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1927 Lancia Lambda 7th Series news, pictures, and information | ||
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 |  |  | Albany Airway Coachwork: Albany |
 |  |  | Torpedo Tourer Chassis Num: 17176LANC1A Engine Num: 7203 |
The early history of this car is unknown. By around 1960, the car was still complete but dismantled. it was in the care of Australian owner John Davies. Mr. Davies later sold the car to Walter Hunter of Como, Western Australia, in 1976. Mr. Hunter gave the car a restoration and then re-sold it to Mr. Davies in 1993. In October 1995, the tourer ran in the biennial Castlemaine Rally, hosted by the Australian Lancia Register. It was brought to the United States in 2004, and sent to a major California collection.
Seventh-series cars have wider doors, cut out in the rear for the fender. They are powered by the Tipo 78 engine and have a larger displacement, improved exhaust porting and spark plug relocation to the cylinder head. They had much more power than the previous Lambda models.
In 2010, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. The car would leave the auction unsold.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2010
 |  |  | Roadster Coachwork: Casaro Chassis Num: 16140 Engine Num: 6185 |
| Sold for $202,800 at 2011 Bonhams. | |||
The car retains many original features such as the carburetor and Autovac, its Bosch lighting and switchgear. The radiator and 'eared' gas caps are also present. The interior fabric is period grained leather. Under the front seats are neatly arranged trays for spares, which still include some original tools.
In the 1940s, this vehicle was acquired from its former owner in New York state from a gentleman who had bought it with the intention of turning it into a trailer. Since the car did not have a conventional chassis it was therefore no use to him. His intention had been to crap the car and keep the wheels. The previous owner intervened and managed to negotiate an exchange for some Ford Model A wheels. From that point in history and forward, it saw very little use.
In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge auction presented by Bonhams. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $202,800 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011
The Lancia Lambda was produced from 1922 through 1931. In 1919 the designing process begun and given a monocoque chassis, sliding pillar front suspension, four wheel brakes and a 'vee' four engine. The load-bearing monocoque body was an industry first, and would take the rest of the market thirty years to incorporate the design. Vincenzo Lancia had been inspired by ship designs and the load-bearing principles of the hull, which he incorporated into the vehicles design. The vehicles strength came from the driveshaft tunnel which formed the backbone of the car. This meant a heavy frame was not needed.
The Tipo 67 engine had overhead camshafts and displaced 2570cc's. With the help of Zenith Triple Diffuser carburetors, nearly 70 horsepower was ascertained. This was the most powerful engine to propel the Lambda, other options throughout the years included a 2119cc and 2370cc unit. The 2119cc engine had a 13-degree vee angle and produced about 50 horsepower. The 14-degree vee 2370cc unit improve horsepower by 10, to 59.
It only took a few years before Lancia was claiming to have 'The Best Medium Powered Car in the World.' They stated that this was accomplished because the cars were 'Not built to a price but as a masterpiece of advanced design and engineering skill - to satisfy the most discriminating Motorist who demands the utmost in quality, appearance and performance.'
The Lambda had a touring bodystyle but handling and performance characteristics of a sports car. To capitalize on the vehicles sporty characteristics, Lancia prepared a Mille Miglia (MM) version to race in the grueling Mille Miglia race. The company's efforts were rewarded with top ten finishes.
From 1922 through 1931, Lancia created over 11,000 examples of the Lambda in eight different series with three different iterations of the narrow V4 engine.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe Tipo 67 engine had overhead camshafts and displaced 2570cc's. With the help of Zenith Triple Diffuser carburetors, nearly 70 horsepower was ascertained. This was the most powerful engine to propel the Lambda, other options throughout the years included a 2119cc and 2370cc unit. The 2119cc engine had a 13-degree vee angle and produced about 50 horsepower. The 14-degree vee 2370cc unit improve horsepower by 10, to 59.
It only took a few years before Lancia was claiming to have 'The Best Medium Powered Car in the World.' They stated that this was accomplished because the cars were 'Not built to a price but as a masterpiece of advanced design and engineering skill - to satisfy the most discriminating Motorist who demands the utmost in quality, appearance and performance.'
The Lambda had a touring bodystyle but handling and performance characteristics of a sports car. To capitalize on the vehicles sporty characteristics, Lancia prepared a Mille Miglia (MM) version to race in the grueling Mille Miglia race. The company's efforts were rewarded with top ten finishes.
From 1922 through 1931, Lancia created over 11,000 examples of the Lambda in eight different series with three different iterations of the narrow V4 engine.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
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