On a rare sunny day in late spring, on empty roads in Wiltshire, this car was a complete delight. It handled well, was very comfortable, had plenty of interior space and went well enough. So it should have done, it’s a Lancia, derived from the world-famous Aurelia but, in its very quality and bearing, therein lies the genesis of the end of Lancia as the company owner Gianni wanted it to be. The full title of this car is Lancia…

Photo: Peter Collins