At the end of the Second World War, Italy had to get back on its feet, and this is one of the ways that helped it achieve that.

Indeed, Lancia was primarily known before the pre-war period for the production of luxury vehicles that were technologically advanced and used exquisite materials. After the war, Lancia ventured into the market of commercial vehicles: trucks (such as the Esatau) and vehicles based on the chassis of smaller segment cars, like the Ardea with a narrow 900cc V4 engine.

As previously mentioned in other articles concerning this type of commercial vehicles, few have survived as they were extensively utilized in the past to offset their cost, and this rare version of the Ardea called the “Promiscuetta” (from promiscuous), a variant derived from the Ardea Van and converted into a 4-seater with glass windows by the Albanesi coachworks of Brescia, based on the 4th series, features a restored body with the original two-tone scheme, and an interior with a charming patina. The seller claims it has been stationary for a few years but still retains its original black license plates, presenting a rare opportunity for Lancia collectors. It is listed for sale at €27,000 (today $31,800) here in Turin, Italy.