THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
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 Dilambda Berlina (1932) was coachbuilt by Castagna. Developed during a period when Lancia sought to combine engineering excellence with sophisticated design, the Dilambda was distinguished by its advanced technical features and luxurious coachwork. The design process involved meticulous attention to proportions and craftsmanship, with Castagna employing traditional coachbuilding methods to achieve a refined aesthetic.
The Lancia Dilambda featured a robust mechanical configuration, powered by a V8 engine, which contributed to its performance and handling characteristics. The chassis, designated as 27-934, provided a solid foundation for the bodywork, which was characterized by flowing lines and an elegant silhouette representative of the era’s stylistic context. In production terms, only one example of this model was constructed, underscoring its rarity and significance within the automotive landscape.
Documentation indicates that the Lancia Dilambda Berlina was exhibited at various automotive events, highlighting its status as a bespoke automobile that catered to an elite clientele. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Lancia Dilambda Town Car remains a noteworthy subject of study for automotive historians interested in the interplay between engineering innovation and artistic design in early 20th-century automobiles.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V8
- Displacement
- 3,960 cc
- Power (CV)
- 100 CV
- Engine speed
- 4,000 rpm
- Transmission
- Manual 4-speed
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Specification notes
- Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Lancia Dilambda: V8, 3960 cc, 100 CV at 4000 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Wheelbase, body dimensions, weight and maximum speed vary by series/body and are intentionally not inherited.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Castagna
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
Chassis & provenance
Chassis 27-934
- Chassis number
- 27-934
- Engine number
- 1031
- Year
- 1932
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 1 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 / Epocauto — Lancia Dilambda technical history www.museonicolis.com | Museum technical article |











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