Lancia Flaminia Coupe, 1965
Lancia Flaminia
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Chassis No.: 826030001693
Auction: Monterey 2019
Auction date: August 17, 2019
Lot No.: S39
$40,700 | Sold
- Exterior: Silver
- Interior: Red
- Body: Coupe
- 1 of 1,085 Flaminia 2.8L coupes produced
- Lancia’s flagship luxury model
- Coachbuilt by Pininfarina
- 2.8L V-6 engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Silver metallic exterior
- Red leather interior
- 220 KPH speedometer
- Nardi Torino steering wheel
The Flaminia was Lancia’s flagship luxury model produced from 1957-1970, the replacement for the outgoing Aurelia. Offered in three basic presentations—sedan, coupe and cabriolet—the Flaminia was designed and coachbuilt by the most prestigious Carrozzeria in Italy, including Zagato and Touring, with the coupe specifically coming out of the famed Pininfarina firm. The Lancia Flaminia was strikingly similar to the Lancia Florida II prototype, not much of a surprise as it was a personal favorite of Pininfarina founder Battista Farina, who regularly used the prototype until his death in April 1966.
Shorter than the Florida II and featuring a B-pillar, the two-door Flaminia adopted numerous other elements over its inspiration, such as framed door glass, door vent windows, a steeper windshield rake and a bigger air scoop, at the request of Lancia. Although it was produced for 13 continuous years, there were only 5,236 Flaminia coupes ever made, with only 1,085 of those examples equipped with the more desirable 2.8L engine fitted in this car. Mounted longitudinally and powering the rear wheels through a 4-speed rear-mounted transaxle, the Flaminia’s engine was an evolution of the world’s first production V-6, introduced in the Lancia Aurelia produced from 1950-58.
The 2.8L V-6 introduced in 1962 with a triple-barrel carburetor was an improvement over the prior 2.5L single-carburetor engine of 1957-62, offering 136 HP when paired with the coupe body form. This particular 1965 Lancia Flaminia Coupe was designed and coachbuilt by the world-renowned Pininfarina, and it’s instantly recognizable by its iconic C-pillar that seamlessly flows into and forms the upper fender fins of the rear quarter panels. Its drivetrain consists of a front-mounted longitudinally positioned 2.8L V-6 engine, a 4-speed manual gearbox and a rear-wheel drive differential.
Finished in silver metallic with a contrasting red leather interior featuring a 220 KPH speedometer and Nardi Torino steering wheel, this is a true Italian classic.
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