Equipment
RHD. 2570/80hp V-4, 4-speed, painted wire wheels, spotlight on the passenger's side, dual rear-mounted spares, 120-liter fuel tank with external filler.
Condition
Factory-prepared for and ran in the 1928 Mille Miglia. Represented with original body and engine. A FIVA Award Winner at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Mechanical work by Specialist Jonathan Wood. Driven on the 1000 Miglia Retrospective in 2019. Near perfect paint and well presented mechanicals. The lovely upright suspension is proudly on view. The interior follows suit and is very smart. The importance of the car is displayed in its top grade condition.
Market commentary
For much of its history, Lancia built cars that were both bold and ahead of their time. The Lambda, for example, is widely credited as the first production car with independent suspension. Its V-4 engine was also unusual, it was light in weight, and the four-wheel brakes were excellent. Records aren't detailed enough to reveal which 1928 Mille Miglia car this was, but it did race there and the history and configuration were enough to bring a record price for the model. The next most expensive was an earlier 1924 3rd Series car sold for £391,000 back in 2020.