RHD Appia SIII at Brightwells, no reserve

[GerardJPC]

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2636-06-Apr-2024/5111~1-1961-lancia-appia-series-iii-saloon 

La Vera Lancia!   RHD, in the old Lancia manner, but not a UK car, it appears.

MY LHD Appia was probably sold to a German buyer.

[Kevinlincs]

What's the process for that car as regards getting a UK registration?
Is it relatively straight-forward or a paperwork nightmare? And do you get an age appropriate number as it's pre letter/symbol age?
Guessing it's a recent import so an unknown history?
Does look a nice thing though, anybody know of it?

[mikeC]

Perfectly straightforward, Kevin. Don't waste effort using the Italian registration documents - if it's not in English DVLA will reject it. Just get an authentication letter from the Club and all will be well; DVLA will issue an age-related number based on the year of manufacture - 84886 dates the car to mid-1961 so it should be issued with a non-suffix number.

[Kevinlincs]

Perfectly straightforward, Kevin. Don't waste effort using the Italian registration documents - if it's not in English DVLA will reject it. Just get an authentication letter from the Club and all will be well; DVLA will issue an age-related number based on the year of manufacture - 84886 dates the car to mid-1961 so it should be issued with a non-suffix number.

Excellent, thanks Mike.
I'll keep my eye on it, will try and get a look at it beforehand as pictures don't always tell all the truth!
Appreciate your advice, Kev 

[richardlewis]

FYI... having to consider selling my silver s3 Appia berlina RHD in the spring as I am going to lose the storage/ garage.... great shame as it's been a brilliant car for me last 3 years.. done about 5000 miles !
Anyone interested can contact me directly before advertising it... it's in excellent overall condition ... a few marks on the bodywork , excellent interior.. serviced recently etc.
Richard Lewis 07535163957
PS value very tricky to say ... 8 to 10k ?

[GerardJPC]

If you are anywhere near south Oxfordshire I can offer space in a dry barn for storage.

[richardlewis]

Newbury actually... it's very kind ... don't want to sell !...it's a bit far really, as I do like to drive it regularly .. I am looking for a garage nearby atm, but would keep you in mind certainly !
Many thanks , I might advertise it within the club to start ... see what response I get.
Rich