Vincenzo Lancia (24 August 1881 – 15 February 1937) was an Italian racing driver, engineer and founder of Lancia.
Vincenzo Lancia was born in the small village of Fobello on 24 August 1881, close to Turin; his family tree starts in Fabello around 1550. He was the youngest of four children (one sister and two brothers), his father being a soup canner who made his money in Argentina before returning to Turin to start his business. From an early age, Vincenzo showed a gift with numbers, and it was intended for him to become a bookkeeper, but developed an interest in machinery and engineering, and was fascinated with the new motor car.
He eventually became an apprentice with Giovanni Battista Ceirano, a bicycle importer in Turin, and he was named bookkeeper in the company's brochure in 1898. He was also developing his skills at engineering, design and construction, and developed patience, perseverance and determination. Soon he could tackle most problems single-handedly.
Once Lancia was sent to help Count Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia, who owned a Benz. When they met in February 1899 they quickly became friends. He was to become important in Lancia's later career, and was credited with the design of the now familiar Lancia logo (1911).
Lancia, however, was now chief inspector at Fiat, and was also test driver, although only 19. His driving impressed the Fiat bosses, and he was invited to drive their cars in races, and his first success was in 1900, in Fiat's second race. Lancia led the first lap of first French Grand Prix at Le Mans with a time of 53 minutes 42 seconds. He was an exceptionally fast driver, often fastest of all, but often suffered a mechanical failure. In 1906, Vincenzo Lancia won the Gold Cup in Milan driving the Fiat 28-40 HP.
His first car was built in 1907 - the 12 hp Alfa, which included much of the technology now taken for granted, and he produced groundbreaking models such as the Lambda and the Aprilia.
In 1930, with Gaspare Bona, Battista Farina called Pinin, Giovanni Battista Devalle, Pietro Monateri, Arrigo De Angeli founded the Pininfarina S.p.A. a car design firm and coachbuilder, with headquarters in Cambiano, Turin, Italy SpA.
He died from a heart attack on 15 February 1937 just before the Aprilia was put into full production. He was 55 years old, and he lies buried at Fobello. His wife Adele Miglietti and their son Gianni Lancia continued the management of the car manufacturer (1937–1955).
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Some of their strengths
Vincenzo Lancia has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Sophisticated, Energetic, Generous, Passionate, Trustworthy, Artistic, and Courageous.
Smart and Sophisticated
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Vincenzo Lancia is someone who is a smart, sophisticated, and organized person who displays kindness and grace in every day interactions, and who also has a passionate soul. A person who is known for being fun and creative.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Vincenzo Lancia well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Active and Ambitious
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Vincenzo Lancia as someone who is active, ambitious, bold, and courageous.
A person who is driven and organized, is wise with money, who knows how to tell a good story, likes physical activity, and who loves learning.
Intelligent and Leadership-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Vincenzo Lancia is someone who is able to see things that others don't, and who can be an effective guide or mentor to others.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Altruistic and Purposeful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Vincenzo Lancia tends to be someone who has a desire to be of service to a higher calling and who is always trying to perfect things. Who can be practical and polished, reserved and methodical, and who tends to trust internal judgment before trusting anyone else at face value.
Some of Vincenzo Lancia's challenges
While Vincenzo Lancia has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Vincenzo Lancia can be Aggressive, Difficult, Perfectionist, Stubborn, Idle, Impulsive, and Callous.
Difficult and Perfectionist
One of Vincenzo Lancia's key challenges is that they are someone who can be difficult and too much of a perfectionist.
Vincenzo Lancia must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.
Impulsive and Aggressive
Vincenzo Lancia is someone who can be impulsive, aggressive, and confrontational, can have difficulty listening to others, be moody and high strung, have conflict with authority figures, be too judgmental of others, and who can be overindulgent and extravagant.
Critical and Bossy
Finally, Vincenzo Lancia also can be too focused on the small details of life, try to control whatever is happening, and be finicky and demanding.
