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Lancia Artena Cabriolet Pininfarina

1932Coachwork by Pininfarina

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1932
Body style
Cabriolet
Engine
V4
Type
Limited
Displacement
1,924 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 Cabriolet (1932) was coachbuilt by Pininfarina and designed by Battista Pininfarina. During this period, Lancia was known for its innovative engineering and design, which contributed to the development of the Artena model. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, resulting in a vehicle that adhered to the stylistic context of early 20th-century automotive design.

The Lancia Artena Cabriolet featured a well-crafted body that incorporated both elegance and functionality. The chassis was designed to support the unique characteristics of the convertible body style, which allowed for an open-air driving experience while maintaining structural integrity. Mechanically, the vehicle was equipped with advanced features for its time, including a robust suspension system that ensured stability and comfort on various road conditions.

Documentation indicates that the Artena Cabriolet was equipped with a mechanical configuration that enhanced its performance. Powered by an inline-four engine, the vehicle provided a balance between power and efficiency, suitable for its intended use as a luxury automobile. The production data for the Artena Cabriolet remains limited; however, surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding.

In production terms, the Artena Cabriolet exemplified Lancia’s commitment to quality and design excellence, reflecting the collaborative efforts between the manufacturer and the esteemed coachbuilder Pininfarina. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
V4
Displacement
1,924 cc
Power (CV)
55 CV
Engine speed
4,000 rpm
Transmission
Manual 4-speed
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Specification notes
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

Manufacturer · Documented
Lancia
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Pininfarina
Designer · Candidate
Battista Farina

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
Stellantis Media – 1932 Lancia Artena Cabriolet www.media.stellantis.com Manufacturer archive
Museo Nicolis — Lancia Artena II serie www.museonicolis.com Museum vehicle history

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