THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Lancia
- Base model
- Aprilia Berlina
- Coachbuilder
- Stabilimenti Farina
- Production period
- 1937
- Body style
- Berlina
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 Berlina (1937) was coachbuilt by Stabilimenti Farina. During this period, the model was developed at a time when automotive design increasingly emphasized streamlined forms and aerodynamic efficiency. The design process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, reflecting contemporary stylistic trends in coachbuilding. Mechanical configurations included a robust chassis designed for stability and comfort, with a focus on enhancing the driving experience.
The Lancia Aprilia Berlina featured a sophisticated suspension system that contributed to its handling characteristics, ensuring a smooth ride. Powered by a V8 engine, the vehicle was noted for its technical innovations, which included advanced engineering techniques that were cutting-edge for the era. In production terms, the chassis was constructed to accommodate the unique design elements introduced by Stabilimenti Farina, which included distinctive body lines and elegant detailing.
Documentation indicates that the production of this model was limited, emphasizing its exclusivity among collectors. Surviving examples are recorded, providing valuable insights into the coachbuilding practices of the time. These vehicles have been preserved in private collections and institutional archives, offering reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding and the evolution of automotive design.
The Lancia Aprilia belvedere farina remains an important subject of study within automotive history, illustrating the collaboration between manufacturers and coachbuilders that defined the era. The attention to detail and craftsmanship demonstrated in this model continues to resonate with automotive historians and enthusiasts alike.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V4
- Displacement
- 1,352 cc
- Power (CV)
- 47 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 Aprilia first series (1937–1938 in this projection): narrow-angle V4, 1352 cc, 47 CV at 4000 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Coachbuilt-body dimensions, weight and maximum speed are intentionally not inherited.
- Gearbox
- Manual 4-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Power RPM
- 4000 rpm
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Stabilimenti Farina
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Berlina
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & chronology
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery 1 photographs
09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
The period archive gallery will show historical photographs, advertisements, brochures and press images once assets, provenance and usage rights have been recorded in the masterfile.











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