Lancia Augusta Pinin Farina cabriolet, 1936 information

Technical data

Four cylinder engine
cylinder capacity: 1196 cc.
capacity: 35 bhp. at 4000 rpm.
top-speed: 110 km/h.
gearbox: 4-speed manual with free wheel.
brakes: hydraulic operated drums all round
weight: 830 kg.

Sales information

Lancia Augusta cabriolet by Pinin Farina, year 1936. Chassis number 34.3662, engine number 88.153323. Colour dark blue with a dark red leather interior, black rubber carpets and a black hood. 3109 Lancia Augusta 234 'rolling platforms' of unitary structure were built and delivered to coach builders between 1934 and 1936. This Lancia Augusta was sold new in Switzerland. The automobile started life as a steel bodied Pinin Farina cabriolet in 1936. During world War 2 the car was partly re-bodied by most probably the Swiss firm of Langenthal. The whole interior, the dash and front screen, the hood and the complete rear part of the car are still typical Pininfarina. The front section and the doors were beautifully re-styled. Where other Augusta saloons and cabriolets show off a 'boxy' styling with separate head lamps, separate mud guards and a square grille this Lancia Augusta shows beautifully flowing and sloping lines, fully enveloped wings, integrated head lamps and a very elegant grille.
The car re-appeared between 1958 and 1962 in the area of Bern (it was then light blue of which two pictures are available). The last Swiss owner purchased the Lancia in the year 1979. He drove the car to the opening of the St. Gotthard tunnel before storing it in the eventuality of a restoration.
The current owner bought the car from a classic car dealer in Switzerland. He had the car restored by a well known Lancia specialist in Switzerland from the year 2008 until 2010. The engine was completely rebuilt by Götti Motoren in Sankt Gallen; detailed pictures are available. The car was given new paint, a new petrol tank, new electrics, new hood and new wire wheels.
The automobile is in very good to excellent condition. A rare find and a special 'one off'!

Price: on request, please call.

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