THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1935
- Body style
- Roadster
- Engine
- V8
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 2,973 cc
- Power
- 82 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 Astura Spider Pininfarina, making its grand entrance at the esteemed 1935 Concours d’Elegance of Turin, serves as a testament to the ingenuity and artistic brilliance that defined its era. Marked by a mesmerizing Comet motif, this captivating design echoes the celebrated “Flying Star” body language introduced by Carrozzeria Touring, a style that had previously earned acclaim and numerous accolades at various concours d’elegance competitions. Evidently drawing inspiration from Touring Superleggera’s iconic Flying Star series, Pininfarina skillfully incorporated elements of this distinctive design into the creation of the Lancia Astura Roadster. Despite the unmistakable influence, Pininfarina managed to infuse the Astura with its own unique flair, resulting in an automotive masterpiece of breathtaking beauty. The Lancia Astura Spider Pininfarina, with its elegant lines, graceful curves, and refined detailing, captured the imaginations of enthusiasts and critics alike. From its sleek profile to its meticulously crafted exterior, every facet of the Astura exuded sophistication and class. The 1935 Concours d’Elegance of Turin provided the perfect stage for its debut, where it shone alongside other automotive masterpieces, ultimately clinching the Category Prize (Categoria B Vetture aperte sport a due o più posti, con motore di cilindrata oltre i 1500 cc). Behind the wheel was Mr. Blaetter Fredy. Amidst stiff competition, the Astura emerged as a symbol of innovation and creativity, garnering admiration and praise from all who beheld it. Beyond its aesthetic allure, the Lancia Astura Spider Pininfarina also showcased technological prowess, boasting advanced engineering and performance capabilities ahead of its time. Its powerful engine, paired with a meticulously crafted chassis, delivered a driving experience that was both exhilarating and refined, solidifying its place in automotive history.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
- Production notes
- Exact chassis 33-5181 is secure for the 1935 Astura 233C Roadster Pinin Farina, but production_units=1 is not a proven body-family census. Numeric count cleared; exact chassis identity and Turin 1935 chronology retained.
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
- Specification notes
- Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Lancia Astura Series III–IV: narrow-angle V8, 2973 cc, 82 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
04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
Chassis & provenance
Chassis 33-5181
- Chassis number
- 33-5181
- Year
- 1935
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
VII Concorso d'Eleganza per Automobili – Torino General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1935
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events|list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.
Concorso d'Eleganza delle Automobili – Torino General · From the historical archive
- Date
- 5 May 1935
- Chassis
- General
- Venue
- Parco del Valentino · Torino
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 3 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 Astura Berlina Gran Sport III Serie www.museonicolis.com | Museum vehicle history |













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