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Title: Coming up for auction Post by: fay66 on 18 September, 2011, 11:50:11 PM UNIQUE 1949 DE LUCA FIAT-LANCIA SPORT BARCHETTA Marque : DeLuca Fiat Lancia Model : ARDEA SPORT Year: 1949 Price: on request Chassis n. : 217238 Engine : Lancia Ardea 100-9141049 Capacity: 4 cil / 903 cc Homologations: ASI gold plate / FIVA identity card Mechanicals: perfect Body work: steel History: Unique car, custom built in 1949 for racing purposes by the pilot DeLuca, named “Lupo delle Calabrie” (this why the wolf mascot on the car). Entered several race as “circuito di Posillipo” and “grio delle Calabrie”. Based on a prewar Fiat 509 chassis , it’s equipped with an original front spring leaf suspension and fitted with Lancia Ardea engine and gearbox MORE PHOTOS IN THE WEBSITE www.cristianoluzzago.it call +39-328-2454909 or mail info@cristianoluzzago.it Brian 8227 8) Title: Re: Coming up for auction Post by: the.cern on 19 September, 2011, 07:41:58 AM Well spotted Brian !!
What a beautiful little thing, and appears to be unrestored to a large extent. It is a pity there is not at least some Lancia elements in the body/frame, particularly a sliding pillar front axle. Andy Title: Re: Coming up for auction Post by: DavidLaver on 19 September, 2011, 12:53:41 PM That's made MY day. Shows how a "special" can still look good on a long wheelbase and steel wheels. Just had to check about when the five speed boxes came in, wiki says the third series.
Anyone else think that mascot on the back is doing a wee into the tank? For me the Fiat chassis (if it is) is no issue, but I don't think that's 509 front suspension... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fiat_509_Spider_1925.jpg Anyone recognise the instruments, wheel, or peddles? David Title: Re: Coming up for auction Post by: fay66 on 19 September, 2011, 06:29:17 PM The Aurelia B20 GT and the Flaminia 3c also look rather tasty!
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