When chief engineer Prof. Antonio Fessia was commissioned to produce a new Lancia, it was decided to use the legendary Lancia Aurelia as the basis. The Aurelia introduced Lancia in 1950 and was a tremendously important car for Lancia, as it was the most advanced car of its time with ‘world's first production V6 engine and fully independent suspension.  In principle, the Flaminia was an update of the Aurelia with the same fantastic V6 engine in the base. When introduced, the Flaminia also featured the same engine capacity of 2.5 liters and later the engine was enlarged to 2.8 liters. The gearbox and driveshaft of the Aurelia 5th and 6th series were also used as a basis, but the first gear was now synchronized, as were the other gears. With the Flaminia, Lancia patented a subframe, isolated by rubber, on which the engine and front suspension were mounted. What was the advantage of this? With only six bolts and a few fasteners, the entire unit could be removed. The Lancia Flaminia was seen at the time as the ultimate car of Italian luxury and thoughtfulness, and the car is an evolution of the Aurelia and thus a lot more refined than its predecessor. The Flaminia was available as a sedan from the Lancia factory, a beautiful coupé from Pininfarina, the amazing Touring and the insane Zagato that we present to you today. Our example is an early 1960 Sport Zagato and is in very nice and clean condition. With the Zagato bodywork and very distinctive ‘double-bubble’ roof, the model is breathtakingly beautiful. The Borrani wheels provide a sporty appearance and the overall condition makes this car very suitable for various (sporty) rides and events. The body was expertly restored by a specialist. As a result, here is a Flaminia with a beautiful body in good condition and with beautiful fits. Also, the body color is very nice in the red and the paint has a nice shine. Also, the chrome work is neat. The upholstery looks very original, has user marks, but is very nicely patinated. The carpets are still very nice. The beautifully shaped clocks function flawlessly and have a timelessly beautiful design. The underside of this Lancia is also in good condition, take a look at the photos’s for an impression. The legendary V6 engine has been overhauled, as has the rest of the technology, and the engine sounds the way a Flaminia is supposed to sound. The V6 runs quietly, drives very smoothly both at the top and bottom of the revs, and the overall driving experience is fantastic. These are great driver’s cars and this one is the perfect example. Once on the road, the DNA of the Lancia Aurelia is still present, but the whole thing feels more refined and robust, as you would expect from a good Flaminia. The gearbox shifts confidently and both the clutch pedal and the brake pedal are easily and flawlessly operated.We deliver this Lancia with an appraisal report, several (recent) invoices and photos’s of the restoration and overhaul work. As mentioned, this example lends itself perfectly to the most diverse (sporty) drives.Are you interested in this fantastic Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato? Contact us today, we will be happy to assist you. Of course you are most welcome at Gallery Aaldering, in business since 1975. We have years of experience in exporting our vehicles worldwide, please ask about the possibilities.