1963 Lancia Flaminia Touring Convertible 3C Series II

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 - details above • 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 •...