And no, neither is a reason to wear a turtleneck. Hot tip: a Saab 90 is basically a late-stage Saab 99.

But like its proper luxury cars, the Appia was named for a Roman road, chock-full of innovation and ingenuity, and engineered and built to be the absolute best, not the most profitable.Īlso, where else can you find pillarless suicide doors, a V4 engine and rear-wheel drive in one car? Oh, right – other Lancias, of course

The Appia has all the proper pre-Fiat Lancia credentials – just carried in a smaller package than something like the Flaminia or Aurelia. Well, it probably did end then, but it certainly didn’t begin. Helpfully enough, Lancia’s engineering prowess didn’t begin and end with its involvement in the World Rally Championship. Not that he’s bitter about it to this day or anything. Until, of course, the classic car boom ‘unearthed’ what the tragics had been banging on about for years and put owning a nice little Fulvia Zagato right out of a certain Top Gear writer’s reach just before he was able to afford the pre-boom prices. Of course, as the years went by, and Lancia retreated into Italy, the storied brand receded from pretty much everyone’s memories. oh, about a minute after the Delta Integrale went off sale, from memory. For years, it’s been the manufacturer of choice for misty-eyed tragics and budding Saint Judes since. It’s impossible to walk away from this book without feeling hopeful.Ah, Lancia. “For the Amazon Books editors, The Girl with the Louding Voice stood out thanks to its unforgettable characters and message of hope and determination when all feels lost. In every page and chapter of these profound books, we found opportunities to escape to different worlds, travel through time, and remind ourselves of the things that connect us all,” said Sarah Gelman, Editorial Director, Amazon Books. “Determining the Best Books of the Year So Far took on even greater importance this year as many of us spent months at home and often turned to books to better understand our new normal or seek reprieve in another person’s story.

The list of the top 20 books published between January and June of this year was chosen by Amazon’s book editorial team.ĭrum roll please! The Amazon Books editors reveal their picks for the Best Books of 2020 So Far: /Bdes7mfsqP Today Amazon announced their picks for the best books of 2020 so far, with Abi Daré’s debut novel The Girl with the Louding Voice at number one.

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