Description
Lancia Appia III Series 1961 – 1. 1 V4 – Italian Historic Vehicle
Lancia Appia III Series first registered in Italy on 17 January 1961, offered for sale with Italian documentation and correct identification on the registration document.
It is equipped with the characteristic Lancia V4 petrol engine of 1, 090 cc, producing approximately 48 bhp, a technical solution typical of Lancia production of the era, appreciated for its compactness and refined construction.
The car is identified with chassis type 808. 07 and number 808. 07-76210. It has been registered as a vehicle of historic interest since 2008. The indicated mileage is approximately 26, 000 km, to be considered as displayed value and not certified.
General Condition
The car presents itself in good overall aesthetic condition. The bodywork appears tidy, the interior is well preserved and the engine bay and boot are clean and well maintained. The overall impression is consistent with a well-maintained historic vehicle.
This is an elegant saloon and representative of Lancia production from the early 1960s, suitable both for use at rallies and historic events and for a collector interested in an authentic classic Italian model.
Given the age of the vehicle, a direct viewing or technical inspection by a professional is always recommended before purchase.
History and Documentation
The registration document confirms registration in 1961 and correct identification of the model as Appia III Series. The car is also registered as a vehicle of historic interest since 21 May 2008.
Additional details, photographs, videos and available documentation can be provided upon request.
Viewing and Sale
The car is available to view in Campania by appointment. It is also available to foreign buyers, with support available for export procedures and transport organisation.
Asking price: €12, 900 – reasonable offers considered after viewing.
I decided to purchase this Lancia Appia III Series because it represents one of the finest examples of Lancia production from the early 1960s: a compact, elegant and technically refined car, built at a time when the marque still pursued original and high-quality engineering solutions.
What truly sets it apart is its unique character. It is not just any saloon of the era, but a Lancia with its unmistakable narrow-angle V4 engine, a rare and fascinating technical solution that makes it different from all its competitors. It is a car that combines aesthetic restraint with sophisticated engineering, with a personality far more refined than contemporary saloons.
Another element that makes it special is its historical coherence: Italian registration from 1961, correct identification on the logbook, matching chassis and registration as a vehicle of historic interest since 2008. It is not merely a classic "nice to look at", but a car with a documented and authentic history.
What I appreciate most about this car is precisely its balance: it is elegant without being ostentatious, technical without being complicated, and above all it still retains today that distinctive feel typical of Lanchas from that era, built to last and to stand out in a discreet yet unmistakable way.
In summary, it is a car you don't buy simply to own, but for the pleasure of driving and preserving an authentic piece of Italian automotive culture.
