1962 Lancia Appia Berlina

The car is being sold as part of a large private collection. It has been on static display as a museum exhibit for a number of years so, consequently, our assessment of it is made purely on the grounds of its appearance. 

It will require recommissioning and is sold strictly as seen. The only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery.  In most cases the papers shown are photocopies, unless otherwise stated. 

The cars, while located in Greece, may be subject to your local rate of import VAT.

Please contact freddie.woodd@bonhams.com should you have further questions.

We understand that the car was the recipient of some restoration work to the body and mechanicals between 2006, when the odometer was recorded as showing 59,185 kms, and June 2010.

Today, the odometer is showing 59,205 kms.

The car presents very well from every angle and the distinctive bodywork - with its absence of ‘B’ pillars - appears to be free of any dents, dinks or other aberrations of note. 

The shut lines and panel gaps look even and true. 

We know that the car was taken back to bare metal and resprayed during its restoration.

There are a few scuffs and paint chips on and around the boot lid.

The chrome-work is good throughout and has just a few marks here and there as evidence of the car’s long life.

The wheels (with their striking red Lancia logos on the hub caps), lights, lenses, badging and other exterior fixtures and fittings all appear to be in very good order.

We understand the car’s interior to be highly original and authentic, as perhaps supported by a note saying “The upholsteries [sic] are perfect!” in a list of works undertaken during restoration.

Certainly, the blue leather on the seats, front and back, looks to have survived the passage of time with commendable resilience and we’ve seen no holes, splits, cracks or tears anywhere on the upholstery. 

The door cards look good. 

There is a split to the headlining, plus a few marks and stains.

Aside from one or two scuffs to the trim and the odd scratch on the glove compartment door, the dashboard and surrounds look to be in fine fettle.

Having neither started nor driven the car, we can’t vouch for the efficacy of any controls, switches, gauges, dials or other mechanical or electrical systems and components.

There is a little surface rust around the rim of the engine bay, but everything inside appears clean, dry and in its right and proper place.

The documentation is limited to an invoice, a list of works carried out during the restoration and some accompanying photographs of the work in progress. 

This is a fine example of a typically stylish and technologically innovative car from Lancia.

It seems to us to be in very good condition indeed and has a great deal of distinctively Italian charm to it.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of €5,000 - €7,000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Athens, Greece. To arrange an appointment to inspect this vehicle, please use the ‘Enquire About This Vehicle’ button on the listing. Feel free to ask any questions, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.