A historic car
Chosen by President Gronchi as a representative car, it is used for the Republic Day and the inauguration ceremony, but has also accompanied heads of state and sovereigns.
The car was in fact commissioned on the occasion of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Rome.
Lancia Flaminia's brandQuirinale Palace
At the request of President Gronchi, in 1961 a special version was created for the Quirinale, the "335", an acronym that indicated the measurement of the wheelbase in centimeters.
Produced by Pininfarina, it is the first car to boast this name on the side.
Lancia Flaminia 335Quirinale Palace
Sixty years of history to tell
A faithful companion of Italian Presidents, it has also hosted personalities such as John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle on board.
As a witness to the crucial moments of the Republic and for its innovative technical characteristics, it represents a historical heritage to be preserved.
The Lancia Flaminia was designed from the beginning to participate in the June 2nd parade and inauguration ceremonies, so much so that the first gear has exactly the same pace as the horses, which lead the way on such occasions.
The car is a symbol of the Italian economic boom, as it features cutting-edge solutions for the time: synchronized gearbox, disc brakes on all four wheels and servo brake.
The four Lancia FlaminiaQuirinale Palace
Belfiore, Belmonte, Belvedere and Belsito
Four examples were made, all painted in elegant midnight blue, with the names of thoroughbred horses from the Quirinale stables: Belfiore, Belmonte, Belvedere and Belsito.
Restored in 2001, the Belfiore and the Belvedere are preserved at the Scuderie del Quirinale. The Belsito is located at the historical museum of the Military Motorization in Rome, while the Belmonte has been on display at the Automobile Museum in Turin since 2001.
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