The Partnership between Pininfarina & Lancia
A short history about the partnership between Pininfarina and Lancia, and the design evolution.
The Lancia Astura Spider Pininfarina: the Flying Star copy.
The Lancia Astura Spider Pininfarina, making its grand entrance at the esteemed 1935 Concours d’Elegance of Turin, serves as a testament to the ingenuity and artistic brilliance that defined its era. Marked by a mesmerizing Comet motif, this captivating design echoes the celebrated “Flying Star” body language introduced by Carrozzeria Touring, a style that had previously earned acclaim and numerous accolades at various concours d’elegance competitions. Evidently drawing inspiration from Touring Superleggera’s iconic Flying Star series, Pininfarina skillfully incorporated elements of this distinctive design into the creation of the Lancia Astura Roadster. Despite the unmistakable influence, Pininfarina managed to infuse the Astura with its own unique flair, resulting in an automotive masterpiece of breathtaking beauty. The Lancia Astura Spider Pininfarina, with its elegant lines, graceful curves, and refined detailing, captured the imaginations of enthusiasts and critics alike. From its sleek profile to its meticulously crafted exterior, every facet of the Astura exuded sophistication and class. The 1935 Concours d’Elegance of Turin provided the perfect stage for its debut, where it shone alongside other automotive masterpieces, ultimately clinching the Category Prize (Categoria B – Vetture aperte sport a due o più posti, con motore di cilindrata oltre i 1500 cc). Behind the wheel was Mr. Blaetter Fredy. Amidst stiff competition, the Astura emerged as a symbol of innovation and creativity, garnering admiration and praise from all who beheld it. Beyond its aesthetic allure, the Lancia Astura Spider Pininfarina also showcased technological prowess, boasting advanced engineering and performance capabilities ahead of its time. Its powerful engine, paired with a meticulously crafted chassis, delivered a driving experience that was both exhilarating and refined, solidifying its place in automotive history.
A short history about the partnership between Pininfarina and Lancia, and the design evolution.
The Flying Star is a type of body created by Touring Superleggera introduced at the 1931 Milan Auto Show on a Isotta Fraschini 8B chassis which gained a great success. It was also adapted to other chassis maintaining the same basic settings. The trademark elements of this kind of bodywork were basically a thick chrome strip on the side that starts from the radiator, runs along the entire car forming a ‘V’ at the doors and descends on the tail.
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Was the “comet tail” registered by Touring? Maybe, back in time it was just a fashion thing and not considered related to Touring