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Lancia Artena Berlina Luminosa

1937Coachwork by Pininfarina

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1937
Body style
Berlina / Limousine / Torpedo
Engine
V4 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Artena
Type
Limited
Displacement
1,927 cc
Power
55 CV

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Lancia Artena Berlina (1937) was coachbuilt by Pininfarina and designed by Mario Revelli di Beaumont. Developed during a period of significant innovation in Italian automotive design, the Lancia Artena Berlina represented the fusion of functionality and stylistic refinement. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions, with the body constructed using traditional methods that emphasized both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. The design featured elegant lines and a streamlined silhouette, reflective of the era’s trends in automotive styling. Mechanically, the Lancia Artena Berlina was equipped with a robust chassis that facilitated a comfortable ride and engaging driving experience. Documentation indicates that the vehicle utilized a sophisticated suspension system that enhanced stability and handling, characteristics that were pivotal for vehicles of its class. The precise configuration of the engine and other mechanical components, while not detailed here, contributed to the model’s performance capabilities. Production figures and chassis numbers remain limited, indicating a selective output that catered to a niche market. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Lancia Artena Berlina Luminosa stands as a key subject of study within the context of 1930s automotive development, showcasing the collaborative efforts of notable figures in the automotive industry.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
V4 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Artena
Displacement
1,927 cc
Power (CV)
55 CV
Engine speed
4,000 rpm
Transmission
Manual 4-speed
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Specification notes
DONOR_BASE_PROJECTION — base-model technical fields projected from PF-LAN-ARTENA-PF-FAMILY-1937-42 because make/model/year match exactly. This does not assert that the coachbuilt/special vehicle retained identical tuning or performance. | Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Lancia Artena: narrow-angle V4, 1924 cc, 55 CV at 4000 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Coachbuilt-body dimensions, weight and maximum speed are intentionally not inherited.

Design & manufacture

Designer · Candidate
Mario Revelli di Beaumont
Manufacturer · Documented
Lancia
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Pininfarina

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Coppa d'Oro Principessa di Piemonte – Villa Olmo General · legacy_preserved
Date
1937
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

Villa Olmo General · From the historical archive
Date
1937
Chassis
General

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Museo Nicolis — Lancia Artena II serie www.museonicolis.com Museum vehicle history

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history2 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Villa Olmo

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