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Lancia Aprilia Vignale

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Lancia Aprilia Vignale

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1949
Body style
Berlinetta
Engine
V4
Type
One-off
Production
1
Displacement
1,486 cc
Power
48 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 Aprilia Vignale, a masterful collaboration between design virtuoso Giovanni Michelotti and renowned coachbuilder Carrozzeria Vignale, emerged as a beacon of automotive artistry in 1949. This stunning coupé rendition of the iconic Lancia Aprilia captivated audiences at prestigious Auto Salons and concours d’elegance events, showcasing the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship and design innovation. Michelotti’s visionary touch imbued the Aprilia Vignale with a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication. Every curve and contour of its sleek exterior spoke to a harmonious blend of form and function, inviting admiration from all who beheld it. From its gracefully sloping roofline to its distinctive front grille, the Aprilia Vignale exuded an air of refinement and exclusivity. Unveiled at the main Auto Salons of its time, the Aprilia Vignale captivated enthusiasts with its captivating presence and impeccable attention to detail. Its debut at the 1949 Concorso d’Eleganza del Lido di Venezia further solidified its status as a symbol of automotive excellence, garnering accolades and admiration from judges and spectators alike. Not content with merely showcasing its prowess in coupé form, Carrozzeria Vignale also crafted a four-door variant of the Aprilia Vignale, offering discerning buyers a choice of elegance and versatility. Whether adorned in two doors or four, each Aprilia Vignale exemplified the pinnacle of Italian automotive design, a testament to the enduring allure of the Lancia marque.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
V4
Displacement
1,486 cc
Power (CV)
48 CV
Engine speed
4,300 rpm
Transmission
Manual 4-speed
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Design & manufacture

Designer · Documented
Giovanni Michelotti
Manufacturer · Documented
Lancia
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Vignale

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Concorso d'Eleganza del Lido di Venezia General · verified
Date
1949
Chassis
General

Knowledge event_record_key CI1-54273-EVT-5520

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
MAUTO — Storia, tecnica e stile Lancia Aprilia www.museoauto.com Museum technical history

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Concorso d'Eleganza del Lido di Venezia

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