THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1924
- Body style
- Coupé
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 2,119 cc
- Power
- 49 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 Lambda Coupé De Ville (1924) was coachbuilt by Alessio. Developed during the early 1920s, the Lambda series marked a significant advancement in automotive design, particularly through its introduction of a unitary body structure, which contributed to a reduction in weight and enhanced rigidity. The coachbuilding process for the Lambda Coupé De Ville involved meticulous attention to proportions and aesthetic balance, utilizing traditional techniques alongside innovative practices of the period. Mechanically, the Lambda was notable for its advanced engineering, featuring a V4 engine configuration, which was relatively uncommon for vehicles of its time, providing a balance of power and efficiency. The chassis was designed to accommodate this unique engine layout, offering a lightweight yet robust platform that supported the vehicle’s performance characteristics. The suspension system was engineered to improve ride comfort and handling, reflecting the evolving demands of automotive consumers during the 1920s. Production data for the Lambda Coupé De Ville indicates that it was part of a limited series, with specific chassis numbers documented for historical reference. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Lancia Lambda Coupé De Ville Alessio remains a significant representation of early 20th-century automotive innovation and craftsmanship, illustrating the collaboration between manufacturers and coachbuilders in the evolution of automotive design.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Displacement
- 2,119 cc
- Power (hp)
- 49 hp
- Power (CV)
- 49 CV
- Engine speed
- 3,000 rpm
- Specification notes
- LANCIA LAMBDA IV-SERIES model-level mechanical baseline: 1924–1925 fourth series, 2119 cc narrow-angle V4, approximately 49 bhp at 3000 rpm. Applied only to engine fields. Exact Alessio Coupé de Ville chassis, gearbox configuration, dimensions, weight and performance remain open.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Alessio
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Paris General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1924
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.
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 |
|---|---|
| Lancia Motor Club — Lancia Lambda lanciamc.co.uk | Marque club reference |
| Classic & Sports Car — Lancia Lambda Fourth Series factfile www.classicandsportscar.com | Specialist technical reference |










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