Lancia Flavia 1.8 Pininfarina Coupe 1969 Lancia blue with burgandy vinyl seats UK supplied RHD, supplying dealer fitted (working) Motorola radio.
Designed by Pininfarina in the early 60's it has a great resemblance to the Ferrari 250 GTE, SWB and the Fiat 1600S coupe, which were also designed around this time. It is beautiful from every angle, every line so clearly agonised over and yet so simple. It has an all alloy 'boxer' engine and essentially the same unique suspension as a Fulvia. Like all Lancias it's lovely to drive with light resposive steering and subline ride which would put many moderns to shame, very expensive new and therefore rare, was chosen by the discerning. Interior, Original in its entirety, carpets, seats, door cards, dashboard etc with an air of quality only an unrestored Lancia can possess. The windows and quarterlights open and shut perfectly and there is no discernible wind noise at speed, everything but everthing works the heater, high beam flash in the steering wheel centre, the fan, clock and the electric fan which demists the rear window. Perfect apart from some tiny marks. Engine and gearbox Starts instantly and runs evenly with excellent oil pressure feels far more powerful than it's 92 bhp would suggest. Gears change smoothly without any complaints from the gearbox. Exterior, Recent bare metal respray to the all but the roof, which retains it's factory paint. Accident free with every panel fitted at the factory. This car has never been restored and has never been rusty. What more can I say. Boot, Original rubber floor mat, wheel cover and tool kit . Spare wheel in superb condition. The brakes have been overhauled after a few years of inactivity together with a full service and fresh MOT. One owner until 2010. Bought for the first owner by her husband, the car was driven for around seven years then fell into disuse.It stayed in a heated garage for 30 years until it was recommissioned in 2010 by the second owner. Only in an unrestored state such as this, is it possible to see why Lancia earned such a reputation for for build quality that is second to none, and over engineering that would, in the very year this car was made, lead to it's demise.
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