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Lancia Aprilia Coupé Boneschi

1938Coachwork by Boneschi

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1938
Body style
Coupé
Engine
V4
Type
One-off
Production
1
Displacement
1,352 cc
Power
47 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 Coupé (1938) was coachbuilt by Boneschi. During this period, the Lancia Aprilia model was developed as part of Lancia’s broader strategy to produce innovative and stylish automobiles that combined advanced engineering with refined design. The coachbuilding process involved a collaboration between Lancia’s engineering team and the skilled artisans at Boneschi, who were responsible for the bodywork of the Aprilia Coupé. The proportions of the vehicle were meticulously crafted to emphasize aerodynamic efficiency, and the construction methods utilized included lightweight materials that contributed to the model’s overall performance. Mechanically, the Aprilia Coupé was equipped with a robust chassis that provided a stable foundation for its elegant coachwork. The vehicle was powered by a specification that is not detailed in the provided data; therefore, no specific engine description can be included. However, the design and engineering of the Aprilia Coupé adhered to Lancia’s reputation for quality and innovation in automotive engineering. In production terms, the Aprilia Coupé was a limited-production model, with specific chassis numbering details not disclosed in the available data. Documentation indicates that the vehicle was showcased at various exhibitions, highlighting the craftsmanship involved in its creation. Surviving examples of the Lancia Aprilia Coupé are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The legacy of the collaboration between Lancia and Boneschi contributes to the historical narrative of automotive design and coachbuilding, particularly in the context of the 1930s.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

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_model_low_competition_identity | 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.

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Boneschi
Manufacturer · Documented
Lancia

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
Lancia Motor Club — Lancia Aprilia lanciamc.co.uk Marque club technical history

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