1963 | Lancia Flaminia Cabriolet 3c Touring

• Rare 2.5 3C Touring Convertible

• 1 of only 246 cars produced

• 1 of only 3 cars with factory hardtop!

• Triple carburators

• ASI Certificate

THE LANCIA FLAMINIA

The Lancia Flaminia, named after the via Flaminia, the road leading from Rome to Rimini, was produced from 1957 to 1960. It was Lancia’s flagship at the time, replacing the Aurelia. Throughout its lifetime, it saw various version as sedans, coupés. The Flaminia coupé and convertible were coach-built cars with bodies from several prestigious Italian coachbuilders such as Pininfarina, Touring and Zagato.

Initially, the Touring Convertible was intended for Maserati, rather than Lancia. Maserati had the intention to market these Touring-bodied convertibles, but unfortunately the plan failed. Lancia purchased the bodywork from Touring and fitted them with their own lightweight V-6 engine.

Lancia’s Flaminia line was called ‘the Italian Mercedes’ for its superior build quality, refinement, and handling when compared to Ferrari and Maserati. As was their practice, Lancia supplied coachbuilder’s platforms to Pinin Farina, Zagato, and Carrozzeria Touring, who built the rakish two-seater GT and GT Convertible with their patented Superleggera aluminium body construction.

THIS LANCIA FLAMINIA

The Coupe and Cabriolet versions of the Flaminia was made in relatively small numbers and surviving examples in good condition are, therefore, quite rare. This is fine example is one of the 246 Lancia Flaminia convertibles with the 2.5 litre engine; so any surviving examples are rare and sought after. The Lancia offered here is equipped with the desirable 3C carburetor set-up, consisting of a trio of dual-throat Weber carburetors but on top of that it was ordered from the factory with a hardtop! Said to be one of only 3 example delivered with hardtop!

Chassis number 2144 is a 1963 production number according to its paperwork. Although this Lancia Flaminia 2.5 3C Cabriolet's early history remains unknown, the car is believed to have been delivered new to Italy and comes with the famous ASI certificate. This fine Touring-designed and built Cabriolet has received much work over the years and still presents superb today.

After a long stay in Italy the car arrived in Belgium around 2012 with 19.811km's indicated on the odo. Since then the car was used as intended; for beautiful summer evenings and high quality classic events and trips.

The car presented here is finished in Argento Auteuil Metallic over black leather and is equipped with a period Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo. The classic silver-painted dashboard is adorned by jewel-like Jaeger instruments and a lovely wood-rimmed steering wheel. The interior leather is still original, and still appears to be fresh.

The exterior paint is nice and evenly applied, and the light silver metallic suits the elegant Cabriolet body very well. This lovely example is appearing to be a very straight and honest example in a good state of finish. Engine compression is very good with around 8 bar on all cylinders; it also drives extremely well.

The car comes with recent technical inspection, major service, ASI certificate and plate, Belmog Regularity Rally Tripmeter, factory spare wheel and a beautiful dark blue car cover with Lancia logo and of course the rare hardtop.

These cars are well known by avid collectors as being great drivers. Handling well around the bends and maintaining a firm, yet comfortable ride. This would be an excellent choice for someone looking to enjoy the thrills of open-top motoring in quintessential Italian style. An unmolested example with the most desirable engine specification and rare factory hardtop.

The car currently has Belgian registration.