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26 - 1960 – Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato
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Estimate €150,000 - €200,000
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1960 – Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Chassis no. 824001289 French vehicle registration document Vehicle sold without a roadworthiness test “Formerly owned by Gérard Oury and Michèle Morgan, impeccable history!” When it was unveiled in 1957, the Flaminia succeeded the iconic Aurelia and epitomised the pinnacle of Lancia’s craftsmanship. A true technological showcase for the Turin-based marque, it featured the famous V6 engine designed by Francesco De Virgilio and boasted a sophisticated design. Its stability at high speeds and mechanical refinement quickly established it as one of the finest European grand tourers of its era. To give its new flagship a sportier edge, Lancia turned to Zagato. The Milanese coachbuilder then entrusted the project to a young designer with a promising future: Ercole Spada. Unveiled in 1958, the Flaminia Sport Zagato immediately stood out for its low, light and aerodynamic silhouette. Its famous double-bubble roof became one of Zagato’s most iconic signatures, whilst its perfect proportions lent it a timeless elegance.    Lighter and more powerful than the other versions in the Flaminia range, it appealed to a clientele of discerning enthusiasts seeking a GT that was as refined as it was exclusive. Exclusivity, indeed… only 205 examples of the first series were produced: 99 with fairing-covered headlights, and 106 with exposed headlights, like our example. These early production runs are also recognisable by their 2.5-litre V6 engine, which was later upgraded to a 2.8-litre unit.     The story of our particular car begins in mid-1960, in the window of the Lancia dealership in Paris. Gérard Oury, the great French director and screenwriter (Le Corniaud, Rabbi Jacob, La Grande Vadrouille, L’As des As, to name but a few…) and at the time a Lancia owner (first a navy blue B20, then a grey B24 Spider), fell under the spell of the beautiful Flaminia. It was already painted in this pale blue shade at the time, combined with its turquoise blue upholstery (which still appears to be original today). Registered as 72 KD 75, it remained in the possession of Gérard Oury – who had recently married the actress Michèle Morgan – for just over a year. Legend has it that it was Michèle Morgan who did most of the driving in the beautiful Lancia…   Following this prestigious period, our Flaminia had two owners in Paris’s 14th arrondissement: first Madame Fleury (from 1961 to 1969), then Monsieur Charton from 1969 to 1970. A curiosity amongst curiosities, this Zagato appeared in 1965 in the film *Le Corniaud*, directed by Gérard Oury, who had sold his car a few years earlier! In 1970, the Flaminia was bought by a car enthusiast from the Nièvre region, who kept it until 1986. It then passed into the hands of a Lancia enthusiast, who traced its entire history and kept it until 1996. He managed to get back in touch with Gérard Oury, who recounted his story with the car in a simply marvellous recording… In 1996, it joined the collection of a connoisseur of refined Italian cars, who kept it until 2019, when it was purchased by the current owner, himself a great connoisseur of exceptional Italian cars…   Today, the car has a patina that suits it perfectly, and runs like a dream! Its upholstery appears to be original, and its paintwork, repainted in the 1980s, is still in fine condition. A very substantial set of parts is to be collected in the Paris region, including the original front end (replaced during the restoration), an engine, a gearbox, and an absolutely impressive array of dashboard components! Offered at a highly attractive estimate, this Flaminia is undoubtedly one of the examples with the clearest provenance and the most indisputable authenticity…
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Auction time 10/10/2026 at 3:00 PM
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