1927 Lancia LAMBDA s7 TORPEDO 1927 - Classic Car Sales USA

Vehicle Overview

1927 Lancia Lambda VII Series Short Torpedo – Fully Restored – Certified – Highly Collectible Prewar Icon Make: Lancia Model: Lambda VII Series – Short Torpedo Year: 1927 Chassis no.: 17.742 Engine no.: 7759 Gearbox: 8321 Differential: 7791 Production no.: 7738 Displacement: 2,370 cc Mileage since restoration: 2,446 km Owners since restoration: 1 Certification: Certificate of Historical Significance (Registro Fiat, 2016) Exterior: Original Amaranto Interior: Amaranto leather Top: Black, complete with side windows The VII Series – the most dynamic and desirable Lambda The Lancia Lambda VII Series, produced only in 1927, is considered the most refined and high-performing version of this revolutionary model. It introduced:

A lighter body structure
Refined dynamics with improved suspension
Advanced independent front suspension (a world-first for production cars)
Enhanced V4 engine performance

The “short Torpedo” body is among the rarest and most agile configurations, ideal for historic hill climbs and concours. History – From the UK to Switzerland, reborn in Italy Originally delivered new to the UK in 1927, this car was acquired in 1974 by a Swiss enthusiast in Lausanne, who preserved it with the hope of restoring it. After decades without success, in 2005, he reluctantly sold the car to a prominent Italian collector of prewar sports cars. A comprehensive and historically correct restoration was undertaken from 2005 to 2010, including:

A full engine rebuild by one of the most renowned Lambda engine specialists
Interior reupholstered in custom-made amaranto leather matching the original grain and color
Bodywork and chassis fully restored and repainted in the original Amaranto, as confirmed by hidden panels and archive photos

Technical features and original period equipment

Rebuilt V4 engine 2,370 cc (still in break-in phase)
Top speed over 130 km/h, with smooth performance on hills
New “straight” spoke wheels with ring, a rare original accessory allowing tire changes without removing the wheel from the hub
Complete black soft-top with leather cover and removable side windows

Certification and Documentation

Certified for Historical Significance by the Fiat Historic Registry (2016)
First registered in Italy in December 2016
Regularly road-tested and inspected:
- 2021: at 2,056 km
- 2024: at 2,358 km
- Next due: July 2026

An engineering masterpiece – authentic, documented, and usable This Lancia Lambda VII is a pinnacle of prewar automotive engineering, with documented provenance, expert restoration, and certified historical value.

A collector-grade, fully functional classic ready for concours, historic tours, and international vintage events.