- Full restoration at Touring

- From a major Belgian collection

- The top-of-the-range Lancia of that era

-  No central pillar

- No reserve

 Here is a true icon of post-war Italian motoring: the Lancia Aprilia, built between 1937 and 1949, a model designed by the famous engineer Vittorio Jano and renowned for its exceptional advanced technology at that time.

Under the bonnet, this Aprilia is fitted with a 4-cylinder in-line engine with double overhead camshafts, producing around 48 horsepower in its standard version and offering remarkable smoothness and reliability for a car of this period. Combined with an independent front suspension and an innovative monocoque chassis, this engine gave the Aprilia exceptional road handling, with remarkable stability and agility that far exceeded the standards of the 1940s. This particular car left the factory on the 26th September 1947. Not much is known about its history. However, the car was acquired by a prominent Belgian industrial family with a passion for cars, history and design. With its iconic and original design, this car could not escape the curiosity of this collector. It was sent to Carrosserie Touring (which they owned) for a full restoration, down to the smallest bolt. Everything was completely redone by the Italian workshop regardless of cost. Its most pleasing colour combination is the original one, as it left the factory, with light grey bodywork and grey fabric interior. Since its restoration, the car has become part of the collection in Belgium and recently had a service carried out. It is a rare opportunity to acquire this type of model in such good condition.

Photos © Xavier de Nombel