1939 Lancia Astura "Málaga" by Pinin Farina

Italy's Lancia firm's model portfolio in the 1930s ranged from small sedans to long-wheelbase luxury cars. One of the latter lines was the Astura.  Some Asturas were sedans, but the most stylish were cabriolets, especially those designed by Pinin Farina.  Iwrote about some of those here.

One of the best-known Farina Astura cabriolets has been called the "Málaga" Astura.  That's because it has been displayed at the Museo Automovilistico y de la Moda in Málaga, Spain, based on the collection of the Portuguese João Manuel Magalhães.

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1936 Lancia Astura Cabriolet Series III "Tipo Bocca" by Pinin Farina - RM Sotheby's photo
An earlier Farina Astura cabriolet.  This post's feature car differs mostly at the front end and the aft fender spats.  Though also note that door hinging is reversed.  It also seems to have a longer wheelbase.

1939 Lancia Astura Cabriolet "Málaga" by Pinin Farina
This photo and the one below were taken by me in 2018 at the museum.  The others are from sources I cannot presently identify.  That black line across the image is a wire serving as a warning device to keep viewers away from the cars on display.  Note the horizontal divider on the windshield -- the upper segment pivots down forward.

The prow of the engine compartment is sharper, more aggressive than on previous versions.  Some date this car to 1938, but its grille design is in line with some 1939 Asturas such as the Berlina built for Galeazzo Ciano.  The museum's information card at the time I visited had this as a 1939 model.

Showing some of the rear end.  Much of the trunk is probably devoted to housing the spare tire.  The openings on the aft fender spats might (1) be for style only, (2) provide more air for brake cooling, or (3) might be for both.  Though if cooling was very important, then no spats should be there.

The design is especially attractive seen from the side.  Though the spat openings detract slightly aesthetically, they add visual interest.