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
The Lancia Aprilia Trasformabile Ghia is a distinguished four-seater cabriolet crafted by the renowned Turin-based coachbuilder Carrozzeria Ghia. This elegant vehicle made its debut at the prestigious 1937 Concorso d’Eleganza del Lago di Como, held at the exquisite Villa Olmo. The event, known for showcasing the finest in automotive design and craftsmanship, provided the perfect stage for the Aprilia Trasformabile Ghia to shine. Ghia’s interpretation of the Lancia Aprilia exemplified the art of automotive design in the late 1930s. The cabriolet featured sleek, flowing lines and a sophisticated profile that captured the essence of luxury and elegance. Its open-top design added a sense of freedom and style, appealing to those who valued both performance and aesthetics. The Aprilia Trasformabile Ghia was not just a visual masterpiece; it also embodied the innovative engineering for which Lancia was known. Underneath its stylish exterior, the car boasted advanced features for its time, including an independent suspension system and a robust engine that offered a smooth and dynamic driving experience. These technical attributes, combined with Ghia’s design, made the vehicle a standout at the Concorso d’Eleganza. The 1937 Concorso d’Eleganza del Lago di Como at Villa Olmo was a gathering of the automotive elite, where manufacturers and coachbuilders presented their latest creations. The Lancia Aprilia Trasformabile Ghia was well-received, admired for its impeccable design and engineering excellence.
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
- Gearbox
- Manual 4-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Power RPM
- 4000 rpm
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Ghia
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Cabriolet
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & chronology
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery 2 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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