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1938 Lancia Aprilia
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 22 May 2025
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1938 Lancia Aprilia
UK • 22 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Lancia Aprilia has undergone a restoration, including a rebuilt engine, refreshed interior, and rust prevention. While the car runs well and the interior presents nicely, the paintwork is showing its age, and there are some known mechanical issues that need addressing.
Condition
6
The car presents well for its age, with a restored interior and generally good brightwork. However, the paintwork is showing signs of age, and there are some mechanical issues reported, such as the brakes pulling and the gearbox jumping out of gear. These issues detract from an otherwise solid vehicle.
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25,479 miles
38L8768
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
NSJ550
1938
Auction
Not Sold
1938 Lancia Aprilia
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 22 May 2025
Market Position:
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Description
This 1938 Lancia Aprilia has been subject to a restoration which took place in 2008 when it was purchased at auction.
The buyer, who was an engineer, rebuilt the mechanicals, treated the bodywork with Surface Processing Ltd. rust prevention, repainted it, and refreshed the red leather interior with a grey headlining.
He also upgraded the electrical system to 12 volts, although it can be reverted for VSCC eligibility if desired.
Since then, the car has covered approximately 9,000 miles, 5,426 of those driven by the vendor, who has greatly enjoyed driving this Italian classic since he purchased it in 2018.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of an automotive piece of history which runs very well, is fully usable, and ready to be enjoyed.
Finished in silver, the Lancia was repainted around 2009.
Unfortunately, the paintwork has started to show signs of age now, with some cracking and blistering in various places around the car.
From the front of the 1930s classic, the chro...
Price Analysis vs Other Aprilias
£2,072
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,998
Median Price (Since 2020)
£146,575
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Aprilia Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 23rd Apr 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
18,380 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Apr 2014, 18,380 miles
Passed
On 30th Apr 2012, 17,771 miles
Passed
On 11th Mar 2011, 16,955 miles
Passed
On 19th Mar 2010, 16,403 miles
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