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Individual Italian limousine tradition - the Lancia 2000

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Created on October 3, 2012

Text:

Stefan Fritschi

Photos:

Wolfgang Wilhelm / Archiv Daniel Reinhard

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - an exclusive equipment element, the rear curtains

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - with fuel-injected engine

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - lots of wood in the interior of the saloon

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - square instruments with rounded corners

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - contrasting velour upholstery

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - the fuel-injected aluminum boxer engine

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - Radiator grille with honeycomb pattern

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - angular rear light in the otherwise rounded rear end

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - elegant touring sedan - Illustration from sales brochure

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - at home on all roads

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - charmingly presented

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Lancia 2000 Berlina (1972) - the last independently responsible Lancia sedan

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - the radiator grille design was unique

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - angular front view

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - the Lancia Limouisne was probably only photographed with women

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - large windows

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - rear view - studio shot

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - View of the silhouette - Studio shot

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - classic three-volume sedan

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - overall simple design, the rear curtains were special

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - the trunk can hold a lot of luggage

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - four doors for easy access

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - the dashboard of the luxury sedan shows a lot of wood

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - rectangular instruments as a design detail

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - Front section with the unique radiator grille

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - the drive train including aluminum boxer engine

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - New steel rims

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Lancia 2000 Coupé (1972) - the HF version offered more power

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Lancia 2000 Coupé HF (1972) - third Flavia series with chrome-rimmed nose

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Lancia 2000 Coupé (1972) - the reference to the Flavia Coupé is immediately apparent

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Lancia 2000 Coupé (1972) - with grille cover of the radiator

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Lancia 2000 Coupé (1972) - Steering wheel and dashboard with round instruments in the HF version

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - viel Holz im Interieur der Limousine

Lancia 2000 (1972) - viereckige Instrumente mit abgerundeten Ecken

Lancia 2000 (1972) - kontrastierende Velourspolster

Lancia 2000 (1972) - der eingespritzte Aluminium-Boxermotor

Lancia 2000 (1972) - Kühlergrill mit Wabenmuster

Lancia 2000 (1972) - kantige Heckleuchte im ansonsten rundlich gehaltenen Heck

Summary

The restrained but stylishly designed 2000 Lancia saloon from the early seventies is a prime example of Lancia's philosophy of building cars for the discerning individualist. In the absence of commercial success, this led straight to Fiat. In the absence of commercial success, this led straight under the wing of Fiat. This vehicle report looks at the development of the Lancia 2000 and shows the elegant vehicle in historical and current illustrations, as well as in the sales brochure of the time.

This article contains the following chapters

The last true Lancia
4-cylinder aluminum boxer, 2 liters, front-wheel drive
High-quality cockpit
The 2000 wears its fur on the inside
Delicatessen for everyday use
Exclusive pricing
Further information

Estimated reading time: 5min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Northern Europe liked to think of Lancias as wallflowers or shade plants, especially in the seventies and eighties. Yet the products of the traditional Italian brand used to be something very special. Much more refined and comfortable than a Fiat, with technical sophistication and cleverness, but not as ostentatious and sporty as an Alfa Romeo (apart from exotic models such as the Stratos). The restrained but stylishly designed 2000 saloon from the early seventies is a prime example of Lancia's philosophy of building a car for the discerning individualist. Due to a lack of commercial success, this led straight to Fiat.

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Lancia 2000 (1972) - viel Holz im Interieur der Limousine

Lancia 2000 (1972) - viereckige Instrumente mit abgerundeten Ecken

Lancia 2000 (1972) - kontrastierende Velourspolster

Lancia 2000 (1972) - der eingespritzte Aluminium-Boxermotor

Lancia 2000 (1972) - Kühlergrill mit Wabenmuster

Lancia 2000 (1972) - kantige Heckleuchte im ansonsten rundlich gehaltenen Heck

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