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Highlights
- Rare 8.32 in classic Bordeaux Tramonto Mica metallic
- Registered with Automotoclub Storico Italiano
- Only two former registered keepers
- Comprehensive recent mechanical overhaul costing €7,550
- Almost entirely original paintwork
- Sold with a new Revisione
The Appeal
The Thema was Lancia’s BMW competitor, and to take on the M5, the firm brought out the big guns. Dropping Ferrari’s classic ‘Dino’ V8 beneath the bonnet delivered a 215bhp, fire-breathing four-door race car.
Close to 4,000 of these thoroughbred executive saloons left the works. The key to the 8.32’s character was the cleverly understated exterior - aside from some small badges, it looked like a Thema LX. Inside, however, was a different story. The interior was hand-trimmed in Alcantara and burr walnut veneer and is surely one of the greatest cabins of any executive car.
This 1987 8.32 is finished in popular burgundy Bordeaux Tramonto Mica metallic with the light brown factory Alcantara interior. It is pleasingly factory standard and in really good condition.
Before arriving for sale, the vendor spent €7,550 on mechanical fettling. The work included timing belts, full service, new clutch, brake pads front and rear and new shock absorbers. He has also renewed the Revisione for the buyer.
The 8.32 is one of the most interesting executive express saloons of the last 40 years. That it is also one of Lancia’s best cars makes it doubly compelling. This example has the condition and recent history to stand out.
The vendor says:
“Perfect driving machine with only two owners since new.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 16th June 1987
- Two registered keepers from new
- Vehicle sold with new Revisione
- Registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano
- Recent work totalling €7,550
- Registration document
- 1 set of keys
- Factory handbooks, wallet and service book
- Vendor states that has never been involved in an accident
The Condition
- Well kept and unmodified car with vendor stating paintwork is almost entirely original
- Popular burgundy Bordeaux Tramonto Mica metallic paintwork in very good order
- Paintwork shows a few minor scratches and marks as can be checked in photos
- Bodywork in very good order with straight panels and well kept arches and sills
- Underside can be checked in photos
- Factory standard car including badging, grilles and other exterior fittings
- Retains its five spoke alloy wheels with matching spare wheel
- Luxury hand-crafted Alcantara light beige interior in very good order
- Interior shows few indications of wear such as slight bolster age to note
- Veneers, leathers, dashboard, door cards and dials in very good order
The Mechanics
- 2,927cc F105L Ferrari Dino V8 engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Over 200bhp and 0-60 mph in 6.8 secs
- Maintained and serviced in line with factory requirements we are told
- €7,550 of recent work detailed below
- Revisione renewed prior to sale
- Vendor says there are no faults and car drives very well
- Factory tool roll as shown
Recent work:
- Timing belts replaced
- Belt tensioner bearings replaced
- Valve cover gaskets replaced
- Clutch assembly and disc replaced
- Clutch thrust bearing replaced
- Engine spark plugs replaced
- 15/50 engine oil used
- Oil filter cartridge replaced
- Air filter cartridge replaced
- New coolant/antifreeze (Parflu)
- New front and rear brake pads
- Shock absorbers overhauled and calibrated
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