Any Appia owners out there

[appia59]

Hi Everyone,

This is a good looking forum. I am new to this website and wanted to know if anyone knows any information or collectors of the older Appia cars. Mine is a 1959 Appia convertible that needs help. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

[A1.6HPE]

Hello,
Yes this is a very good forum, however the Appia fans have not found it yet - welcome number 1.
www.viva-lancia.com is the next best thing and has specific categories for most models.

Keep in touch here though !

Leo

[DJ]

I'm really happy to have our first Appia owner on board. I'd, personally, love to have an Appia and hope to someday.

As with ANY model Lancia, I'll be happy to set up a forum specific to the Appia for you. You can even be the moderator if you like!

Again, welcome.

Regards,

[tbalon]

I have in the past owned a second series appia sedan and still have some front and rear glass and second series hood

[Riverjoe]

Hi. Now I'm the newbie. '59 appia vignale convertible... got her started after 27 years of sitting in a barn. Master Brake cylinder just rebuilt, not installed. Hope to have her on the road by July 4th, 2005.. Riverton, NJ.

[ecoangel]

Hi

anyone any experience of the Appia Zagato models?

[espnalt]

Hi Everyone,

This is a good looking forum. I am new to this website and wanted to know if anyone knows any information or collectors of the older Appia cars. Mine is a 1959 Appia convertible that needs help. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks


I owned a 1959 Vignale covertible in the early '70's in San Diego, CA. Just woondering if it's still around. I had to sell it due to moving across the country and still regret it. It left me with a newly rebuilt engine and many, many spares. I remember crying as it was trucked away on a flatbed.

Al Taylor

[bmarler]

i have a 1961 convert. should be roadworthy this coming spring. am doing a complete brake overhaul now, paint to follow.

[fay66]

Hi Everyone,

This is a good looking forum. I am new to this website and wanted to know if anyone knows any information or collectors of the older Appia cars. Mine is a 1959 Appia convertible that needs help. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

Drop Don Cross an email here in the UK, he runs The Appia Consortium, his email is doncross@lineone.net a lot of Appai owners from around the World belong to the Appai Consortium and is a great source of spares and information, Don also has a number of Appia's in the family.
The first 2 photos & the last 2 were taken at the UK Lancia Motor Club "Lancia 100," held last September at Covent Garden in London, the Berlina in the centre photo was taken at the Lancia Motor Club Stand at the NEC in Birmingham November 2006, the Maroon coloured Berlina belongs to Don.
Best Regards.
Brian Hilton

[60 zagato]

i am working on a 60 appia zagato gte at present
am also looking for a drivers side glass for door..
veh id# 3359

[prorallycodriver]

Rally buddy of mine has an Appia sitting on his property in MD that he has been storing there for owner for couple years. Needs restoration but a keeper.

[60 zagato]

thanks
would like to communicate with him...
if nothing more than pictures to assist my restoration..
can you forward me his contact or you forward mine
ftorchia@torchia.com
thanks fank

[LanciaDave]

Dave,

Is it a series 1 or 2 sedan? I could be interested. I've always liked those.

Of course, I'd have to sell one of the other cars to make room first.

Can you find out a little info (especially rust) and maybe post a pic or something?

Thanks,
Dave Decker
a 'couple' Lancia's
Oregon

[prorallycodriver]

thanks
would like to communicate with him...
if nothing more than pictures to assist my restoration..

He surfs the net but doesn't type. He is hosting party next weekend. Will try to remember to take my camera.

[Appia Pilot]

Hello all!
I am an Appia fan and proud owner of a 3rd series sedan. It is now 98% restored and I have shown it in a few shows here in California. I love the little car, and I have driven it many miles, all without a problem. Great little cars. I sure would like a convertable however!
Tony C

1960 Appia 3rd series sedan
See attached photo.

[bmarler]

hi tony,
welcome to the forum. glad to see another appia owner out there. your car looks great, and a thumbs up from ed and adan go a long way in my book. maybe you could share a few more pics when you get a chance.

[Appia Pilot]

Thank you for the compliments. I will post a few more pictures.
T

[fay66]

Thank you for the compliments. I will post a few more pictures.
T


Any more photos yet please.;)

Brian

[prorallycodriver]

The one for sale in MD is $2500. Call Nui at 240-304-6786.

[Appia Pilot]

Here are some more pictures of my Appia.

[1,6 HF]

Looking great, as always. Hopefully the visit to Jaan's was just a social call...

[Appia Pilot]

That visit was social and for some minor things. But I have pictures of the engine rebuild he did. Now it runs like a little sowing machine! Very sweet...
Tony

[willie]

Hi new to site but a long time Lancia owner, previous cars include 59 appia vignale, 60 coupe, 66 fuvia coupe and currently 59 appia s2 vignale. All of this started when I purchased the first vignale in a basket, in 1963.

[1,6 HF]

Willie,

Welcome to the forum! We'd love to see photos of your Appia.

[Appia Pilot]

Welcome to the community. Love those Vignales!
Tony C

[Geoff]

Hi -

Here are some shots of our "family Appia", purchased in 1996 from the estate of the original owner. So we are owner #2. Curiously, it came out of a small garage behind a house, where later were found pictures of it coming home from the dealership to the same garage in 1959!

The story is written up here:

http://web.me.com/geoffreyg/Stories/Appia.html

It remains a solid running car, original and unrestored, and without any rattles. Just a joy to drive and admire. Viva Appia!

Geoff

[Appia Pilot]

Geoff,
Absolutely beautiful! I love just looking at the doors how perfectly aligned and close they are!
Very nice.
Tony C

[Geoff]

Geoff,
Absolutely beautiful! I love just looking at the doors how perfectly aligned and close they are!
Very nice.
Tony C

A few more shots. Enjoy!

One of the more interesting aspects of the car is the extent to which Lancia "tweaked" production norms. A few examples:

- the rubber mat in the trunk has a very long bit of extension, which would not have been easy to manufacture, and cheaper to have made in two parts, but not Lancia.
- the rubber stops and spacers for the front hood - there are 6 of them, and they are in pairs: there are three unique shapes, for front, middle and back. Amazing.
- the interior door panels are put on without any screws showing.
- the vent windows have small bits of weatherstripping put into slots milled into the aluminum housing.

Simple, but elegant. A new notion of quality. The road we should have all followed.

[Appia Pilot]

Geoff,
I read the story on the Appia. Wonderful story. I only wish that my Appia had been treated as well. I restored mine, but what a joy it was. The genies is in is simplicity and superb engineering. It is not over engineered as some cars are today it is just right.
Your description of how it runs and drives is just like mine. Does everything that it needs to do. Just shows that we have gone a bit wrong with some of todays vehicles, so big, complex, expensive to operate...
Great story.
Tony C

[1,6 HF]

Simply lovely. There's just no substitute for originality.

[Davestebs]

Lovely! I've just found this forum. I have a series 3 berlina - some assembly required. I hope to resume the engine rebuild this winter.

-Dave

[Appia Pilot]

Welcome! Hope you get your engine up and running. They are the sweetest things when they are running well.
Tony C