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Lancia Lambda Limousine Coupé Touring

1929Coachwork by Touring

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1929
Body style
Coupé / Limousine
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

The Lancia Lambda Limousine Coupé Touring (1929) was coachbuilt by Touring. Developed during a period of significant innovation in automotive design, the Lambda model was notable for its advanced construction techniques, utilizing a lightweight steel body that contrasted with the heavier wood-framed designs prevalent at the time. The design process involved meticulous attention to proportions and styling, resulting in a streamlined silhouette that was both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Mechanically, the Lambda was equipped with a unique chassis and suspension design that provided enhanced stability and handling. Surviving documentation indicates that the vehicle featured a sophisticated layout, which allowed for improved driving dynamics. The Lambda was powered by a V8 engine, reflecting Lancia’s commitment to performance and engineering excellence.

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
Confidence detail moved from confidence: high_body_variant 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

II Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza Automobili – Cortina General · legacy_preserved
Date
1929
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.

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
Carrozzieri Italiani — 1929 Cortina Concours archive www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Event archive exact entry
Curbside Classic — coachbuilt Lancia Lambda overview www.curbsideclassic.com Independent model history
Carrozzieri Italiani — Milano 1927 event archive www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Related event archive

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records

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