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Lancia Lambda Faux Cabriolet Touring

1927Coachwork by Touring

Lancia Lambda Faux Cabriolet Touring

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1927
Body style
Faux Cabriolet
Engine
V4 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Lambda
Type
One-off
Production
1

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

In 1927, a remarkable and unique Lancia Lambda Faux Cabriolet emerged, bearing the exquisite craftsmanship of Touring Milano coachwork. Commissioned for Prince Omar Halim of Egypt, this one-off creation epitomized the bespoke luxury and elegance of its time. The Lancia Lambda, renowned for its innovation as one of the first cars with a load-bearing unitary body, received a distinctive transformation under the skilled hands of Touring Milano. The Faux Cabriolet design, a style blending the appearance of a convertible with a fixed roof, added an extra layer of sophistication to an already prestigious automobile. The collaboration between Touring Milano and Prince Omar Halim resulted in a harmonious fusion of Italian design and Egyptian royalty, creating an automotive masterpiece that reflected both opulence and exclusivity. The bespoke nature of this one-off vehicle showcased the pinnacle of automotive customization in the 1920s. The Lancia Lambda Faux Cabriolet remains a testament to the era’s spirit of individuality and craftsmanship, where the collaboration between a visionary prince and a distinguished coachbuilder led to the creation of an unparalleled automotive masterpiece, marrying cutting-edge engineering with timeless aesthetic appeal.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
V4 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Lambda
Specification notes
DONOR_BASE_PROJECTION — base-model technical fields projected from MONT-LANCIA-LAMBDA-1927 because make/model/year match exactly. This does not assert that the coachbuilt/special vehicle retained identical tuning or performance.

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Lancia
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Touring

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

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08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

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