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The year 1960
saw the introduction of a new leaf in the Lancia tree; the Lancia
Flavia. For the Flavia Lancia saw a position between the smaller Lancia
Appia series and the larger Lancia Flaminia series. The birth of the
Lancia Flavia introduced front wheel driven cars to the Lancia stable.
By choosing the front wheel drive concept Lancia was able to build the
Flavia less complex than the other model series like the Flaminia.
Innovative,
complex, state-of-the-art constructions used by Lancia since 1922 made
the cars very expensive. Now was the time to make an excellent car but
also to get a grip on the costs to introduce the Flavia for a
competitive price.
The Lancia Flavia was fitted with a beam rear axle and independent front
suspension. The the car has disc brakes all round and a two circuit
hydraulic brake system.
The following Lancia Flavia models were introduced between 1960 and
1963:
Lancia Flavia Berlina (1960-1966), the Lancia Flavia Coupe (1962-1968),
the Lancia Flavia Convertible (1962-1969) and the Lancia Flavia Sport
Zagato (1963-1967).
Technical data
4 cylinder
boxer engine
1 Solex carburettor
cylinder capacity: 1800 cc.
Capacity: 105 bhp. at 5200 rpm.
torque: 149 Nm. at 3000 rpm.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
brake system: disc brakes all round,
dual circuit (front/ rear) system
top-speed: 187 km/h.
weight: 1160 kg.
Information
Lancia
Flavia Sport Zagato, year 1963. Body colour Grigio Inglewood with a red
leather interior and grey carpet. This fantastic Lancia Flavia Sport
Zagato is in excellent condition. This is a very special and rare
automobile. Only 625 Sport Zagato cars have been built. The body is hand
built from aluminium by Zagato and mated with the advanced Lancia flavia
'platform' featuring independent suspension, disc brakes all round and a
delightful four cylinder boxer engine.
What makes this Lancia Zagato special is the magnificent history and the
accompanying documentation. From new the car has been owned for 48 years
(!) by a female opera singer who lived in Italy and later in France. In
2011 the car was purchased by a Dutch collector who retained the old
French registration. The car comes beautifully documented with the
original purchase invoice, factory correspondence, old service invoices,
hand books and invoices concerning the recent restoration. The original
bumpers and hub caps where not fitted for the owner likes the current
sporty looks (these items are present).
A very special and remarkable Zagato creation!
This
classic car was sold to the Netherlands
by Lex Classics.
E-mail: info@lexclassics.nl
Lex Classics
Telephone international: +31 416 342 474
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