Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 1:27 CDT

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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