THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
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
This Lancia Aprilia Spider by Carrozzeria Touring was nicknamed “Ala Spessa” (Thick Wing) because the mudguards were integrated into the bodywork, anticipating the Ponton style, now common to all contemporary cars.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
- Production notes
- Official 1000 Miglia documentation confirms the Lancia Aprilia Spider Touring 'Ala spessa' identity in the 1935–1940 period. It does not establish a production quantity, so the existing limited classification is not strengthened by this pass.
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
- 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
- Touring
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Spider
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & chronology
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
08 / GALLERY
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09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
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