THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1937
- Body style
- Berlina / Limousine / Torpedo
- Engine
- V4 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Artena
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 1,927 cc
- Power
- 55 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 Artena Berlina (1937) was coachbuilt by Pininfarina and designed by Mario Revelli di Beaumont. Developed during a period of significant innovation in Italian automotive design, the Lancia Artena Berlina represented the fusion of functionality and stylistic refinement. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions, with the body constructed using traditional methods that emphasized both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. The design featured elegant lines and a streamlined silhouette, reflective of the era’s trends in automotive styling. Mechanically, the Lancia Artena Berlina was equipped with a robust chassis that facilitated a comfortable ride and engaging driving experience. Documentation indicates that the vehicle utilized a sophisticated suspension system that enhanced stability and handling, characteristics that were pivotal for vehicles of its class. The precise configuration of the engine and other mechanical components, while not detailed here, contributed to the model’s performance capabilities. Production figures and chassis numbers remain limited, indicating a selective output that catered to a niche market. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Lancia Artena Berlina Luminosa stands as a key subject of study within the context of 1930s automotive development, showcasing the collaborative efforts of notable figures in the automotive industry.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V4 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Artena
- Displacement
- 1,927 cc
- Power (CV)
- 55 CV
- Engine speed
- 4,000 rpm
- Transmission
- Manual 4-speed
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Specification notes
- DONOR_BASE_PROJECTION — base-model technical fields projected from PF-LAN-ARTENA-PF-FAMILY-1937-42 because make/model/year match exactly. This does not assert that the coachbuilt/special vehicle retained identical tuning or performance. | Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Lancia Artena: narrow-angle V4, 1924 cc, 55 CV at 4000 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Coachbuilt-body dimensions, weight and maximum speed are intentionally not inherited.
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Candidate
- Mario Revelli di Beaumont
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Pininfarina
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Coppa d'Oro Principessa di Piemonte – Villa Olmo General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1937
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.
Villa Olmo General · From the historical archive
- Date
- 1937
- Chassis
- General
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 |
|---|---|
| Museo Nicolis — Lancia Artena II serie www.museonicolis.com | Museum vehicle history |













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