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1961 Lancia Appia S3
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025 • Lot 5
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, right-hand drive 1961 Lancia Appia Series III, one of only 20-50 road-registered in the UK. It features a V4 engine, a stylish design, and has been maintained by its current owner of 5 years.
Condition
6
Honest, original condition, can be enjoyed.
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Manual
Transmission:
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Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
475CXU
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Original RHD; one of only 20–50 road-registered Appias in the UK; late Series III model; current owner 5 years; running and driving on siteThe Lancia Appia was launched in 1953 as a replacement for the ageing pre-war Ardea.
It introduced a larger 1,090cc version of Lancia’s signature V4 engine, redesigned from scratch by Vittorio Jano and borrowing inspiration from the acclaimed Aurelia.
Power was sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed gearbox, and the car retained Lancia traditions such as sliding-pillar independent front suspension and pillarless doors.As with all Lancia’s of the period – often referred to as “the thinking man’s Alfa Romeo” – build quality was exceptional.
However, quality came at a cost, and early sales were slow compared to cheaper rivals like Fiat and Alfa Romeo’s new Giulietta.
Positive reviews and steady improvements soon boosted demand though, and by the time the third series was produced (1959–63), over 55,000 examples were sold, from a total run of ...
Points of note
£3,817
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,488
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 02 2016
Latest MOT Mileage
52,300 miles
Registration Date
1961-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 03 2015 with 52,300 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- vehicle has a slight oil leak
Passed
On Aug 06 2014 with 52,010 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Slight play in track bar end pins and bushes both sides
Passed
On May 05 2011 with 51,950 miles
Passed
On May 01 2010 with 51,934 miles
Passed
On May 01 2009 with 51,883 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2008 with 51,385 miles
Passed
On Apr 13 2007 with 51,082 miles
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