Lancia Aurelia B-20 Coupe
Many classic automobiles evoke strong emotion – admiration, nostalgia, even whimsy. The Lancia Aurelia, more than 70 years since it was introduced, inspires reverence.
The Aurelia is widely recognized as one of the most groundbreaking cars in history, and the B20 GT coupe is the most storied variant. Of the first seven cars across the finish line in the 1951 Mille Miglia, three of them were B20s – one of them second overall, just behind a Ferrari with nearly twice the displacement and ahead of several others.
The B20s were built for performance. Featuring the breakthrough aluminum V-6 – the first production V6 in any car – and ingeniously engineered for optimal weight distribution, they were absolutely born to run.
This 1957 B20 is an example from the model’s sixth and final series. It has some engineering refinements and some subtle design touches that certainly don’t get in the way of the simplicity of the gorgeous Ghia design but add cosmetic beauty – like the understated but elegant chrome strip down the center of the hood.
This car is stunningly original and complete. The simple, driver-oriented interior is dressed neatly in black leather. Trunk and engine compartment are clean and correct. The car, after lengthy storage, will require some mechanical reconditioning, but that pioneering V6 is running fine.
This is an excellent chance to acquire a rare, important, incredibly enjoyable automobile that will always be something truly special.
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