THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Lancia
- Base model
- Astura
- Coachbuilt version
- Pinin Farina Coupé family 1935–36
- Coachbuilder
- Pininfarina
- Production period
- 1935
- Body style
- Coupé
- Engine
- V8
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 2,973 cc
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 Astura Coupé (1936) was coachbuilt by Pininfarina and designed by Pininfarina. Developed during a period marked by innovation in automotive design, the Astura Coupé featured a streamlined silhouette that highlighted the artistry of its coachbuilding. The construction process utilized advanced techniques for the era, focusing on both aesthetic appeal and functional integrity, with proportions that balanced elegance and performance.
Mechanically, the Lancia Astura Coupé was equipped with a V8 engine, powered by a configuration that provided a significant output for its class. The chassis was constructed to support advanced suspension systems, enhancing ride quality and handling characteristics. This model exemplified the integration of style and engineering, reflecting the collaborative efforts of Lancia and Pininfarina in automotive design.
Production of the Lancia Astura Coupé was limited to a single unit, highlighting its exclusivity and the bespoke nature of its construction. Documentation indicates that it was exhibited in various automotive showcases, emphasizing its significance within the context of luxury coachbuilding. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Lancia Astura Coupé Pininfarina remains a noteworthy subject for automotive historians, illustrating the pinnacle of artistry and engineering that characterized its era.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
- Production notes
- Legacy Coupé page mapped to the Pinin Farina Astura Coupé family 1935–36. Family-level record, not a single physical car; legacy Units=1 removed.
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V8
- Displacement
- 2,973 cc
- Power (CV)
- 82 CV
- Engine speed
- 4,000 rpm
- Transmission
- Manual 4-speed
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Pininfarina
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Coupé
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & awards
Geneva General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1936
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery 1 photographs
10 / CONNECTED HISTORY
Timeline
Chronological history1 dated records
- Unassigned chassis · Event
Geneva
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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