Lancia - Aprilia - RHD - 1949

HISTORY/OVERVIEW
Lancia Aprilia from 1949, conservatively restored and in perfect working order.
Chassis no. 43829673.
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After the crisis of '29, the most important manufacturers were forced to create economical cars with lower displacement and running costs. Lancia designed the Aprilia, which took its name from the city of the same name built in the Pontine countryside during Fascism.
This model was the last great creation of Vincenzo Lancia, who died a few days before the official release of his last project.
Aprilia boasted cutting-edge solutions: the load-bearing body, the independent wheels and the aluminum monobloc, all features that other manufacturers adopted much later.
The characteristic “narrow V” 4-cylinder engine developed 49 HP. It was among the first cars to feature a fuel level indicator as standard.
Two trim levels were planned for this model: standard and luxury.
The bodywork was designed above all for aerodynamics, without sacrificing comfort; a characteristic trait of Lancia and already in the 1930s the Aprilia anticipated the fashions of the 1950s and 1960s.
High class car, produced in approximately 20 thousand examples.
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Just a previous heading.
The car was re-registered, it had a previous license plate (plate with prefix ZA) .
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EXTERNAL
Good general condition of the bodywork, some small imperfections present.
Painting and door panels recently done.
Bottoms and underbody in good condition.
Bumper in fair condition.
Additional rear lights, to comply with traffic regulations.
Two-tone rims, with 90% tires.
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INTERNAL
Seat restoration carried out recently.
Original instruments in good condition, original steering wheel.
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MECHANICS
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) .
4-speed manual gearbox.
From the single document, we read that the last inspection took place with a regular outcome on 04/29/2009, after which the machine was stopped for some time, therefore requiring a service
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DOCUMENTATION
Italian documents in order.
Possibility of home shipping in Italy and abroad.
For foreign customers there are additional costs of 250 euros for the inspection required by law from 01/01/2020 and for the cancellation of Italian license plates.
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The car is located in Reggio Emilia – Italy.