1960 Lancia Flaminia GT Cabriolet (coachwork by Touring)
- Engine
- 2.8L V6 with triple carburettors
- Colour
- Night Blue
A 1960 Lancia Flaminia GT Cabriolet with coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring, this example represents the highest-specification variant of the model, equipped with a triple-carburettor 2.8-litre V6 engine fitted in 1972 as an upgrade from the original 2.5-litre unit. Acquired in unrestored condition in 1982 and subsequently garage-stored for over two decades, the car underwent a comprehensive multi-year restoration completed in 2018, with engine work supervised by Italian-car specialist Gilbert Tissier. Registered in France, it is finished in Night Blue over a fawn leather interior.
Ownership
- 2019-06-30Auction saleEstimate €120,000 – €160,000
- → 1982Unknown prior owner(s) before 1982
Car was originally fitted with a 2.5-litre engine; a 2.8-litre triple-carburettor unit was installed in 1972, suggesting active use or modification during this period.
- 1982 →Private saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
Acquired in unrestored condition and kept in garage storage until 2005, after which a full restoration was carried out over 13 years, completed in 2018. Detailed invoices covering all restoration work are retained.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1972Modification
The original 2.5-litre engine was replaced with a 2.8-litre triple-carburettor unit.
- 2005Restoration
A full restoration was begun after more than two decades of garage storage, encompassing mechanical, bodywork, and interior work carried out over approximately thirteen years and completed in 2018.
Restoration documented by detailed invoices; engine-block work alone cost over €8,100.
- 2015Engine rebuildGilbert Tissier
The 2.8-litre triple-carburettor V6 was completely overhauled, with re-assembly and recommissioning supervised by specialist engineer Gilbert Tissier.
Tissier is noted as a recognised authority on Italian collector cars. Engine-block invoices totalled €8,100.
- 2015Mechanical
A new clutch was fitted and the chassis was fully stripped and treated against corrosion.
- 2015Bodywork
The car was completely resprayed.
- 2016Bodywork
The interior was fully retrimmed.
Work carried out across 2016 and 2017.
- 2019Bodywork
A new soft top was fitted.
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