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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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