As noted in the history file, this Second Series, 2.6 Litre Astura was built as factory production number 1099. To this day, it retains chassis number 30-2091 and engine number 1094 thus making it a matching numbers example. The original date of sale was 18th May 1933 and the day after it was dispatched to Pinin Farina for its coachwork, again the body it retains to this day.
The first owner is believed to be Baron Th. De Gunzburg, a Russian national who was living in Amsterdam at the time. The second known owners were the Suiker Brothers who were also based in Amsterdam and they acquired the car in May 1956. In 1968 it was bought by Mr L.W. Teeuw via a dealer in Haarlem, by this time the car was languishing in the back of an old barn and had not seen any use for quite some time.
The restoration work did not start immediately but by 1972 the engine was rebuilt; of note the cylinders were slightly over bored, new crankshaft bearings were fitted and both the timing and water pump chains were replaced. The water pump, oil pump and complete valve mechanism was also overhauled completely.
The complete suspension, axles and gearbox were also overhauled as required and it was rewired throughout. At around 1977/ 78 the bodywork was completely stripped and repainted and the interior benefitted from a complete retrim, all of this work being done by specialists in Holland with the guidance and assistance of those within the Lancia enthusiast fraternity.
The current custodian purchased the car in 1983 and it has remained in his collection ever since, albeit with sporadic use. Overall condition now is how one would expect an older restoration to have held up over nearly 35 years. It is more than usable and presentable but depending on intended future use it could require some additional work, namely the hood soft top is now rather brittle and could do with replacement. Mechanically it drives well and is a refreshingly quiet runner with smooth gearshift and easy clutch operation.
Imminently usable, it is currently MOT’d and welcome to any inspection. Please enquire for further information, Worldwide transport can be arranged if required.
The first owner is believed to be Baron Th. De Gunzburg, a Russian national who was living in Amsterdam at the time. The second known owners were the Suiker Brothers who were also based in Amsterdam and they acquired the car in May 1956. In 1968 it was bought by Mr L.W. Teeuw via a dealer in Haarlem, by this time the car was languishing in the back of an old barn and had not seen any use for quite some time.
The restoration work did not start immediately but by 1972 the engine was rebuilt; of note the cylinders were slightly over bored, new crankshaft bearings were fitted and both the timing and water pump chains were replaced. The water pump, oil pump and complete valve mechanism was also overhauled completely.
The complete suspension, axles and gearbox were also overhauled as required and it was rewired throughout. At around 1977/ 78 the bodywork was completely stripped and repainted and the interior benefitted from a complete retrim, all of this work being done by specialists in Holland with the guidance and assistance of those within the Lancia enthusiast fraternity.
The current custodian purchased the car in 1983 and it has remained in his collection ever since, albeit with sporadic use. Overall condition now is how one would expect an older restoration to have held up over nearly 35 years. It is more than usable and presentable but depending on intended future use it could require some additional work, namely the hood soft top is now rather brittle and could do with replacement. Mechanically it drives well and is a refreshingly quiet runner with smooth gearshift and easy clutch operation.
Imminently usable, it is currently MOT’d and welcome to any inspection. Please enquire for further information, Worldwide transport can be arranged if required.
