The Lancia Augusta represents an era where cars were not just modes of transportation but moving pieces of art. Designed in the 1930s, the Augusta would have boasted an advanced engineering layout for its time, possibly including a small yet efficient engine, and innovative features like independent suspension. The “Carrozzata Farina” signifies a body crafted… Read More Excellence: 1936 Lancia Augusta Cabriolet by Farina
The car in question is a Lancia Augusta cabriolet, known as the Belna, produced in France. This variant was specially crafted by Paul Nèe, a French coachbuilder renowned for his balanced designs and work on some Bugatti models. This particular Lancia Augusta Belna is a comprehensive restoration project. The vehicle has been stored since the… Read More Two tone project: 1934 Lancia Belna by Paul Nèe
Everyone stop: we know very well that there is no chance that this bodywork was built in 1935, and in fact the seller explains it in great detail. This example was first registered in Como, Italy on 5 January 1935. Subsequently sold to Imperia, Italy, in 1937 it was owned by Count Carlo Bruzzo, a… Read More Oddball: 1935 Lancia Augusta
We are not writing anything new when we argue that “Barn Find” conditions are what most fascinate collectors or simple enthusiasts, but when it comes to pre-war cars, it increases exponentially. We do not know what the history of this car is but it is the car itself that can tell us a part of… Read More Patina Monster/9: 1935 Lancia Augusta by Viotti
The Belna is nothing but the French declination of the Lancia Augusta: obviously it wasn’t just the name, there were also differences due to a very specific reason. At the time, in fact, France imposed a duty of 85% of the value for the imported cars, but this duty could be circumvented by planting a… Read More Two for one: 1937 Lancia Belna F-234
We do not take much care of the pre-war cars but not because we do not like them, but they are rare in themselves and the “specials” for sale are extremely rare. But every now and then some of them jump out as in the case of this Lancia Augusta the body of which was… Read More Prewar coachbuilt: 1934 Lancia Augusta Coupé by Ghia
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