1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Pre-Series
- Engine
- Originally 2.5L V6 triple-carburettor unit; currently fitted with uprated 2.8L V6 triple Weber 40mm unit producing ~180 bhp
A 1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato, chassis 824.00.1011, among the first 99 pre-series cars built with covered headlights. Delivered new to Italy with factory competition specification including a triple-Weber 2.5-litre 3C engine, perspex windows, and competition seats. Subsequently upgraded with a 2.8-litre Supersport engine rebuilt by Jim Stokes Engineering to produce 180 bhp, while the original drivetrain is retained and included in the sale. Used extensively on international long-distance rallies.
Ownership
- 2021-10-10Auction saleEstimate €500,000 – €700,000
- 1959 →Factory deliveryItalian first ownerpartial documentation
Took delivery of the car new in Italy and specifically requested competition specification, including a triple-Weber 2500cc engine, perspex windows, and competition seating.
- 2010 →Acquisition unknownAnthonypartial documentation
Acquired the car and undertook significant performance upgrades using period-correct Flaminia components, including a 2.8-litre Supersport engine assembly sourced from Omicron Engineering and subsequent work by Jim Stokes Engineering in England. Also used the car on long-distance rallies across multiple countries with his wife Anna.
Competition
- —Rallies in Chile and ArgentinaDriver: Anthony
Car used by Anthony and his wife Anna on touring rallies in South America during approximately the last decade prior to the sale.
- —Rallies in Scotland, Italy, France, and SwitzerlandDriver: Anthony
Car used on European touring rallies over approximately the decade before the sale, described as reliable and pleasant to drive.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2010ModificationOmicron Engineering
A complete 2.8-litre Flaminia Supersport engine with large 40mm carburettors and a Supersport close-ratio transaxle with taller final drive were sourced and fitted in place of the original 2.5-litre drivetrain.
Parts supplied by Omicron Engineering; original 2.5-litre engine and transaxle retained and included with the car.
- —Engine rebuildJim Stokes Engineering
The installed 2.8-litre engine was further developed and rebuilt, achieving outputs of approximately 180 bhp and 191 lb/ft torque with a broad, near-flat torque curve across the mid-range; dyno documentation available.
The same workshop had previously rebuilt Lancia D50 Grand Prix engines for the owner and Guido Rosani.
- —Modification
An auxiliary 15-litre fuel tank and twin Facit electric fuel pumps were installed to extend range for long-distance rally use.
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