Lancia Archives - Classic Cars

Dec72013 by OrenNo Comments

1951-1958 Lancia Aurelia Coupe and Spyder

Aurelia

The 1951-1958 Lancia Aurelia Coupe and Spyder was hailed by many as the first "true" GT. The Aurelia coupe was a two-door fastback based on the chassis and drivetrain of the Aurelia sedan. (more…)

May32009 by OrenNo Comments

1965-1976 Lancia Fulvia Coupe & Zagato

Lancia Fulvia

The 1965-1976 Lancia Fulvia Coupe and Zagato was the the last Lancia wholly designed by the old-line Italian automaker before it was acquired by Fiat, which then took increasing responsibility for engineering and styling of subsequent Lancias. (more…)

Apr272009 by OrenNo Comments

The Lancia Stratos Story

Lancia Stratos

By any standard, the Lancia Stratos was a big success both in and out of competition. Developed as a homologation special for European rallying, it became a cult car after production ceased and is now highly prized as the “modern classic” it is. (more…)

Jan312008 by OrenNo Comments

Lancia Stratos

The Lancia Stratos HF, widely known as Lancia Stratos was an automobile made by Italian car manufacturer Lancia. The HF stands for High Fidelity. The Stratos was a very successful rallying car during the 1970s and early 1980s. It started a new era in rallying as it was the first car designed from scratch for this kind of competition.[1] The three leading men behind the entire rallying project were Lancia team manager Cesare Fiorio, British racer/engineer Mike Parkes and factory rally driver Sandro Munari. (more…)

Jan202008 by OrenNo Comments

Lancia Fulvia

The Lancia Fulvia is an Italian car introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963 by Lancia. It was produced by that company, and later by FIAT, through 1976. Fulvias are notable for their role in automobile racing history, including winning the International Rally Championship in 1972. On testing it in 1967, Road & Track summed up the Fulvia as "a precision motorcar, an engineering tour de force". (more…)