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 |  |  | Tourer Coachwork: Miller Brothers Chassis Num: 102 Engine Num: 99 |
Vincenzo Lancia, born in 1881, had his first job as an accountant in the bicycle factory of Giovanno Ceirano in Torino. When FIAT bought Ceirano in 1899, Lancia became Chief Inspector. He stayed with FIAT for eight more years, and then, in 1906, he became a constructor and created 'Lancia and Co., Fabbrica Automobili.' In 1908, Lancia began production of automobiles, and the first model was called the 'Alpha.' The Alpha was a four-cylinder car of 2543cc, with an L-Head engine good for 53 bhp at 1800 RPM. The car was capable of 56 mph, and was known for its quality and reliability. This example was sent to the United States as a bare chassis, and a custom body was installed by Miller Brothers of Amesbury, Massachusetts. A total of 108 Alphas were built by Lancia, and this is the oldest known example in the world.
The Lancia Alfa 12 HP was completed by near the close of September of 1907 with production beginning the following year. This was Lancia's first car and was originally known as the Tipo 51. It was powered by a four-cylinder, side-valve engine that produced nearly 30 horsepower with top speed achieved around 90 kilometers. There were several bodystyles available, including a double-phaeton, luxury coupe, landaulet, limousine, bare chassis, and even a racing version.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2008
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2008
| 100 YEARS ON AND VAUXHALL'S 30-98 IS STILL KING OF THE HILL | |
 | Largest gathering of 30-98s in recent years recreates Higginson's hillclimb success Luton/Waddington Fell – One hundred years to the day after Joseph Higginson achieved fastest time of the day at Waddngton Fell Hillclimb in the first Vauxhall 30-98, 33 surviving models – around 20 per cent of the cars left in the world – charged up the same hill to celebrate the 1913 event that marked the debut of the world's greatest sporting car. Organised by the 30-98 Register and Lancashire Auto...[Read more...] |
| The world-renowned ‘Old Bill' Comes to Market | |
 | The world-renowned 'Old Bill', which has featured in every book ever written about the incomparable Brough marque, ticks all the above boxes and just about every other one too. It has been consigned by H&H for auction as part of the Roger Allen Collection at the company's Duxford sale on October 4. However, it can be viewed as early as April 28/29 at the International Classic Motorcycle Show, Stafford. It carries an estimate of £250,000-270,000. The motorcycle originally known as 'Spit & Pol...[Read more...] |
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