Lancia Flaminia Touring Convertible 3C 2.5
1955 marked the beginning of a new era for the Lancia brand. The Lancia family could no longer sustain the company, founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia, and had to sell their shares in the family business after 49 years. During this period, Lancia's own designer, Pininfarina, unveiled a large sedan intended as a successor to the Lancia Aurelia. Lancia Flaminia Coupé GT (1959–1963) The second variant, offered between the spring of 1959 and mid-1967, was built by Carrozzeria Touring and is recognizable by the GT designation (=Gran Turismo). The design was based on that of the Maserati 3500 GT. Essentially, like the PF Coupé, this car shared the same technical components as the sedan. Touring's distinctive Superleggera construction, a body with an aluminum tubular frame, resulted in a weight reduction of 200 kg. As a result, the unladen weight of the Touring Coupé was only 1.337 kg. Thanks to the shortened wheelbase of 2.
1955 marked the beginning of a new era for the Lancia brand. The Lancia family could no longer sustain the company, founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia, and had to sell their shares in the family business after 49 years.
During this period, Lancia's own designer, Pininfarina, unveiled a large sedan intended as a successor to the Lancia Aurelia.
Lancia Flaminia Coupé GT (1959–1963)
The second variant, offered between the spring of 1959 and mid-1967, was built by Carrozzeria Touring and is recognizable by the GT designation (=Gran Turismo). The design was based on that of the Maserati 3500 GT. Essentially, like the PF Coupé, this car shared the same technical components as the sedan. Touring's characteristic Superleggera construction, a body with an aluminium tubular frame, resulted in a weight reduction of 200 kg. Consequently, the curb weight of the Touring Coupé was only 1.337 kg. Thanks to the shortened wheelbase of 2.520 mm and the smaller frontal area, performance and handling were improved.
In 1960, the magazine Auto, Motor und Sport was enthusiastic about the car and ranked it among the best-handling production sports cars. Compared to the Pininfarina Coupé, the Touring Coupé had a stiffer suspension, was louder, and faster. In tests, the 2,5-liter version accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 12,8 seconds. The top speed was 180 km/h.
The Touring Coupé was not a cheap car either, with a starting price of DM 29.850. Leather upholstery cost an extra DM 510. In Italy, the Lancia was considered the Ferrari of the middle class. However, a Ferrari 275, priced at around DM 49.000, was considerably more expensive than the Touring.
The car was continuously further developed. Like the Pininfarina Coupé, the Touring benefited from engine improvements. The first series (Type 824) was initially equipped with a single carburetor and 87 kW (119 hp), followed by the 3C version with three double carburetors and 103 kW (140 hp). The second series (Type 826), introduced in the autumn of 1963, had the 2,8-liter engine with an output of 110 kW (150 hp).
Only a few examples of the Flaminia Touring were built. Nevertheless, it is seen more often at classic car events than the Pininfarina Coupé. The availability of spare parts is comparable to that of the Pininfarina Coupé. Truly good examples are rare, as the aluminium body requires considerable expertise to repair.
Flaminia GTL
The Flaminia GTL was a 2+2 coupé variant of the GT with an extended wheelbase of 2600 mm.
The Flaminia Touring Convertible presented here is a FULLY restored car. The restoration has been fully executed and the car is now in better condition than a new one delivered at the time. It is finished in Off-White with a brown leather interior. It also drives fantastically and still needs to be fully broken in. Everything is new. A beautiful convertible for a true open Lancia driver. See below for the very impressive list of all items that have been renewed or improved.
Model: Lancia Flaminia Touring Convertible Series II
Full matching in respect to (a) body (b) engine (c) gearbox (d) interior (e) exterior
• tipo: Convertible
• color: Avorio Chantilly Max Meyer no 12043 / Lechler 13225
• Series: 2
• version: 3-C = 3 X 2 Weber carbs
• Engine: 2458 cm3
• Manufacturing period: 1961-1963
• Production numbers: from 2001 up to 2246
• Quantity manufactured: 246 cars only
• Floorpan: steel & new
• Subframe: steel & new
• Body: aluminum 'superleggera' & new
• Engine number: 823.10 * 16560 *
• Chassis number: 824.14 * 2129 *
• Gearbox no: 824.10
• Ratio crown=pinion wheel 13 X 45
• Horse power: CV 140 @ 5600 RPM/min
• Engine type: V-6
• Engine: V-angle 60 degrees
• Pistons: 80 X 81,5 = diam/bore
This vehicle is 100% new including the below stated parts:
• Diaphragm Clutch Housing
• Diaphragm belonging Clutch disc
• Diaphragm belonging Clutch release bearing
• GEARBOX 13 X 45 Ratio
• all inner bearings
• all synchromesh rings
• all gaskets
• both outer rubber sockets/condoms
• both inner rubber seal rings = viton qual.
• all smart rings
• cleaned inside & outside
• New gearbox oil inside
• H4 head lamps & bulbs
• front & rear bumpers in INOX-T304 stainless steel
• grill
• 4 wheels: 16 Inch tubeless having the correct ET-values & Off-sett & center hole dimensions
• 4 tires: Pirelli Chrono 175/75 X 16 inches
• NO inner tires
• 4 hub caps
• 4 wheel rings
• subframe
• city & direction lights
• 12-volt battery
• all rubbers for the entire car
• by panels
• door-windows mechanisms (2)
• soft top
• by windows (both)
• door handles
• door locks
• by rails
• air filter 3-c
• 3-C original weber carbs & re-made by www.carburatorigermani.com
• H2O pump (increased capacity)
• Air-duct 10% increase cooling capacity
• H2O thermostat (= our improved version)
• Oil pump
• Oil Filter
• Oil Cooler
• Oil Cooler tubes & improved fittings (= better flow)
• Radiator
• Blower on radiator tipo Revotec
• Relays (all)
• Ignition switch & keys
• Dashboard dials
• RPM & KM inner & outer cables
• ENGINE fully overhauled = better than original = 2500 CC
• pistons ex factory = http://www.motorpiston.it CEO Mr Ivan Camera
• piston rings ex factory = http://www.motorpiston.it
• pistons center pin ex factory = http://www.motorpiston.it
• bearings ex factory = http://www.motorpiston.it
• camshaft
• gaskets
• timing chain
• timing wheels
• timing spring
• oil pump rotor
• oil pump inner rubber seal (pos. no. 2 in partsbook)
• crankshaft overhauled in relation to all new bearings
• 6 exhaust valves
• 6 inlet valves
• 12 valves seals (suitable for lead-free petrol)
• all valves springs
• all valves lower rings underneath the springs
• all values shafts
• INOX-T304 stainless steel exhaust system
• INOX-T304 stainless steel 6-fingers exhaust manifold
• AC Alternator 480 Watt = 40 AMP/gr @ 1800 RPM
• Wires (all) acc. to our nowadays 12 Volts EU standards
• FRONT wheel bearings
• REAR-wheel bearings
• TRANS-AXLE all parts; rubbers, bearings, rings, pins
• TRANS-AXLE (3) INOX-T304 stainless steel balance discs
• Clutch Diaphragma Sachs Corp.
• Bell-House bearings (3)
• Silent block = ALL = brand new
• SUB-FRAME
• Shock Absorbers (4) Bilstein GmbH
• Upper Ball-Joints in INOX-T304 stainless steel
• Lower Ball-Joints in INOX-T304 stainless steel
• Steering Joints
• Track Rod Assembly
• Steering house (main) & assistant steering house
• Front Spiral Springs (2)
• Rear Leaf Springs (2)
• Brake Servo in INOX-T304 stainless steel
• Disc-Brake-Calipers (8) INOX-T304 stainles steel
• Disc Brake Pads (8)
• Hand-Brake inner & outer cables
• Hand-Brake pads (4)
• Brake Master Cylinder: version ATE/Bendix Germany: a HIGH quality steel modified to fit onto a Lancia Flaminia
• Brake hoses (3) thee flexible version
• Brake Tubes: Bronze-Copper Alloy acc.to DIN-TUEV standard
• Horn & Compressor
• CCT Computerized Injection
• Ignition coil
• Gaskets = ALL
• Heater switch
• Heater switch inner rubber disc
• Brake-Oil container
• Pedal rubbers (3)
• H2O hoses for this car
• Hardy GmbH Germany = a 12-Volt electr.Petrol pump
• Bronze-Copper Petrol tubes from Petrol-Tank upto Carburator incl. a return tube to avoid a potential back-fire…..
• Buoy-Flotter INOX-T304 stainless steel; newly manufactured & modified to fit onto this Lancia Flaminia Touring convertible
• Leather; doors, seats, panels = cognac color
• Fabric: high quality
• Foam sheets onto entire floor to avoid sound
• sound deadening pads onto both doors & trunk floor
• trunk lock
• trunk light
• trunk handle in INOX-T304 stainless steel
• Lancia scrito=text onto radio-replacement cover
• Dashboard radio replacement cover
• trunk opening supports
• bonnet opening supports
• H2O electric 12 Volts pump & Dashboard knob
• H2O pump & all inner bearings & seals
• Transaxle balance discs (3)
• Aluminum light-weight Petrol tank
• Rubber shock-stoppers (4)
• 12 Volt bulbs
• Tail-Light units (2)
• Tail-light units lenses (4)
• Tail-Light reverse driving units
• Front-Lamps outer rings (4)
• Grill
• Left – & Right Fender orange direction lights (2nd series)
• original newly hand-made outside drivers-door mirror
• window wipers & window wiper arms
• cabin mirror
• steering wheel (=3 mm thicker)
• All chrome parts = re-chromed
starter motor
• starter motor relay
• Carburetor 3-C incl original air filter housing=body
• 3-C inner air filter unit
• “super leggera” (2) scritto INOX-T304 stainless steel onto bonnet
• Touring Milano badge on trunk
• Touring Milano bagdes onto bonnet (2)
• Upper Dashboard = black leather
• ALARM switch (into gloves locker) onto all 4 direction lights
• Seats heating (2) = a 12 Volts switch underneath seats
• Exhaust support rubbers
• Exhaust support springs (thick-ones & thin-ones)
• Front window
• Front window rubber seal
• Front upper & lower LEFT & RIGHT inner support axles by INOX-T304 stainless steel
• Front upper & lower LEFT & RIGHT inner support bushings by PU-POM
• SPARK PLUGS (6) type NGK
• INGNITION CABLES (7) silicon version
• HARDY DISCS/Donuts (3) onto Trans-axle drive-shaft
• RUBBER SOCKETS/covers (2) onto gearbox drive shafts
• USB plugs (under dashboard) to charge mobile phone & use navigation unit