1989 LANCIA THEMA 8.32

KEY FACTS

• A wonderful example of the Italian sports saloon, benefitting from significant recent expenditure.
• Sitting under the squared-off bonnet is a 2.9-litre, Ferrari-designed Dino V8 engine, which gave the car its ‘8.32’ moniker due to being a V8 engine with 32 valves. This engine delivers 212bhp to the front wheels, though a five-speed manual gearbox.
• The vendor reports that this example is in excellent mechanical health, drives well and runs in a very refined manner.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• From the factory, this example was fitted with leather upholstery, air-conditioning, electric seats, central locking, sunroof and an electrically-operated rear spoiler.
• The vendor notes that the suspension has been lowered, but the car is otherwise original in terms of specification.
• Due to its low mileage, the vendor notes that the history of this Thema is somewhat short. Nevertheless, a selection of invoices and TÜV certificates are present with the vehicle.

CONDITION

• There is no damage to the bodywork.
• The paintwork appears to have been partially resprayed at some point during the car’s lifetime, and presents well. The vendor notes that there are some minor marks in the rear nearside door jamb, while the bumper and front spoiler have been refinished.
• All four alloy wheels are in presentable condition, but have a few patches of kerb rash around the rim along with a missing Lancia badge.
• Inside, the leather interior has a handsome appearance, retaining a supple, smooth texture, and bears no sign of any major wear or tears to the seat covers.
• Elsewhere, the carpets, door cards, dashboard and centre console are all in excellent shape, as are touchpoints such as the steering wheel and gearstick.
• There are no known faults with the vehicle.
• The most recent TÜV test took place on 20 September 2019, with no advisory items noted.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The most recent service took place during April 2021 and was carried out by Automobile Lancia Kressel, including a service check and fuel pump renewal.
• Prior to this, a service was carried out by Automobile Humber during September 2019, including a new clutch, rear silencer, new tyres and the aforementioned TÜV examination.
• The timing belt was replaced in September 2018 at 37,406km by Automobile Lancia Kressel.

SUMMARY

Offering wonderfully ‘80s styling and a Ferrari-designed V8 engine, this Lancia Thema 8.32 is a great example of esoteric Italian engineering, offering comfort and performance in a smart package. Presented in generally excellent condition and with a recent service, this Thema is ready for the next owner to enjoy on the road.

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