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Lancia Astura Viotti

1937Coachwork by Viotti

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1937
Engine
V8 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Astura III/IV serie
Type
Limited
Displacement
2,972 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 Viotti (1937) was coachbuilt by Viotti and designed by Mario Revelli di Beaumont. The Astura model was developed in the interwar period, during which Lancia sought to produce a sophisticated vehicle that combined performance with refined styling. The coachbuilding process involved a collaboration between Viotti and Lancia, focusing on the integration of innovative design elements and quality craftsmanship, with attention to proportions that complemented the vehicle’s aerodynamic profile. The construction methods employed by Viotti were characterized by traditional techniques, including hand-formed metalwork and bespoke interior fittings. In terms of stylistic context, the Astura Viotti featured flowing lines and a streamlined design that reflected the era’s fascination with modernity. Mechanically, the Lancia Astura was powered by a V8 engine, providing a balance of power and smooth operation. The chassis was designed to accommodate a range of body styles, enhancing the model’s versatility.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
V8 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Astura III/IV serie
Displacement
2,972 cc
Power (CV)
82 CV
Engine speed
4,000 rpm
Transmission
Manual 4-speed
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Specification notes
DONOR_BASE_ONLY — Lancia historical material documents the Astura from the third series onward with a 2,972 cc narrow-angle V8 producing 82 CV. This is compatible with the 1937 donor/base; it does not independently verify the Viotti body or candidate designer attribution. | 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

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Viotti
Designer · Candidate
Mario Revelli di Beaumont
Manufacturer · Documented
Lancia

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

No events or documented awards are currently recorded 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.

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

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