£26,919 (Est: £29,253 - £45,969)
1937 Lancia Aprilia
Bonhams • France • 6 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£26,919 (Est: £29,253 - £45,969)
1937 Lancia Aprilia
France • 6 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Lancia Aprilia is a rare, pillarless saloon from its first year of production, boasting a known history and ASI "gold" plate. Recently restored, this Italian classic is eligible for the Mille Miglia, making it an elegant and high-performing pre-war automobile perfect for marque collectors and vintage racing enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car has undergone restoration of its bodywork and upholstery, indicating it was not in perfect condition initially. However, it is described as a prime model for marque collectors and is eligible for numerous events, suggesting it is in good condition now. There is no mention of any major mechanical issues or significant cosmetic damage.
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384515
France
1937
Auction
£26,919 (Est: £29,253 - £45,969)
1937 Lancia Aprilia
Bonhams • France • 6 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
• Rare pillarless saloon • From the first year of production • Known history • ASI "gold" plate • Eligible for the Mille Miglia The humble Aprilia was the masterpiece of Vincenzo Lancia.
The first series, Tipo 238, launched in 1937, was a completely new car, featuring an aerodynamic body with five seats, an innovative pillarless construction, and independent suspension.
It was powered by a 1350 cc V4 engine with hemispherical chambers and was equipped with a hydraulic braking system.
Weighing in at just 880 kilograms and capable of reaching a top speed of 130 km/h, its performance was impressive.
After an initial test drive between Bologna and Turin, Vincenzo Lancia, ever the racing enthusiast, exclaimed upon arrival: "What an extraordinary car!" The Aprilia quickly found its place in motorsport, where it excelled in hill climbs and road events, including the legendary Mille Miglia.
This particular example was first registered in Rome in 1937.
It spent its life in Italy, undergoi...
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£2,072
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£15,998
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£146,575
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