Lot 203: 1963 Lancia Flaminia 2.8-Litre 3C Superloggera coupé
Coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring

The coupé and convertible versions of the Lancia Flaminia was made in relatively small numbers and surviving examples in good condition are, therefore, quite rare. Lancia’s Pininfarina-styled Flaminia saloon had debuted at the 1956 Turin Motor Show. Designed by newly recruited Antonio Fessia and intended as a replacement for the Aurelia, the Flaminia retained its predecessor’s mechanical layout, though the form of unitary construction was changed and Lancia’s traditional ‘sliding pillar’ independent front suspension, which had been used on every model since 1922, gave way to a more-modern double wishbone and coil-spring arrangement. Aurelia carry-overs were the overhead-valve, 60-degree V6 engine and De Dion rear transaxle (with inboard brakes), although the former had been extensively reworked by Fessia, resulting in a much stronger power unit than that designed by his predecessor, Vittorio Jano. The short-wheelbase Flaminia Coupé appeared in 1958, followed by the Touring-styled GT and GTL (2+2) coupés and the Convertible. The latter trio shared a further-shortened (to 99”) wheelbase with the Sport and Super Sport models, and all featured disc brakes and increased power. The 2,458cc V6 produced 119bhp when installed in the more sporting Flaminias, with 140bhp available in the ‘3C’ models from 1961, which was further increased when the 2,775cc version arrived in 1963.
The car offered here is an example of the 2.8-litre, 120mph 3C GTL, a mere 300 of which were made between 1963 and 1967. Bought by the current owner in 1990 from a museum in the Jura region of Switzerland, it underwent significant refurbishment circa 1991 and is presented in excellent, rust-free condition, retaining its aromatic original red leather interior. Light and "veloce" in the best traditions of the marque, this fine looking Italian classic is offered with Swiss Permis de Circulation.