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• Auction House:
  Donington Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Classic & Vintage Automobiles - Featuring the vast Brownbill collection of Lancia cars & parts
• Sale Date:
  06 Aug 2023 ~ 12.30pm (AEST)
• Lot #:
  1
• Lot Description:
  1927 Lancia Lambda 7th Series Tourer - One of automotive's most significant models
  Vincenzo Lancia's new Lambda single-handedly advanced automotive design and technology in several key areas when the innovative Italian model was unveiled to the public in 1922. The Lambda was a landmark car in many ways, not just in the history of Lancia. It combined new technologies like monocoque construction with sliding pillar independent front suspension, both of which endowed the Lancia with superb handling, plus an advanced overhead camshaft V4 engine, which all together proved that a light, relatively small capacity car could out-perform the traditional much bigger, heavier machines. Both Torpedo (open tourer) and Berlina (sedan) bodies were offered by Lancia, and in all nine Series of this ground-breaking design were manufactured. Early Lambdas were powered by a 2121cc version of the V4, developing 49 horsepower at 3250 rpm but from the Seventh Series onwards capacity was increased to 2370cc by raising the cylinder bore from 75mm to 79.3mm (the stroke remained 120mm), gaining 10 horsepower. A similar boost to the output followed with the Eighth Series, as the engine was enlarged once more to 2570cc, while by then the original three-speed gearbox had given way to a four-speed unit on Fifth Series cars. The Lambda's high ground clearance made it popular in countries like Australia, where the survival rate has been among the highest in the world. Around 11,000 were made in total by the time production ended in 1931. Something of a Lancia Lambda expert, our elderly vendor cherished this good, very original usable example of a Torpedo tourer. Finished in dark navy blue with black wire-spoked wheels, this Lambda certainly reflects the owner’s passion for keeping these Italian cars on the road. Thus, it’s a bit of a mix of original parts and its condition reflects a focus on that, rather than cosmetics. The paintwork displays plenty of patina, including some large scratches to the left rear door, while inside the brown leather-trimmed cabin is well used too. There’s a tear to the rear bench seat, the burgundy carpets are well worn, and the door storage pockets are in various states of disrepair. But everything important is there, and that’s the potential of this car. It could be used as is or fully restored, either way this Lambda would make a lovely club car. And even though the Lancia remains one of the most desirable and sought after vintage cars, with excellent handling characteristics and decent brakes making it perfect for rallies, the Lambda remains undervalued compared to its contemporary rivals. Sold with wet weather side curtains.
• Notes:
  The 1927 Lancia Lambda is being sold here unregistered.
• Estimate:
  A$0 - 0
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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