Vehicle Description
Rare 1957 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT CoupeThis 1957 Lancia Aurelia B20
GT Coupe is an excellent original example out of 30 year ownership.
Red with black interior. It's been off the road for several years
and is not currently running but the motor turns by hand. While
overall presentable, it would still benefit from minor cosmetic
freshening. A solid and honest B20 that would make for an exciting
addition to any collection. The Lancia Aurelia was introduced in
1951. In conjunction with the rigid floor and body was an
independent suspension system, with trailing arms in the rear
connected to the aft-mounted transaxle. Not only did the transaxle
setup give the Aurelia exceptional handling balance, but it also
allowed for a low driveshaft tunnel, limiting intrusion into the
cabin. Other features included inboard rear brakes, and the worlds
first production V6 engine complete with hemispherical combustion
chambers. To demonstrate the capabilities of its revolutionary new
GT car, Lancia entered four B20 GTs in the 2-liter class of the
1951 Mille Miglia. Straight away, the Aurelias showed clean heels
to the rest of the 2-liter field. When the torrential rains came,
the B20 GT of Giovanni Bracco and Umberto Maglioli began to close
on the leaders, most of whom were in machinery with two or more
times the displacement of the Aurelia! After a genuinely heroic
drive, Bracco and Maglioli clawed back over five minutes on the
leading 4.1-liter Ferrari, closing the gap to just 20 minutes when
the checkered flag fell after 13 hours of racing. With the
sensational second-place overall in the Mille Miglia, the Aurelia
became an instant hero to thousands of Italians. More success would
follow in similarly grueling events like the Carrera Panamericana
and Targa Florio where the Lancia's deft handling and reliability
paid off in dividends. The Aurelia remains a popular choice for
todays retrospective events, and enthusiasts covet these remarkable
automobiles for their performance, quality, and exquisite
beauty.Was: $79,500Discounted Price: $69,500
