The Lancia Flavia, introduced in 1961, showcased the brand's advanced engineering. It was Lancia's first front-wheel-drive car and featured a boxer 4-cylinder engine and four-wheel disc brakes, all unusual for an executive sedan of its day. The Flavia was offered in several body styles, including a factory Berlina, a Pininfarina-designed Coupé, a Vignale-built Cabriolet, and a lightweight Sport version by Zagato.
Collectors appreciate the Flavia for its sophisticated mechanics and the elegant styling of its coachbuilt variants. The Zagato Sport, with its distinctive double-bubble roof and aluminum body, is the most sought-after model for its rarity and competition pedigree. The Pininfarina Coupé is also highly regarded as a stylish and comfortable grand tourer, representing Lancia's commitment to quality before its acquisition by Fiat in 1969.
The market for the Flavia is relatively small but has a dedicated following. With an average sale price of just under $30,000, it remains an accessible Italian classic. The wide price spread reflects the significant value difference between standard sedans in project condition and pristine, restored examples of the rare coachbuilt models like the Sport Zagato or Vignale Cabriolet.
Buying Tips
- Rust is the primary concern. Thoroughly inspect the sills, floor pans, subframes (especially the front), and the areas around the front and rear glass.
- Check the boxer engine for oil leaks and listen for unusual noises. Later fuel-injected 2000 models require specialized knowledge to maintain the injection system.
- The front-wheel drive system is complex. Check for wear in the CV joints and listen for gearbox noise. Ensure the front subframe mounting points are solid.
- Trim, chrome, and interior parts for the coachbuilt Coupé, Cabriolet, and Sport models are extremely difficult to find. Prioritize cars that are complete.
Prices range from about $2,000 for project cars to $67,000 for top-spec variants.
76 Lancia Flavia vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 2 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
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