£16,527
1938 Lancia Aprilia Lusso
Historics • UK • 22 Sept 2018
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£16,527
1938 Lancia Aprilia Lusso
UK • 22 Sept 2018 • Lot 124
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Lancia Aprilia Lusso is a running restoration project with a rich history, including use as daily transport and participation in vintage car events. While mechanically sound with rebuilt components and a 12V conversion, it requires further cosmetic and potentially mechanical work to reach its full potential.
Condition
6
The car has been restored, with mechanical components rebuilt, bodywork repaired, and a refreshed interior. However, it would benefit from further time and financial investment, suggesting that the restoration is not fully complete and some aspects may require attention. The presence of wear and the need for further work bring it down from the highest ratings.
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19,925 miles
NSJ 550
1938
Auction
38L8768
RHD
United Kingdom
£16,527
1938 Lancia Aprilia Lusso
Historics • UK • 22 Sept 2018
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
The Lancia Aprilia was the final car developed by Vincenzo Lancia and entered production on the month of his death.
The design was highly advanced with production running from 1937 through to 1950.
Innovative features included a steel monocoque construction, four pillarless doors, a narrow V4 overhead cam engine, four-wheel independent suspension and powerful hydraulic drum brakes.
The model was successful in competition in period and continues to be a regular winner in the pre-war class in tough endurance events.
The Aprilia is a wonderful balance of engineering excellence, pedigree and practicality.
This 1938 Lancia Aprilia Lusso has had seven former keepers in its long history and was used as daily transport for a retired nurse in Edinburgh through the 1980’s.
It was then laid up until it was bought at auction in 2008 as a running restoration project.
The engineer who purchased the car set about rebuilding the mechanical components while the bodywork was repaired and treated ...
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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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
MOT Mileage Trend
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