2. 1959 Lancia Appia Berlina SIII Berlina, 48pk, PM-77-72

The Lancia Appia is a passenger car introduced in 1953 by the Italian automaker Lancia as a replacement for the Ardea, and it remained in production for ten years. The Appia was the last in a long line of Lancia production cars dating back to the Lancia Lambda (introduced in 1922), which utilized a sliding-pillar front suspension. All three series produced were equipped with a 1089cc Lancia V4 engine.

 

Third series:

In March 1959, the third-generation Appia was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show with a new front end. Lancia’s traditional shell-style radiator grille was eventually abandoned in favor of a horizontal one inspired by the flagship Lancia Flaminia. Engine power increased again to 48 pk, as did the top speed, to 132 km/h (82 mph). The braking system was improved with dual front drum brakes and a “Duplex” dual hydraulic circuit during the 1960 model year. The model designations differed from those of the previous two series: 808.807 for the LHD variant and 808.808 for the RHD variant. In its third iteration, the Appia had finally come of age, and 55,577 sedans were produced, the vast majority of which were left-hand drive.

 

The Lancia Appia we are offering here was imported from Italy several years ago and already has a Dutch license plate.
Due to its age, the Lancia no longer requires an APK inspection; after 50 years, classic cars in the Netherlands are exempt from this technical inspection.

 

Featuring a fantastic rally look, entirely in the style of days gone by. Martini, Agip, Magneti Marelli—all major sponsors in Italy’s rallying history.
This rally-style look suits this Lancia Appia beautifully—a truly Italian tailor-made suit—earning plenty of thumbs-up on the road!

 

The current owner has driven this classic Lancia in two classic car rallies: one covering over 400 kilometers with the local business association and a charity rally at the invitation of the Rotary Club.

The car has been sitting idle for a while. (A thorough maintenance service and tune-up are recommended before you take the car out on the road.)