The Lancia Appia Sport Zagato is widely regarded as one of the purest expressions of post-war Italian coachbuilding. Built on the Appia’s advanced narrow-angle V4 platform, Zagato clothed it with an exceptionally light aluminium body that combined elegance with genuine sporting intent. Production was extremely limited, and cars retaining their original mechanical components, documentation and factory identity have become increasingly difficult to find, particularly after many were modified or restored over the decades.

According to the seller, this May 1960 example was displayed at the 1960 Turin Motor Show, an unusual detail that, if supported by documentation, adds considerable historical interest. It also retains its original first-registration plates, matching engine and gearbox, and benefited from a body restoration in 2012 carried out by a specialist known for Zagato cars. The interior is described as original and in near-new condition, while the mechanical components and chassis have reportedly undergone a comprehensive overhaul. The period-correct ivory exterior paired with the original blue and beige interior gives the car a restrained elegance that suits the Appia Sport particularly well, and the accompanying manuals, original documents and accessories reinforce its presentation.

Originality is increasingly the defining factor in the market for Zagato-bodied Lancias, and examples combining matching major components, documented history and sympathetic restoration are becoming increasingly scarce. As always, prospective buyers should verify the claimed Turin Motor Show provenance and matching-numbers status through the available documentation, but the overall specification places this Appia Sport among the more desirable examples currently offered for sale. Find it for sale at €136,000 (today $159,000) ⁠here in Ravenna, Italy. Thanks to Fluc for this tip!