Just from the printer is “Lancia’s First Vs, A Technical Investigation, 1914-1922”, a new detailed design and engineering history about Lancia's narrow V engines. Based on original material from the archives and other new research, it begins with the aero engines with differing V angles and then development of the narrow V from prototypes to production, used in the 1922 Lambda. With much new information, this is a readable book for Lancia fans and those interested in unusual engines and their origins. With many drawings and images, 200 pg,~ 6" x 9".
Key findings include:
details on the aero engines, including a previously unknown V8, two Tipo 4 V12s, and testing done by US Government;
details of the 1919 narrow V12, not seen before;
newly found narrow V prototypes from 1920 to 1922;
early V4 studies and Lambda prototypes compared to the production version.
The book can be purchased from several book dealers in Europe, including Gilena (Brescia), Frenky Books (Holland), Hortons Books and David Thomas Books in England.
In the US - books can be gotten from Auto-Aerobooks, in Burbank, CA at 818-845-0707, or www.autobooks-aerobooks.com