Flavia (1961 to 1971)

The Lancia Flavia, a pioneering executive car featuring Italy's first front-wheel-drive production layout and a lightweight aluminium boxer engine, was manufactured globally from 1961 to 1971 (continuing as the Lancia 2000 until 1975). In the 2026 Australian market, the Flavia is regarded as a sophisticated "thinking person's" classic, with desirability currently trending upward as collectors move away from the high-priced Fulvia toward the Flavia’s superior mechanical refinement and Pininfarina-styled elegance. The buyer pool in 2026 is largely composed of engineering enthusiasts who appreciate the model's over-engineered chassis, vintage rally fans recalling its Sanremo successes, and lifestyle investors targeting the prestigious Vignale Convertibles and Zagato Sport variants. Locally, liquidity is highest for the late-series 2000 HF Coupés, as 2026 buyers prioritise their fuel-injected performance and luxurious wood-trimmed interiors, which offer a more usable and modern driving experience for Australian regional touring compared to the earlier 1.5L and 1.8L carburettor models.

The Lancia Flavia, a pioneering executive car featuring Italy's first front-wheel-drive production layout and a lightweight aluminium boxer engine, was manufactured globally from 1961 to 1971 (continuing as the Lancia 2000 until 1975). In the 2026 Australian market, the Flavia is regarded as a sophisticated "thinking person's" classic, with desirability currently trending upward as collectors move away from the high-priced Fulvia toward the Flavia’s superior mechanical refinement and Pininfarina… Read more