For Sale: 1958 Lancia Aurelia in Saint Louis, Missouri

Few postwar Italian automobiles combine engineering sophistication, elegant styling, and road manners as beautifully as the Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible. Introduced in 1956 as the refined successor to the sporting B24 Spider, the Aurelia Convertible retained the advanced engineering and effortless performance that made the Aurelia one of the most respected grand touring cars of its era while adding improved comfort and practicality. With graceful coachwork by Pinin Farina and groundbreaking mechanical design beneath the surface, the B24S remains among the most admired and collectible Italian sporting automobiles of the 1950s.
At the heart of the Aurelia was one of the most innovative powerplants of the postwar period. Designed by Francesco de Virgilio, Lancia's compact aluminum V6 became the world's first production V6 engine and helped establish the Aurelia's reputation for refinement and engineering sophistication. In B24S form, the 2.5 liter engine delivered smooth and flexible performance ideally suited to long distance touring, while the rear mounted transaxle, De Dion rear suspension, sliding pillar front suspension, and inboard rear brakes contributed to remarkably balanced handling and ride quality. Few automobiles of the era combined such advanced engineering with such understated elegance.
Completed on June 3, 1958, this Aurelia B24S Convertible is one of just 521 examples produced during the model's brief three year production run. According to accompanying documentation, chassis 1629 was initially registered in Germany before later relocating to Italy with its original owner, where it reportedly remained through the mid-1980s. Following a subsequent change of ownership, the car underwent refurbishment work in Italy before eventually being acquired by its previous owner in Belgium in 2016.
Under previous ownership, the Aurelia benefited from a comprehensive refurbishment carried out by noted Lancia specialists Epoca Ricambi of Ciney, Belgium. The body was refinished in an elegant dark gray, complementing the timeless lines of the Pinin Farina coachwork, while the interior was retrimmed in rich red leather in accordance with the car's original Pelle Rosso specification. The presentation today is both sophisticated and sporting, perfectly suited to the understated elegance for which Lancia became renowned.
Exterior details include a black convertible top, Carello headlamps, wraparound chrome bumpers, and proper body color steel wheels fitted with chrome trim rings and hubcaps. Inside, the inviting cockpit features beautifully restored leather upholstery, replacement gray carpeting, Jaeger instrumentation, and a wood rim steering wheel, all combining to create one of the most tasteful and refined interiors of the period.
Mechanically, the Aurelia received equal attention during the refurbishment. The matching engine, number 1749, was reportedly overhauled along with the four-speed rear mounted transaxle. The advanced V6 delivers smooth and responsive performance through a single Weber carburetor, while the rebuilt transaxle and fresh dual exhaust system contributes to the car's wonderfully balanced and engaging driving character. True to Lancia tradition, the Aurelia offers an experience defined not by brute force, but by refinement, composure, and engineering sophistication.
In September, 2026 the car completed the Colorado Grand, one of North America's most respected vintage touring events. Its successful participation in this demanding long-distance rally further demonstrates the Aurelia's mechanical fitness, reliability, and exceptional suitability for extended touring.
Accompanying the car is its Lancia Classiche Certificato di Origine documenting the production date, original colors, and factory identification numbers, further supporting the authenticity and history of this rare Aurelia Convertible.
Today, the B24S stands among the most desirable postwar Italian grand touring cars, admired for its advanced engineering, rarity, and elegant Pinin Farina styling. Beautifully restored and highly sophisticated in both appearance and design, this Aurelia B24S Convertible represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of Lancia's finest and most influential road cars.


Offers welcome and trades considered.