Lancia Belna cabriolet
French registration Engine n° 442 - Same owner for 38 years - Rare and original model - In beautiful condition - An interesting body style From 1934 to 1937, Lancia used to have a manufacturing plant in France and models like the Belna and the Augusta were produced at Bonneuil-sur-Marne. The Belna was equipped with the same 1.2-liter narrow V4, mated to a four-speed gearbox as its equivalent in Italy. This elegant Lancia Belna four-seater convertible's serial number confirms that it was a base for convertible coachwork. The body is attributed to Paul Née, though the vast majority of convertibles on this chassis base were made by Pourtout. The lines are significantly more fluid and examples of this type are very rare, at the most a dozen surviving across the globe. Registered for the first time in 1936, the serial number indicates that this is a factory convertible from 1934. Its current owner purchased this car in 1974 from a collector of Russian motorcycles based out of Viroflay. The restoration was completed in 1984, and since then the owner has taken part in numerous rallies, sometimes fairly far away, without any worries. When the mechanical restoration was being carried out, the original Zenith carburetor was replaced by a vertical Solex to gain some flexibility. The original part and the air filter are supplied with the car, as well as the original maintenance manual. The car has also been equipped with an oil cooler. In an elegant two-tone livery of blue and beige, it has beige leather upholstery and a matching hood. The dashboard in painted steel features a nice set of round dials and all reflects the image Lancia had forged, made with a subtle blend of elegance and sportiness. As the car has rarely been driven in recent times, the Lancia needs a revision. But there is no doubt that this car, which was exhibited at the 2006 edition of Rétromobile, will provide future owners the pleasure of driving a car with fairly 'modern behavior' that is at the same time elegant and rare.
French registration Engine n° 442 - Same owner for 38 years - Rare and original model - In beautiful condition - An interesting body style From 1934 to 1937, Lancia used to have a manufacturing plant in France and models like the Belna and the Augusta were produced at Bonneuil-sur-Marne. The Belna was equipped with the same 1.2-liter narrow V4, mated to a four-speed gearbox as its equivalent in Italy. This elegant Lancia Belna four-seater convertible's serial number confirms that it was a base for convertible coachwork. The body is attributed to Paul Née, though the vast majority of convertibles on this chassis base were made by Pourtout. The lines are significantly more fluid and examples of this type are very rare, at the most a dozen surviving across the globe. Registered for the first time in 1936, the serial number indicates that this is a factory convertible from 1934. Its current owner purchased this car in 1974 from a collector of Russian motorcycles based out of Viroflay. The restoration was completed in 1984, and since then the owner has taken part in numerous rallies, sometimes fairly far away, without any worries. When the mechanical restoration was being carried out, the original Zenith carburetor was replaced by a vertical Solex to gain some flexibility. The original part and the air filter are supplied with the car, as well as the original maintenance manual. The car has also been equipped with an oil cooler. In an elegant two-tone livery of blue and beige, it has beige leather upholstery and a matching hood. The dashboard in painted steel features a nice set of round dials and all reflects the image Lancia had forged, made with a subtle blend of elegance and sportiness. As the car has rarely been driven in recent times, the Lancia needs a revision. But there is no doubt that this car, which was exhibited at the 2006 edition of Rétromobile, will provide future owners the pleasure of driving a car with fairly 'modern behavior' that is at the same time elegant and rare.