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Lancia Astura Berlina Leggera Boneschi

The Lancia Astura Berlina Leggera by Carrozzeria Boneschi.

Vehicle Overview

The Lancia Astura Berlina Leggera by Carrozzeria Boneschi, introduced in 1938, stands as a striking example of mid-20th-century automotive design, blending aerodynamic efficiency with elegance. During the 1930s, fastback coupés (or *Berlinettas* in Italy) were favored by coachbuilders for their streamlined shapes, particularly in endurance racing such as the Mille Miglia, where lightweight construction provided a competitive edge. While Boneschi was more known for crafting heavy saloons and limousines, his Berlina Leggera represents a departure into a more avant-garde design approach. The car, built on the Lancia Astura series IV chassis, was a 5-seater grand tourer. Despite the “leggera” (light) designation, it wasn’t a race car but a sophisticated GT vehicle. Its sleek form hinted at the influence of the aviation industry, where streamlining was the height of modernity. Boneschi’s interpretation of the fastback coupé was a contribution to the era’s experimentation with aerodynamics, alongside prominent names like Touring, Castagna, Viotti, and Stabilimenti Farina. The Berlina Leggera’s technical innovations and design flourishes set it apart, showcasing Boneschi’s ability to step outside his usual realm of stately designs. The car’s unique characteristics include its tapered, smooth sides and a sharply pointed rear, departing from the traditional heavier designs for which Boneschi was known. The use of thin A-pillars and a curved windshield—a first for Boneschi, who had typically employed flat windshields—demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to both form and function. The front of the car featured a distinctively cusped nose, while the rear curved upward, giving the vehicle a sleek and elusive silhouette. The Berlina Leggera reflects Carrozzeria Boneschi’s skillful adaptation of cutting-edge trends in aerodynamics and design, making it an elegant, fashionable, and technically progressive grand tourer, even if not destined for the racetrack.

Lancia Astura Berlina Leggera

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    Astura Berlinetta
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