CG #55 - 1935 Lancia Augusta Bertone coupe

[Craig Gillingham]

For 1 point, tell me the year, make, model and the coach builder of this car.

[Craig Gillingham]

Up to Expert level.

[bentleybob]

Italian?

[Craig Gillingham]

Italian?

Yes.

[frederick59]

Fiat?

[Craig Gillingham]

Fiat?

No, not a Fiat.

[frederick59]

Alfa Romeo?

[Craig Gillingham]

Alfa Romeo?

No, not that either.

[Bill Murray]

Hi Craig:

Not my area of research, but can it be a Lancia, possibly an Aprilia due to short wheelbase and maybe 1938/9ish.  Don't know the body builder.

[Craig Gillingham]

Not my area of research, but can it be a Lancia, possibly an Aprilia due to short wheelbase and maybe 1938/9ish.  Don't know the body builder.

That's pretty close. It is a Lancia, but not an Aprilia, and a bit older than 1938. Locked for you until your next reply or 24hrs, whichever is soonest.

[Bill Murray]

Hi Craig:

Only two days here and I am addicted and spending way to much time on the questions.

I cannot upload my example photo as it is in html format and I haven't been able to convert it to jpg yet.

I suggest today it may be a 1935 Lancia Augusta with coachwork by Garavini.
If that is not correct, please unlock the thread as I am working on 4-5 other quiz questions and need to let this one rest a bit.

[Bill Murray]

OK, here is the photo.  Note the roofline, door hinges and general design of the fenders/wings are close although not identical.

[Craig Gillingham]

1935 Lancia Augusta with coachwork by Garavini

That's close. It is a 1935 Lancia Augusta, but not by Garavini. I'll hold it locked for you, as you're quite close to solving this puzzle. Otherwise, I'm sure someone else will jump in with the answer.

[thorax]

always locked?

[Bill Murray]

Craig: 
Please unlock it, I can't work on it for a while.

[Craig Gillingham]

Please unlock it, I can't work on it for a while.

OK, Unlocked.

[bentleybob]

Bertone

[thorax]

 

[Craig Gillingham]

Bertone

Yes, correct, another point for you.

Thorax -sorry you missed out.

Here's another photo looking from the rear.

[bentleybob]

Thx for the point, Craig

[thorax]

no problem Craig