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.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Lancia Motor Club — Lancia Aprilia lanciamc.co.uk | Marque club technical history |











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