During The ICE in St. Moritz I filmed this 1964 Lancia Flavia Sport Corsa Zagato,
If the NSA and its (un)willing helpers had already been eavesdropping on half the world in 1964, we wouldn't need this article to astonish Lancisti. We would know everything about Lancia's "Racing Flavia" project from 1963-64. But we don't.
Instead, we are left with a striking red car, vaguely resembling a Flavia Sport, which raced once, spent decades decaying in a backyard, was later expertly restored, changed hands within a small circle of enthusiasts, and was finally acquired by a young Austrian 48 years after its Monte Carlo debut.
A Car Without a Name
The car has no official name, only a chassis number (815.538 001 001), and some similarities to other Lancia models. After its purchase, it was transported to Vienna, revived by a skilled technician, and driven for a short distance by its new owner-who, being unfamiliar with Lancias, didn't notice its quirks or potential issues.
Then the questions arose:
• What exactly had he bought?
• How does it fit into Lancia's history?
• What documents exist?
• Does it still look as it did in 1964?
Researching the car's origins proved difficult. Lancia enthusiasts are notoriously reserved, and official records are scarce. The owner sought help from an expert in Lancia history, who soon realized that unraveling the car's past would be no easy task.
Targa Florio 1964 & The Racing History
The car's history can be partially reconstructed through old photographs and race reports. It competed in the 48th Targa Florio on April 26, 1964, as one of two Lancia prototypes in the under-2000cc class:
• #182 (2.0L, long wheelbase) driven by Leo Cella/René Trautmann
• #184 (1.8L, short wheelbase, similar to the Fulvia Coupé) driven by Marco Crosina/Francesco Frescobaldi
Crosina crashed in the fourth lap, while Cella retired in the fifth due to engine failure. Both cars had no official road registration plates.
The sister car continued racing a little longer:
• Nürburgring 1000km (May 31, 1964) – crashed in lap 4
• Tour de Corse (November 7, 1964) – did not finish
According to a previous owner, the second prototype burned down in 1965 due to plastic parts catching fire from the side exhaust.
A Lost but Significant Piece of Lancia's Racing
Legacy
Despite extensive research, no official Lancia documentation on these prototypes exists. The company never had a strong culture of record-keeping, and projects like the Targa Florio prototypes likely bypassed official structures.
Today, the car's value lies in its rarity, its partially verifiable racing history, and its authenticity within the Lancia culture. While many details remain unknown, its connection to Lancia's motorsport past makes it an important-if mysterious-piece of automotive history.
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