Highlights
- Popular Bordeaux Tramonto Mica paintwork
- Highly presented black leather interior
- Factory standard and very well preserved car
- Features classic Ferrari F105L 2.9L ‘Dino’ V8
The Appeal
Any car that’s good enough for Il Commendatore is good enough for us. In his dotage, Enzo Ferrari chose the Dino-engined Thema 8.32 as his personal transport. We can only admire his choice, because the 8.32 is surely one of the greatest saloon cars of the last 40 years.
Dropping the 2.9L F105L V8 under the Thema’s crisp Giugiaro lines created a sonorous, fire-breathing BMW M5 rival with proper provenance. Lancia could have chosen to dial up the visual drama, but wisely chose not to - only discreet badges, that electronic rear spoiler and five spoke alloys provide clues to these cars.
This 1991 example is finished in one of the 8.32’s best colours,Bordeaux Tramonto Mica, matched with a luxury black leather and walnut cabin. Inside and out the car is in very good condition, which supports the low displayed mileage of 126,808 kms. The history file shows a service and other work in 2021, with few miles since.
Rare and hugely entertaining, this is a great example of an increasingly lauded executive express.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1991
- Invoices as shown
- Servicing and other work in 2021
- 1 set of keys
- Marketing brochure
- Showing 126,808 kms which is not verified
The Condition
- Attractive Bordeaux Tramonto Mica paintwork in very good condition for age
- Some light marks to note to paintwork such as to roof as shown
- Bodywork presents well with good panel fit and well kept arches
- Rear spoiler which would have been retractable when new but is untested now
- Light scuffs to note to rear bumper plastic trim as shown
- Factory standard car with five spoke alloys in good order with matching spare
- Goodyear tyres fitted to road wheels and Toyo Proxes on spare wheel
- Black leather interior is really well preserved with only light wear to note
- This includes slight age to driver’s bolster as shown
- Factory standard interior with extensive wood veneers to dashboard and doors
- Veneers present well with no obvious deterioration to note
- Retains its factory Lancia stereo and trip computer systems
- Black cabin carpets appear clean and are fitted with Thema-branded over matsa
- Grey carpets in boot with clean finish as shown
- Specification includes electric driver’s seat with memory
- Grey suede headlining in good condition
The Mechanics
- F105L 2,927cc ‘Dino’ Ferrari V8 engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Very tidy engine bay as shown
- Some service history including from 2021 as shown
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