1964 Lancia Flaminia 3B 2.8 Silver/Blue $27900
1964 Lancia Flaminia 3B 2.8 Silver/Blue miles: 83000
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Famous for their incredible craftsmanship,
brilliant engineering solutions, and complete
disregard for cost accounting with respect to
those engineering solutions, pre-Fiat Lancias are,
in many ways, in a class of their own. Few cars
are as thoughtfully engineered or built, which
helps to explain why Lancia encountered a great
deal of financial trouble. The Flaminia was the
flagship during these years, with elegant styling
and sophisticated engineering features. Disc
brakes, inboard at the rear, were standard, as
was an all aluminum V6, descendant of one of the
first V6 engines built, Lancia’s Aurelia engine.
Rear suspension was of the de Dion type and a
fully synchronized rear-mounted transaxle was
also part of the specification. The car is full
of fascinating engineering details showing that
at Lancia during this period, it was engineers,
not accountants who made decisions. A quick look
in the engine compartment reveals an external oil
cooler, as well as a neat set of thermostatically
actuated mechanical blinds over the radiator.
This car is very well preserved and in excellent
substantially original condition. The body is
extremely solid and displays good panel fit. The
paint is very good overall. The chrome is very
nice considering most of it is nearly 50 years
old. The lights and glass are very nice as well.
All lighting are in excellent shape and do not
need replacement. They are all of the original
and type, including the Carello headlamps. The
car has lovely details, such as the subtle
character lines on the roof (which are echoed on
the trunk lid and on the front fenders), brushed
rocker panels, and pillarless construction. The
interior also has a number of interesting touches.
The interior is in excellent original condition.
The upholstery is excellent throughout, including
on top of the dash, seats, and door panels. The
gauges are wonderfully detailed items common to
all Flaminias and are in excellent condition, as
are the various switches and controls. The
carpets are black, as are the headliner and
visors, and are also in excellent condition. The
engine is quite original and is extremely clean
and correct. The components, fittings, and
markings are all correct and unmolested, and the
engine bay is extremely nice considering that the
car has not been restored. The trunk is nicely
carpeted and in good shape, with jack and tools.
The car is an absolute joy to drive, and reminds
why Lancia has such a devoted following. Every
aspect of the car’s performance embodies the
quality feel that is lacking even from more
exotic Italian machines from the same period. By
comparison, most any other car feels crude. The
engine makes great power and sound, and runs very
smoothly. The chassis is quiet and composed, and
the steering is light and precise. The transaxle
shifts beautifully, and the brakes have
tremendous bite and are extremely confidence
inspiring. The overall feel is of a wonderfully
coherent lcar that exudes quality. This is an
absolutely stunning and unrepeatable opportunity
to acquire a truly unique car. In all respects,
the car is top tier. Its history is fascinating,
illustrious, and unique, its appearance and
condition are wonderful, and it is mechanically
superb. It is difficult to overemphasize what a
satisfying car this is to drive and behold, and
its detailing is yet another reason why this car
is so exceptional. It is documented with period
magazine articles and owner’s manual. This car
has excellent provenance, and is sure to appeal
to the seasoned and sophisticated collector
looking for something completely unique.. Asking $
27900.
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