Lot 227: 1934 Lancia Augusta Lusso

Yet another hugely commercially successful car was launched by Lancia at the Paris Salon in 1932 with the unveiling of the all-new, compact Augusta, a car of unitary construction with pillarless four-door coachwork and powered by a highly efficient overhead camshaft, four-cylinder, vee formation engine, displacing 1,196cc. In true Lancia tradition suspension was by fully independent coil front springs with semi-elliptic rears. Remarkably nimble with a top speed of 112km/h, the Augusta found a ready market and favour with such notable motor racing heroes as Nuvolari, Fagioli and Varzi. Perhaps the pinnacle of fame for the Augusta was the sensational 1-2-3-4 formation finish in the gruelling Targa Florio endurance race of 1936. Top specification was the Berlina Lusso with its wire wheels, more lavish upholstery, wind deflectors for the side windows, distinctive two-tone paintwork, V-shaped radiator grille and pressed waistline – a handsome car indeed.

This exceptional example has had just two owners from new and was previously owned by Count Fanti di Castenedolo of Brescia. It has been the outright winner of many concours d’élégance events, judges particularly highlighting its originality. Mechanical condition is reflected in its equally impressive awards list in regularity events and the car, sympathetically restored by Lancia specialists, KCA, is well-known and respected in Lancia circles. Italian registered, it is ASI homologated (no.2230) and recorded in the Lancia Register, no.423.



Cette automobile exceptionnelle n’a eu que deux propriétaires depuis sa sortie d’usine, le premier ayant été le Comte Fanti di Castenedolo de Brescia. Cette Augusta a gagné un grand nombre de Concours d’Elégance, tous les juges récompensant son excellent état d’origine. Le bon état mécanique se reflète dans les nombreux trophées remportés en épreuve de régularité. La voiture, restaurée par le spécialiste Lancia KCA, est bien connue et enviée par les amateurs de la marque. Elle est immatriculée en Italie, possède son homologation A.S.I. (no.2230) et figure dans les archives du Registre Lancia sous le no. 423.