#ManlioGraccoDeLay

Manlio Gracco de Lay was a close collaborator of Vincenzo Lancia and played a key role in maintaining the technical direction of the company after Lancia’s death in 1937. As head of engineering, he ensured continuity in development philosophy and oversaw projects initiated under Vincenzo’s guidance, including the final series of the Astura and the early phases of postwar designs. Although he remained largely behind the scenes, his influence helped preserve Lancia’s tradition of mechanical innovation and refinement during a period of transition and uncertainty.

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