Highlights

Excellent body panels and paint
Superb original interior
Mechanically overhauled

The Appeal

This Flavia is a great example of a timelessly appealing Italian coupé. It’s effortlessly stylish and looks both smart and suave. A great contender for an all-round useable classic.

The car offered for sale here is in great condition throughout, with lovely lines, very nice paintwork and a beautifully preserved leather interior. The red hide upholstery exhibits just the right amount of use. It now has that warm glow of gently acquired patina.

We understand that the car has also been the subject of considerable restoration work, including to the body and paint, as well as a rebuilt engine, gearbox and braking system.

This all leads us to wonder whether there’s any reason not to want this Lancia Flavia in your garage.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1963
Purchased by the current owner in 2019
Restoration carried out, including bodywork and mechanics
Original interior, chrome and lights

The Interior

Excellent original interior
In very good condition after 60 years
Beautiful red leather upholstery

Opening the door of this Lancia reveals a beautifully preserved example of a stylish 1960s interior. The red leather upholstery is immediately obvious and has gained a superb patina over the past six decades. It looks like it may well be original and has evidently been well cared for by previous owners. There are a few sighs of use, but no obvious damage, rips or scuffs.

Red leather on the door cards matches the seats and remains in similarly excellent condition, with bright colouring and no significant defects. The floors are covered with sturdy rubber matting, in a light colour which really enhances the car’s interior. It looks clean and tidy throughout and remains well fitted.

Similarly, the headlining is secure throughout and appears to be tightly stretched. There is a little staining apparent but its apparent originality more than makes up for this. The matching sun visors are similarly well preserved.

The driver is presented with a distinctive wooden-rimmed steering wheel which sits in front of a beautifully stylish dashboard. The linear speedometer is a fantastic feature and the switches are reassuringly tactile. A period radio is still present on the veneered dashboard, and the top of the dashboard appears to be free from UV damage or cracks.

To the rear, the spacious boot is carpeted and features a robber floor mat for extra protection.

The Exterior

Beautiful 1960s Italian styling
Body panels in excellent condition
Very clean and tidy underneath

The Flavia is one of those cars which looks fantastic from any angle, it looks stylish and will provide just the right amount of flair for any situation.

The vendor informs us that during the car’s restoration it received attention to its bodywork, which is now presented in very good order. The panel gaps and shut lines look neat and the paintwork retains a deep lustre. There are no obvious signs of corrosion or damage from what we can see.

Underneath, car looks similarly clean and tidy. There is some surface corrosion present, as you would expect to see, but there are no signs of significant damage. The car runs on smart cheap painted steel wheels, which retain their chrome hubcaps and trim pieces.

The chrome trim and lights are said to be original, and appear to be very well preserved. They show very little sign of pitting and retain a good shine throughout.

The Mechanics

1,498cc flat-four engine
Manual transmission
Mechanically overhauled

This model continued Lancia’s long tradition of employing V4 engines wherever possible. The 1500 unit fitted to this Flavia is fed by a single carburettor and powers the front wheels via a manual transmission.

The vendor tells us that the car has received extensive mechanical restoration, including a rebuilt engine and gearbox, refurbished braking system with new master cylinder, overhauled radiator, new fuel pump and refurbished shock absorbers.

The engine bay certainly looks clean and tidy, and we’re told that the car starts easily and runs without fault.

Summary

In all, this Lancia Flavia is presented in wonderful condition throughout. It has the benefit of mechanical refurbishment, excellent body work and a beautifully original interior.

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