PLEASE NOTE: We have no connection with the seller. This car was chosen purely because we thought it was interesting. Please carry out your own checks before buying.
All images are courtesy of Tom Hartley Jnr.
Some cars are rare. This one is rarer still.
Only 152 examples of the Lancia Flaminia Sport 3C Zagato were ever built, and this early car, finished in 1962, has a fascinating story to tell and is currently available for sale at;
Hook Norton, United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0)1608 532500
A Life Story Told Across Europe
This Flaminia began life in style. It was delivered new to Paris, where it spent much of its early years with two French owners. It then headed home to Italy, where its first recorded Italian owner was Manlio Perrotta of Arezzo.
The car’s name has a story of its own. In true Lancia tradition, “Flaminia” was inspired by the great roads of ancient Rome. It comes from the Via Flaminia, which ran from Rome to the Adriatic coast. An extension of that route, the Via Flaminia Minor, crossed the Apennines between Bologna and Arezzo, which makes it a fitting link to this car’s first Italian keeper.
Restored the Right Way
Perrotta kept the car for over three years before it passed to Federico Bianchi. Under his ownership it received a comprehensive three-year restoration by Italian specialists. The work is extensively documented, and the car retains its original chassis, body and differential.
Lancia didn’t record engine numbers, so the engine can’t be proven original. However, according to the seller’s research, the unit fitted is believed to be the one delivered with the car.
Why It’s a Dream Garage Pick
This car brings together several things that make Lancia’s golden post-war era so special:
- Lancia’s celebrated engineering
- Zagato’s lightweight coachwork
- The unmistakable double-bubble roof
- The sporting 2.5-litre 3C specification
It’s presented in exceptional condition throughout. It also comes with a well-documented history file, which includes:
- Lancia production documentation
- Period photographs
- A FIVA identity card
- An ASI identity card
- An Automobile Club d’Italia certificate
Quick Facts
| Year | 1962 (registered 01/01/1962) |
| Model | Lancia Flaminia Sport 3C Zagato |
| Production | One of only 152 built |
| Engine | 2.5-litre 3C |
| Asking price | £345,000 |
| Mileage | Please ask the seller |
| Location | Hook Norton , United Kingdom |
What to Check Before Buying
With any car of this age and rarity, specialist knowledge is essential. Ask for an independent inspection by a Lancia specialist. Check that the paperwork matches the car, and ask about the restoration invoices, the engine history and the importation or registration status.
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PLEASE NOTE: We have no connection with the seller. This car was chosen purely because we thought it was interesting. Please carry out your own checks before buying.
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