The first Zagato-bodied Lancia Flaminia, the Sport, was introduced in 1959. The Flaminia Sport was initially released as the Series 1, which is also referred to as the Pre-Series. These coupes featured covered headlights and had a sleek look that closely resembled the Aston Martin DB4 Zagato. The Sport Series 1 was powered by a 140hp 2.5L V6 engine which was paired to a 4 speed manual transmission, with drive being sent to the rear wheels. Although all Series 1 cars left the factory with a 2.5L V6, it is common to find examples which have the later, and more powerful, 2.8L V6 engine installed. In 1960, Italy introduced legislation which banned cars from having covered headlights, which forced the creation of the later Sport Series 2. With just 99 examples built, the Flaminia Sport Series 1 is one of the rarest and most desirable Lancias.