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The Most Desirable Road-Going Lancia Sports Car
One of Only 181 Left-Hand-Drive Spider Americas Built
Ownership History records since new
Desirably equipped with Fontana Hardtop and side glass windows
Complete ground up restoration performed by Carrozzeria Dino
Cognolato in Italy
Offered with Tools, Owner's Manual, softop, and restoration
documentation
The Lancia Aurelia stands out to be one of the significant
automobiles of the 1950s. Designed by Vittorio Jano, the Aurelia
caused a sensation when it was introduced at the Turin Motor Show
in 1950. The transmission was placed in the rear just in front of
the axle, resulting in an almost perfect weight distribution. The
V6 aluminum engine had two distinctive banks opened out to form a
60-degree angle, for a better intake of cold air. The result was a
car with superb performance and handling qualities, well ahead of
its competitors. The Spider America is considered to be the most
exciting and beautiful '50s spiders ever.
This B24S Spider America is a very special example that possesses
an unbroken chain of ownership, the most desirable options, and an
outstanding concours-quality restoration. Based on our research,
the history of B24S 0037 can be traced back to June 8th 1955, when
it was sold to its first owner. Throughout the years, the Lancia
was registered at the Automobile Club D'Italia. The records show
the owners history and different transactions during the first 3
decades of the car. In 1985, Umberto Genovesse Fraccaro purchased
the Aurelia and brought it to his home in Castelfranco, Italy.
During his ownership, Mr. Fraccaro obtain the certificate of
homologation from the Historian Italian Motorclub. Over the next 30
years, Mr. Fraccaro owned the car and enjoyed it along the Italian
coast.
In 2018, Lukas Huni AG acquired the Lancia and brought it to
Carrozzeria Dino Cognolato in Vigonza, Italy. At this facility, the
Lancia began a full restoration. They disassembled the spider to
the last nut and bolt. All of the panels were removed, and the
drivetrain components were sent to B+F touring garage. The engine
was rebuilt and upgraded for better torque, but maintaining its
originality, the gearbox was overhauled and resulted in very
reliable and fun drivetrain.
The Lancia received many upgrades that improved the rideability and
drivability while keeping the iconic timeless design. These
upgrades were in the form of structural upgrades to re enforced the
floor structure to accommodate taller passengers. The original
seats were lowered, but reupholstered to original spec. After 3
years of restoration, the Lancia was completed along with the
Fontana Hardtop that was built to original specification. This
timeless piece of design was ready for his new owner. In July of
2021, the Lancia arrived to the U.S. where it was stored in a
temperature-controlled facility.
Upon arriving at Canepa, vehicles are treated to the "Canepa
Difference" This includes a complete mechanical inspection.
Everything is serviced as needed, and road tested by Bruce Canepa.
It is finished off with a concours show quality detail. The
undersides and wheel wells are hand cleaned, ensuring that each
surface was spotless. The trunk, interior and engine bay are also
cleaned, ensuring that the Aurelia B24S presented as though it had
just rolled onto the showroom floor. With the remaining step being
the exterior, the finish is polished and waxed to "as new"
finish.
A well-documented and impeccably restored Spider America, this is
an ultimate candidate for leading automotive events - from the
finest international concours d'elegance to exclusive rallies, such
as the Mille Miglia Storica and the Colorado Grand.
It is little wonder that Lancia enthusiasts and knowledgeable
collectors have always held the Spider Americas in such high
regard. After all, these limited-production Aurelias combine a
brilliant Pinin Farina design with a beautifully engineered,
competition-proven chassis to create a near-perfect 1950s sports
car. As a result, these rare Lancias are found only in the best
collections and seldom appear for public sale.
