Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1977 Lancia Scorpion
Dale Gordon is the lucky owner of this ’70s 2-seat with Italian flair. “The Lancia Scorpions were imported to the U.S. in 1976-1977. Only 1801 were ever made. The Lancias…
Dale Gordon is the lucky owner of this '70s 2-seat with Italian flair.
"The Lancia Scorpions were imported to the U.S. in 1976-1977. Only 1801 were ever made. The Lancias are comprised of a 2-seat mid-engine, 1.8 L Lampredi 4 cyl. with retractable roof, 4-wheel ind. susp. and 4-wheel disc brakes. It was designed by the same Fioravanti design team at Pinninfarina as the Ferrari Boxer, hence called 'Baby Boxer.' The seminal car - first car designed AND manufactured by Pinninfarina and the first car mass produced with flush, rimless windshield. It was the originally made to be the successor to the X1/9. This is a 23,000 mile, all original car. It took first place at the Fiat FreakOut Nationals. This is a reference car and possible the finest in existence. The design was so far ahead of its time. Car and Driver said handling was ‘sublime.’ This car is a stunning work of art!"
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