Lancia Flaminia GT Cabriolet Touring (1957-64)

The Lancia Flaminia is a luxury car from the Italian automaker, Lancia, built from 1957 to 1970. It was available throughout its lifetime as Saloon (or Berlina), Coupé and Cabriolet.

The Flaminia's engine was an evolution of the world's first V6, which was introduced in the Aurelia. The 2.5L V6 produced 119bhp, with 140bhp available in the '3C' (triple-carburettor) models from 1961, which was further increased when the 2.8L version arrived in 1963.

The saloon version of the car was the only body to be built by Lancia themselves. The Flaminia Coupé and Convertible variants were coachbuilt cars with bodies from several prestigious Italian coachbuilders such as Pinifarina (Flaminia Coupé), Zagato (Sport and Super Sport) and Touring (GT, GTL and Convertible).

The GT, GTL and Convertible versions of the Flaminia designed and built by Carrozzeria Touring are aluminum bodied two-door versions, which can be easily distinguished by their four round headlights (rather than two on the Pininfarina Flaminia Coupé), and a shorter cabin - the wheelbase was decreased significantly for the GT and Convertible, allowing for only two seats to be mounted. The GT was a coupé, while the Convertible was obviously a cabriolet version (with optional hardtop). The GTL, introduced in 1962, was a 2+2 version of the GT with a slightly longer wheelbase.

The Convertibile was in production until 1964, with 847 made in total (180 with the 2.8), while the GT and GTL lasted until 1965, with 1718 GTs and 300 GTLs made (out of which, 168 GTs and 297 GTLs with the 2.8). (wikipedia)

With removable hard top

(Photos from bonhams.com, houtkamp.nl)

2014 Lamborghini Veneno Roadster

To celebrate its 50th anniversary year in 2013, Automobili Lamborghini presented the Lamborghini Veneno Coupé and Roadster. The Roadster is an open racing prototype with an extreme design and breathtaking performance.

The Veneno Roadster is extreme and guarantees an intense driving experience. There is no roof, just a strong rollover bar for optimum safety. The design is focused on optimum aerodynamics and stability through fast corners, with handling akin to that of a racing prototype. Yet it is fully road legal. Driven by a twelve-cylinder engine with a displacement of 6.5 L and is equipped with the extremely fast-shifting ISR transmission with five modes, permanent all-wheel drive and a racing chassis with pushrod suspension and horizontal spring/damper units. With a maximum output of 552 kW / 750 hp, the Veneno Roadster accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and top speed stands at 355 km/h.

A monocoque made from carbon-fiber reinforced polymer forms the basis of the Roadster. All exterior parts are made from lightweight CFRP. The Veneno Roadster meets all safety and registration requirements worldwide.

Carbon fiber dominates also the interior of the Veneno Roadster. The carbon fiber monocoque is visible inside the car around the central tunnel and the sills. The two lightweight bucket seats are made from Lamborghini’s patented Forged Composite.

It is one of the world’s most exclusive automobiles --- not more than nine units will be built during the course of 2014 and sold at a price of 3.3 million Euros ($5,300,000.00) (excl. tax). (supercars.net)

(Photos from autoblog.com, team-bhp.com, netcarshow.net, 

autogespot.com & supercars.net)