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Lancia Dilambda Spider Castagna

1933Coachwork by Castagna

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.

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 / Epocauto — Lancia Dilambda technical history www.museonicolis.com Museum technical article

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