Lancias are not well known in the US but they are very formidable sports cars and well respected by the people who know them. A Lancia is to Italy what a Jaguar in the UK. Both are premium brands that mix sporty performance with luxurious appointments. Both brands have a racing heritage and both are quite collectable. If you've never considered a Lancia, ou need to expand your horizon.
The Via Flaminiais a historic highwaythat runs from Rome through the Apennine Mountains to Rimini. It was built in 220 BC, ell before Julius Caesar’s reign and it is still used today. Itis achallengingdrive withrugged mountain passes and incredible scenery. Flaminia is afitting name for this exciting Lancia.
The Flaminia was positioned at the highest end of Lancia’s offerings. Following the tradition of Italy'smost legendary sports car manufactures,most Flaminia'swore bodiesdesigned and coachbuilt by the best Italian Carrozerias. Flaminias featured bodies by the best of the best, agato, ouring Superleggera, nd Pininfarina.
Our Flaminia is a sporty convertible that was built by Touring Superleggera right alongside Maserati’s Vignale 3500s. The Lancia was built in alloyusing Touring’s premium Superleggera construction where light weight body panels are wrapped around a wire substructure rather than heavier sheet metal panels. Underlining the Lancia’s premium status, he 3500 Maserati was built using less expensive conventional construction with a blend of steel and alloy panels.
Our car is one of only 847 built. It features a 2.5 liter V6 engine. It is a highly desirable 3C model meaning it has triple weber downdraft carburetors. It also has the advanced Lancia features of a rear transaxle and inboard rear disc brakes.
Lancias aren't Fiatbased toys,they are adultsize automobiles with dimensionssimilar toa Maserati 3500 GT or a Mercedes SL. Our car is trimmed in premium leather and wool carpeting. Open the door and you'll be wowed by polished stainless steel door jamb linings and three rather than the standard two door shut guides. The engine has recently been rebuilt by a top rebuilder and runs like a watch. The cosmetics were done in Italy by a Lancia specialist not long agoand thecar looks quite impressive.
This is the perfect car for vintage rallies like the Colorado Grand, orking the concours circuit, r both. You’ll be welcome at most events and attract more attention than many of the much more expensive entrants. Everybody’s seen fancy Ferraris but few people have seen a Flaminia up close. Everyone will want to meet you and ask about your car.
The car has lots of room and is quite comfortable on the road. It affords wonderful open top cruising and the ability to close tightly in inclement weather. The performance is gamy and the mechanicals are dependable.
Don’t think vintage exotics prices have passed you by. This car comes in at the low end of the exotic market with more to offer than many of the more expensive models. The closer you look. The better you’ll like this car. Call us for full details. 954 522-9900