From its inception, Lancia has been distinguished by technical innovation.

The marque’s pioneering Lambda, with its monocoque construction, sliding-pillar suspension, and narrow OHC V-4 motor epitomized the culture and thought processes within this unique company.

Today, these distinctive automobiles continue to attract collectors with a discerning appreciation for engineering, design, and Lancia’s singular approach to both. The Aprilia was a typically Italian and Lancia product in concept.

Introduced in 1937, it presented a compact berlinetta, powered by a smaller descendant of the Lambda powerplant: a high-revving 1,352 cc V-4 (increased to 1,486 cc in 1939), with independent front and rear suspension and monocoque pillarless bodywork.

In all, 27,000 Aprilias were delivered, with a notable number remaining today and benefiting from a strong community of owners and enthusiasts. This particular Lancia Aprilia was the brainchild of Luigi Beretta, the Lancia concessionaire from Lecco...