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Over the production lifespan of the Lancia Lambdas, which consisted of 9 series, approximately 11,200 examples were built. Vincenzo Lancia founded his company in 1906, having previously worked at FIAT as chief test driver. Lancia introduced their own vehicle in 1907, which broke the conventional mold, with an innovative design that would remain associated with the marque well into the modern era.
Lancia had experience with vee-configured engines with the work with military vehicles and aero engines during World War I. In 1922, they introduced their first vee-engine model - the V8 Trikappa sports car - which was soon followed by the Lambda. The Lambda was the world's first car to have a stress-bearing body and the first to be powered by a V4 engine. The engine was an overhead-camshaft unit of 2120cc that was progressively enlarged over the years, arriving at its final 2570cc configuration in 1928. The driver sat lower in the frame, due to the absence of a separate chassis, enabling a low aerodynamic body line to be achieved. The company's patented sliding-pillar independent front suspension gave the Lambda ride and handling qualities unmatched by anything in its class.
This sixth-series Lambda is fitted with a 2120cc V4 engine. The early history of the car is not known; it is believed to have remained in Italy for much of its life, as it was living there in the 1990s. More recently, it has come to the United States. At some point in its life, the car was given a restoration. The body appears to have been repainted in the present blue, with black painted, correct 20-inch wire wheels and black tonneau cover. The interior upholstery also appears to have been redone. It has the correct and original gauges including a Jaeger MPH speedometer and clock, and Le Nivex fuel gauge.
There is a full top and side curtains and a rear-mounted spare.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2014
Lancia had experience with vee-configured engines with the work with military vehicles and aero engines during World War I. In 1922, they introduced their first vee-engine model - the V8 Trikappa sports car - which was soon followed by the Lambda. The Lambda was the world's first car to have a stress-bearing body and the first to be powered by a V4 engine. The engine was an overhead-camshaft unit of 2120cc that was progressively enlarged over the years, arriving at its final 2570cc configuration in 1928. The driver sat lower in the frame, due to the absence of a separate chassis, enabling a low aerodynamic body line to be achieved. The company's patented sliding-pillar independent front suspension gave the Lambda ride and handling qualities unmatched by anything in its class.
This sixth-series Lambda is fitted with a 2120cc V4 engine. The early history of the car is not known; it is believed to have remained in Italy for much of its life, as it was living there in the 1990s. More recently, it has come to the United States. At some point in its life, the car was given a restoration. The body appears to have been repainted in the present blue, with black painted, correct 20-inch wire wheels and black tonneau cover. The interior upholstery also appears to have been redone. It has the correct and original gauges including a Jaeger MPH speedometer and clock, and Le Nivex fuel gauge.
There is a full top and side curtains and a rear-mounted spare.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2014
2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $77,000
2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $160,000-USD $200,000
Lot was not sold
Recent Sales of the Lancia Lambda 6th Series
(Data based on Model Year 1926 sales)
1926 Lancia Lambda 6th Series Torpedo Tourer Chassis#: 14656 Sold for USD$77,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1926 Lancia Lambda 6 Series Tourer Chassis#: 14778 Sold for USD$82,305 2010 Shannons Auctions - 2010 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction |
Lancia Lambda 6th Seriess That Failed To Sell At Auction
1926 Lancia Lambda 6th Series's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1926 LANCIA LAMBDA 6TH SERIES TORPEDO TOURER | 14656 | 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $160,000 | $200,000 |
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