THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1933
- Body style
- Spider
- Engine
- V8
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 3,960 cc
- Power
- 100 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 Dilambda Spider (1933) was coachbuilt by Castagna. Developed during a period of significant innovation in automotive design, the Dilambda Spider represented a collaboration between Lancia’s engineering excellence and Castagna’s craftsmanship. The design process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, utilizing advanced techniques characteristic of the early 20th century. Stylistically, the model reflected the aesthetic trends of its time, incorporating elegant lines and a streamlined profile. Mechanically, the Lancia Dilambda Spider was equipped with sophisticated features for its era. The chassis was constructed to provide stability and performance, enhancing the overall driving experience. Powered by a V8 engine, the model demonstrated the advanced engineering capabilities of Lancia, contributing to its performance metrics during the time. Documentation indicates that the Dilambda Spider was noted for its balanced handling and robust construction, which were critical elements in the competitive automotive landscape of the 1930s. In production terms, specific production numbers for the Dilambda Spider are not well-documented; however, surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives. This limited production run adds to the significance of the model within the context of automotive history. The Lancia Dilambda Spider Castagna serves as an important reference point for researchers interested in postwar coachbuilding and the evolution of luxury automotive design. The enduring presence of these vehicles in collections highlights their relevance to the study of early 20th-century automotive artistry and engineering.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V8
- Displacement
- 3,960 cc
- Power (CV)
- 100 CV
- Engine speed
- 4,000 rpm
- Transmission
- Manual 4-speed
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Specification notes
- Confidence detail moved from confidence: high_disposition_only | Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Lancia Dilambda: V8, 3960 cc, 100 CV at 4000 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Wheelbase, body dimensions, weight and maximum speed vary by series/body and are intentionally not inherited.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Castagna
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 1 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Museo Nicolis / Epocauto — Lancia Dilambda technical history www.museonicolis.com | Museum technical article |











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