Given the diversity of its production, it is possible to find Lancias at all price points. While the value of a Thema 8.32 remains reasonable (€18,000 according to LVA), the rarest Delta Integrale models have skyrocketed in recent years (up to €125,000). The great classics of the 1960s, such as the Flaminia with Touring or Zagato bodywork, range from €120,000 to €320,000. Youngtimers can nevertheless treat themselves for much less: a beautiful Gamma coupé can be yours for less than €10,000.

Although Lancia has been around for over a hundred years, most transactions involve vehicles built between the 1960s and the end of the 20th century. Some of the points to check are therefore specific to each period.

• Vehicle history: check that the service log is complete and that all work has been carried out by competent workshops specialising in Italian cars.
• General condition and specific inspections: a thorough inspection by a specialist in the brand is strongly recommended, particularly for models prior to 1990. As far as the Delta HF Integrale is concerned, it is essential that the model you are interested in has remained strictly faithful to the original.
• Reliability and risk factors: each model has its own specific characteristics. Most Lancias have robust engines, but particular attention should be paid to the peripherals (especially the electrical system) on models built up to the mid-1980s. The Gamma's flat four-cylinder engine has a known and documented weakness in terms of timing; if you are interested in this model, you should be particularly vigilant in this regard.
• Maintenance and repair costs: older Lancia models are mechanically complex and must be maintained with the care and expertise they deserve, which can result in above-average maintenance and repair costs, and even very high costs for certain operations. Please consult the buying guides published in the specialist press for more information.

By taking all these precautions, you will protect yourself against any disappointments that may arise from a hasty purchase decision.

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A talented driver, Vincenzo Lancia created his own brand in 1906, when he was only twenty-five years old. Very quickly, Lancia cars stood out for their innovations, such as the 1922 Lambda, one of the first cars with a self-supporting structure and independent front wheels.

Until 1992, Lancia had won three Group 5 World Endurance Championship titles (1979, 1980, 1981) and, more importantly, ten World Rally Championship titles from 1974 onwards with the Stratos, 037 and then Delta.

In 1969, Fiat bought Lancia from the Pesenti family, who had owned it since 1956. In the years that followed, Lancia was gradually integrated into the Fiat group, with a progressive standardisation of mechanical components. In 2021, the FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) group, still the owner of Lancia, merged with PSA Peugeot Citroën to form the Stellantis group.

In the Aurelia family, which appeared in 1950, the B20 coupé, designed by Ghia, and the B24 spyder, designed by Pininfarina, are favourites among collectors. The Flaminia coupés and convertibles, designed by Touring, Pininfarina and Zagato, are among the stars of Auction Sales. Introduced in 1965, the Fulvia coupé is also highly desirable and boasts an enviable track record in competition. Closer to home, the Beta Montecarlo saloon and the long series of Delta Integrale models are also sought-after collectors' items, not to mention the stunning Thema 8.32 saloon with its Ferrari engine.

After a decade of semi-dormancy, during which Lancia marketed only one model, exclusively on the Italian market, Stellantis decided to give it the means to revive itself. This began with the Ypsilon city car, which will soon be followed by a crossover called Gamma, scheduled for 2026.