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Lancia Appia Berlina Série III – 1963

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Lancia Appia Berlina Series III - 1963

Chassis no. 102319
French registration
Vehicle sold without technical inspection

French registration title
Sold without contrôle technique

"All the quintessence of the Italian firm in a sedan that will make history".

"All the finest Italian craftsmanship in an iconic saloon".

Innovative and elegant, the Lancia Appia had three different body styles
from 1953 to 1963. At the 1959 Geneva Show, the third
third series was identified by its original rectangular grille,
the hallmark of Lancia models built under the reign
under the firm's new owner, Carlo Pesanti.
The 3 Series offered a remarkable compromise between comfort and
performance thanks to a more powerful engine (48 hp) with new
new cylinder head, electric starter control, reinforced clutch
clutch, 14-inch wheels instead of 15, etc., making it the fastest
the fastest in its class at 135 km/h. It innovates with
double braking system.
A great commercial success, our model was sold new in
Milan. It was in the Lot-et-Garonne region that our collector
in the late 1990s. In beautiful original
condition, it was entirely restored, taking care to preserve all
care was taken to preserve everything that could be preserved.
The body, suspension and mechanics were overhauled
with a few minor modifications to ensure perfect long-distance
long-distance operation, such as the installation of an additional
electric fan.
Accompanied by an extensive file of restoration and maintenance invoices
and maintenance invoices, and its original owner's manual, the
overhaul (carburetor and braking system) to ensure its future
to ensure optimum performance for its future owner.

Innovative and elegant, the Lancia Appia had three different body
styles from 1953 to 1963. At the 1959 Geneva Motor Show, the
third series could be recognised by its new rectangular grille,
the hallmark of Lancia cars built under the reign of the firm's new
owner, Carlo Pesanti.
The 3 Series offered a remarkable compromise between comfort
and performance thanks to a more powerful 48 hp engine with a
new cylinder head, electric starter control, reinforced clutch, 14
instead of 15 wheels, etc., making it the fastest car in its category
at 135 km/h. It also broke new ground with its dual braking system.
A great commercial success, our example was sold new in
Milan. It was in the Lot et Garonne when our collector acquired
it at the end of the 1990s. In beautiful original condition, it was
completely restored, taking care to preserve everything that
could be preserved.
The bodywork, suspension and powertrain were overhauled,
with a few minor modifications to ensure perfect long-distance
operation, such as the installation of an additional electric fan.
Accompanied by an extensive file of restoration and maintenance
invoices and its original owner's manual, it will require an overhaul
(carburettor and braking system) to ensure optimum performance
for its future owner.