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The Lancia Aprilia Cabriolet ‘tank style’ by Stabilimenti Farina.
The Lancia Aprilia Cabriolet Tank by Stabilimenti Farina: In the 40s/50s, Stabilimenti Farina created a Lancia design series called “Tank” which featured a large pointed grille and recessed front lights. The series was based on the Lancia Aprilia chassis and was designed by Michelotti. It was exhibited at the Lausanne Fashion Show in 1946. A sedan and several cabriolet and a coupé in flamboyant style were available.
The Tank Style cars from Stabilimenti Farina defied automotive norms with their low-slung profiles, signaling a departure in design during the post-war era. Originally intended as a unique cabriolet masterpiece, the Tank-Style concept surprised many by evolving beyond a solitary creation. The subsequent coupé, distinguished by its low roofline and covered wheel arches, presented an avant-garde vision akin to a floating monolith.
