THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1949
- Body style
- Berlinetta
- Engine
- V4
- Type
- One-off
- Production
- 1
- Displacement
- 1,486 cc
- Power
- 48 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 Vignale, a masterful collaboration between design virtuoso Giovanni Michelotti and renowned coachbuilder Carrozzeria Vignale, emerged as a beacon of automotive artistry in 1949. This stunning coupé rendition of the iconic Lancia Aprilia captivated audiences at prestigious Auto Salons and concours d’elegance events, showcasing the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship and design innovation. Michelotti’s visionary touch imbued the Aprilia Vignale with a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication. Every curve and contour of its sleek exterior spoke to a harmonious blend of form and function, inviting admiration from all who beheld it. From its gracefully sloping roofline to its distinctive front grille, the Aprilia Vignale exuded an air of refinement and exclusivity. Unveiled at the main Auto Salons of its time, the Aprilia Vignale captivated enthusiasts with its captivating presence and impeccable attention to detail. Its debut at the 1949 Concorso d’Eleganza del Lido di Venezia further solidified its status as a symbol of automotive excellence, garnering accolades and admiration from judges and spectators alike. Not content with merely showcasing its prowess in coupé form, Carrozzeria Vignale also crafted a four-door variant of the Aprilia Vignale, offering discerning buyers a choice of elegance and versatility. Whether adorned in two doors or four, each Aprilia Vignale exemplified the pinnacle of Italian automotive design, a testament to the enduring allure of the Lancia marque.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V4
- Displacement
- 1,486 cc
- Power (CV)
- 48 CV
- Engine speed
- 4,300 rpm
- Transmission
- Manual 4-speed
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Documented
- Giovanni Michelotti
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Vignale
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Concorso d'Eleganza del Lido di Venezia General · verified
- Date
- 1949
- Chassis
- General
Knowledge event_record_key CI1-54273-EVT-5520
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued 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.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| MAUTO — Storia, tecnica e stile Lancia Aprilia www.museoauto.com | Museum technical history |












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