THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1927
- Body style
- Faux Cabriolet
- Engine
- V4 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Lambda
- Type
- One-off
- Production
- 1
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
In 1927, a remarkable and unique Lancia Lambda Faux Cabriolet emerged, bearing the exquisite craftsmanship of Touring Milano coachwork. Commissioned for Prince Omar Halim of Egypt, this one-off creation epitomized the bespoke luxury and elegance of its time. The Lancia Lambda, renowned for its innovation as one of the first cars with a load-bearing unitary body, received a distinctive transformation under the skilled hands of Touring Milano. The Faux Cabriolet design, a style blending the appearance of a convertible with a fixed roof, added an extra layer of sophistication to an already prestigious automobile. The collaboration between Touring Milano and Prince Omar Halim resulted in a harmonious fusion of Italian design and Egyptian royalty, creating an automotive masterpiece that reflected both opulence and exclusivity. The bespoke nature of this one-off vehicle showcased the pinnacle of automotive customization in the 1920s. The Lancia Lambda Faux Cabriolet remains a testament to the era’s spirit of individuality and craftsmanship, where the collaboration between a visionary prince and a distinguished coachbuilder led to the creation of an unparalleled automotive masterpiece, marrying cutting-edge engineering with timeless aesthetic appeal.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V4 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Lambda
- Specification notes
- DONOR_BASE_PROJECTION — base-model technical fields projected from MONT-LANCIA-LAMBDA-1927 because make/model/year match exactly. This does not assert that the coachbuilt/special vehicle retained identical tuning or performance.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Touring
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.











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