Lancia Flaminia Coupe and GT (1957 – 1967) Review

The Lancia Flaminia Coupé was another Pininfarina masterpiece, which has stood the test of time incredibly well, despite limited sales when new. The two-door coupe was closely related to the saloon, and predated the trend towards three-box coupes, such as the Fiat 130 and Rolls-Royce Camarge (incidentally, both also by Pininfarina).

The resulting coupe was built on a shortened wheelbase that ended up being shared with all other two-door versions. The Coupé were handsome and desirable, and pitched in an elevated market sector. Therefore, it was not a mass-produced car – with 5282 Coupés were built. There were other versions, most notably, the Carrozzeria Touring designed GT, which featured different styling and a two-seat cabin. The Flaminia was the last Lancia to be offered in so many coachbuilt variations, and respresented the end of an era. Values are high as a consequence, although nowhere near the Aurelia. Buy one now, if you can afford one.