I really want a Lancia Thema 8.32....

[camelot1971]

Not sure why, its just one of those cars that you can look past all the negatives (LHD, italian electrics, spares you probably cant buy for love or money these days etc etc) because well, its got a Ferrari engine innit oh, and that fab pop up boot spoiler!

I read there were only 9 offical UK cars sold, i suppose you can get one from Europe easier? Anyone know if the build quality was better than the (non existent) build of the normal Themas? I cant even remember the last time i saw a Thema on the road ..

[Palmball]

I agree with your desire....such a cool car! I mean, just look at those exhausts - they don't make them in those angles these days

[buccal]

Often have a little look through the classifieds for an 8.32, rarely for sale.

If only i had the balls

Edited by buccal on Sunday 4th July 09:50

Edited by buccal on Sunday 4th July 09:57

[Rouleur]

I saw a Thema estate a few months ago - up to that point I hadn't even known they existed!

Anyway I'm sure JAYB will be along shortly.

[nc107]

I owned a Ph3 Thema Turbo for getting on for 7 years. I did about 100,000 miles in it and apart from expected replacements (shocks, discs etc) only had one failure, an oil leak which require the head welding. The build quality was very good for it's day so I don't think you have much to worry about there.

Your biggest worry will be finding one that hasn't been owned by someone who couldn't afford the maintenance, these cars were seriously cheap 5-6 years ago and I suspect some ended up in the hands of dreamers. Most of the common parts are available from the Thema Consortium, obviously the unique bits are harder to come by.

All the best with your search!

[varsas]

Spoilt for choice!

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-pa...

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-pa...

I think they are so rare because the turbo was pretty much as quick but presumably a lot cheaper, but the only one to have is the V8. Such a crazy car, insane but brilliant. You just wouldn't get that sort of thing nowerdays.

[Mazda Baiter]

There was an engine for sale in Holland not long ago, it had everything needed to run it, as in it was still on the subframe with the gearbox, driveshafts, uprights and brakes still with it.

I was looking as I thought a Ferrari V8 in a hillclimb single seater would be quite cool.

I think mechanical spares would be available, mainly because they suffered from tinworm somewhat. A cool car though.

[f1nn]

Am I correct in thinking that the crank/firing order was changed in this installation, meaning they dont sound as good as the same lump in the 328/348?

[Chris_w666]

JAYB your thread has arrived.

[anonymous-user]

If you cant find one! get one of these!

[f1nn]

164 was a great looker in its day, was the designer also involved in the pug 405? They look very similar.

[Elskeggso]

Ask Justayellowbadge, he's got one.

[MondeoMan1981]

So did the Thema and Saab 9000 have the same designer ?

Looking at th rear 3/4 picture they are so similar.

164 / 405 / 605 all designed by same person for sure !

[standfree93]

In the same boat as you.
Really love the car.
Even got a model of it.

[Simon_m]

MondeoMan1981 said:

So did the Thema and Saab 9000 have the same designer ?

Looking at th rear 3/4 picture they are so similar.

164 / 405 / 605 all designed by same person for sure !

Thema, SAAB 9000, 164 and Fiat Croma were all based on the same chassis.

I used to work in a Lancia dealer in the early nineties and was lucky enough to be taken out in one of these. They didn't sell many as they were so much more expensive than the turbo which was just as quick.

[Alex]

f1nn said:

164 was a great looker in its day, was the designer also involved in the pug 405? They look very similar.

Both Pininfarina, IIRC.

[kavanagh]

Like.
Alot.

[bazking69]

You don't. Honestly.
Another one of those cars that you should have a fondness for but would never in a million years sink your money into.

[simonrockman]

I've only ever sat in one at a show. Very Maserati in design.

Simon

[soad]

Lovely wooden dashboard - it just looks great.