Description
1929 Lancia Lambda 8 Series Short Chassis
It is believed to be the only survivor of only eight specimens.
Matching numbers
For over 50 years in the same family.
Mille Miglia: excellent coefficient of 1. 75. As pre-war, soon on the starting line.
Complete historical review
Fiva, ASI certificates and certificates . New, updated registration
documents and Italian license plates. Eligibility
One thousand miles. Eligible. Excellent coefficient of 1. 75.-Giro di Sicilia. Eligible.
Targa Florio. Eligible.
Goodwood Revival. Eligible.
Dolomites Gold Cup. Eligible.
Alpine Cup by 1000 Miglia. Eligible.
Winter Marathon. Eligible.
California Thousand: Eligible.
Nürburgring Classic. Eligible.
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Eligible.
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. Eligible.
Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille. Eligible.
Villa D'Este Elegance Competition. Eligible
About This Car
Lancia Lambda, chassis no. 19229 is an VIII series example, produced in 1928. The car has matching numbers: the current engine no. 9091 is the original. Leaving the Lancia assembly lines on 30 June as a short chassis (3. 1m), type 221, it was sent to the Albany body shop on 14 July and registered on 20 September 1928. The Albany family of "body builders" is known in England for its construction and holding of many patents for carriages, landaus and sleighs spread throughout Europe. It is believed that Albany made seven different body styles on the Lambda chassis. In the VIII series he created Weymann-type sedans, internally driven aerodynamic cars called Airflow Streamlines and the Drop-head Coupé convertibles. This last particular bodywork was built by Albany in just 8 examples and it is believed that the car with chassis no. 19229 is the only one to have survived. The Lambda LWR world registry, chaired by Bill Jamieson and Joachim Griese, recognizes its rarity. The car with chassis no. 19229 was found in 1962 and, after a partial restoration, remained in the London area until 1965 when it was purchased by Arthur Keeling who, subsequently, in 1982 carried out a conservative restoration. It has remained in the same family ever since. Upon Arthur's death, it passed into the hands of his son George, who looked after it lovingly until 2016, when he returned to Italy. Since then it has been followed step by step by Storicar which defines itself as an "artisan restoration workshop" but the Brescia company is universally recognized as the Lambda specialist par excellence. The car already arrives in excellent condition; Ordinary maintenance work is carried out, a complete service is carried out and the electrical system is redone, the dynamo and ignition are repaired. The car was presented to the Asi and Fiva commissions, obtaining an excellent A classification, being considered excellently preserved. It has first-rate aesthetic characteristics, painted a pastel gray with black fenders and bright red leather interior. There are many surprising details, the brass plate on the door sill from the original London dealer stands out. The car retains its original plates and has recent Italian registration. Excellent for concours d'elegance and regularity races: the Lancia Lambda ?Tipo 221? enjoys an excellent coefficient of 1. 75 at the Mille Miglia where, as before the war, it has the advantage of positioning itself early on the starting line.
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