car with monocoque structure, hydraulic brakes and indipendent front suspension.
For many years, the Lancia range had a full size saloon and a small one: the Astura and the Augusta, the Aprilia and the Ardea, the Aurelia and the Appia – later, the Flavia and the Fulvia.
The Aurelia was a very successful and innovative two litre saloon, with the world’s first production V6, indipendent suspension, inboard brakes, rear gearbox, and so on. Its smaller sibling, the Appia, was simpler, with a tiny 1100 cm3 V4 and solid axle rear suspension, but still it was very well built, and very spacious.
Entry was very easy due to the lack of ‘B’ pillar, and the car could seat six.
Its style was inspired by the Aurelia, and was produced in three series from 1953. The Third series was launched in 1959 and had a modern rectangular grille instead of the traditional Lancia ‘shield’ one: the design came from the Flaminia launched in 1957.
The Appia we are offering today comes from this stock: it has driven 85,000 km (53,000 miles) and is mostly preserved in great condition. Mechanically it has been overhauled and the paintwork has been refreshed, while the upholstery is very good and completely original.
The vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition but for safety reasons, we advise the purchaser to have it checked over and to replace the fluids, filters and perishable elements.