Lancia Flaminia

Flaminia Sedan - Motor Trend - 1959 - Walt Woron

If you want comfort, distinction, appreciate unusual machinery, and have the money to buy a Cadillac Eldorado, take a long, hard look at the Lancia Flaminia. And even if you don't have the money, take a look at it. I'm sure you'll be as impressed as I am"

Flaminia Sedan - Road & Track - 1959

For those who enjoy browsing over ingenious solutions to engineering problems, there is nearly limitless opportunity here.... if every owner of an expensive US sedan could drive a Flaminia for a day, there would be some changes made....

Flaminia Sedan - Autocar - 1958

The Flaminia saloon is a select model of international importance and appeal. It combines in one car many of the requirements and desires of discerning motorists... lively performance and impeccable handling for which Lancia's are traditionnaly noted, tasteful Farina styling and a modest fuel demand.

Flaminia Coup� - Autocar - 1960

Representing the highest level in current Italian concept and workmanship, the Flaminia Coup� has a strong and attractive character, underlined by impeccable road manners which make it rewarding to drive.

Flaminia Sport - Road & Track - 1960

An American manufacturer has "discovered" the front engine - rear transmission layout and will be marketing this feature in 1961. This indirect compliment to Lancia tops anything more than we might say.

Flaminia Coup� - Sports car World - 1961 - Doug Blain

To sum up the Flaminia's appeal, we'll leave you with just one fact, more than almost any automobile we know (and remember, we know most) and more certainly than any competitor at its price, this latest heir to a great heritage of fast car design experience is a machine with a purpose. It's purpose is to transport people from place to place with as little inconvenience to themselves and other road users, yet with as much pleasure as it is possible... but to how many does this latest apply?

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