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Lancia Astura Spider Pininfarina

1935Coachwork by Pininfarina

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

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Museo Nicolis — Lancia Astura Berlina Gran Sport III Serie www.museonicolis.com Museum vehicle history

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history2 dated records

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