HIGHLIGHTS

Very good general condition
Zegna fabric interior
Automatic air conditioning
ABS
LPG system
Service booklets
Original alloy wheels
New tyres
A beautiful Lancia Thema from the sought-after first series in very good condition, always scrupulously maintained and completely original

THE APPEAL

Presented at the Turin Motor Show in 1984, the Lancia Thema replaced the advanced but unlucky Lancia Gamma with a completely new model, developed on a platform common to the Fiat Croma, the Alfa Romeo 164 and the Saab 9000.

With an elegant design by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Thema was a classic sedan, both traditional and extremely modern.

The very refined cabin, upholstered with Alcantara, exquisite Zegna fabrics or Poltrona Frau leather, the spacious and comfortable passenger compartment, the large boot, the sure-footed road holding and the high performances of the most powerful engines, made it the Italian executive sedan of the eighties and nineties par excellence, adopted by the most important politicians, managers and professionals.
Ruler of the motorways, it allowed for very comfortable travels with high average speeds in maximum safety, thanks to the first ABS system offered on an Italian car, fitted on the most powerful and well-equipped versions.

The first series, built until 1988, included a two-litre petrol engine with two overhead camshafts, naturally aspirated or in a 165 horsepower turbo version, the most powerful Thema until the launch of the Ferrari engined 8.32, with a 220 km /h top speed and able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just over seven seconds.

This eight-valve Lancia Thema Turbo was the most powerful, fastest and well equipped version of the first series.
With very low mileage in relation to its age and always maintained with great care by its two previous owners, it shows a bodywork with no visible defects, with bright, shiny paint and original alloy wheels, headlights and brightwork in very good condition.

The interior is very well presented, with seats and door cards upholstered in pleasant Ermenegildo Zegna fabric in very good condition and an intact and efficient dashboard, with unfaded and unscratched plastics.

With scrupulously maintained mechanics, as demonstrated by the supplied original service book and a clean and tidy engine compartment, this Thema is ready to drive and let its next owner relive the unforgettable charm of one of the most famous and beloved Italian executive sedans.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

Sold in Italy in 1987
Just two owners from new
Valid MOT
Service booklet and factory manuals

Sold new in Italy, this Thema has only had two owners from new, the second of whom kept it for thirty years and comes with Italian registration documents.

Always maintained with the utmost care and duly serviced, it is accompanied by its original service booklet and use and maintenance manuals.

THE INTERIOR

Passenger compartment in very good condition
Spotless Zegna fabric on seats and door panels
Efficient dashboard in very good condition
Automatic climate system
Flawless plastics

THE EXTERIOR

Bodywork in good original condition
Clean and transparent headlights
Flawless bumpers
Fog lights
Badges and lettering in good condition
Original alloy wheels

THE MECHANICS

Turbocharged twin-cam in-line four-cylinder 1995 cc engine with 165 hp
Garrett T3 turbocharger
Five-speed gearbox
Four disc brakes
ABS
Independent suspension
LPG system
New tyres
Efficient mechanics
Always carefully maintained

SUMMARY

The Lancia Thema was one of the most respected status symbols in the flourishing and prosperous Italy between the eighties and nineties, an embodiment of success, refinement, sobriety and love for Made in Italy products and represented a valid alternative to the German flagships.

Today it is admired and much desired by enthusiasts, celebrated by very active clubs and its prices are rising.

With comfortable, well-finished and well-equipped interiors, powerful and lively engines and excellent roadholding thanks to the fully independent suspension, the Thema, capable of average speeds that are still very respectable today, has long been the queen of Italian motorways.
Having been for years the car of choice for long-distance drivers, finding low mileage examples in good condition, especially from the first series, is increasingly difficult.

This first series Thema Turbo, very well presented, with important period options such as the ABS and the legendary "Automatic Climate System", considered one of the best air conditioning systems ever, is in very good condition and has always been maintained with great care and respect.

The pure aesthetics of the first series, the powerful eight-valve turbo engine, particularly loved by enthusiasts and the excellent general condition make it an extremely rare opportunity to get behind the wheel of a truly interesting example of one of the most celebrated eighties flagships, enjoying its brilliant driving and its great charm and showing it off at gatherings and youngtimers events, where it will certainly be at the center of attention.

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