1927 Lancia Lambda 7th Series Albany Airway

Coachbuilt Lancia lambdas became more popular with the advent of the 7th and 8th Series chassis designs. In Britain, Lambdas were available from James Young, Gurney Nutting, Corsica, and the Albany Coachwork Company. This is the only surviving example of three very intriguing Airway saloons built by Albany. The streamlined aero-style bodywork on this car, which was shown at the London Motor Show in 1927, includes an altimeter, an air speed indicator, and a spotlight on the roof. The Curtis Automobile Company of London, the sole UK Lancia concessionaire at the time, described it as 'The Airliner on Land.' This Airway was recently restored.