One of the first 98 cars built, and one of only a handful with viotti rather than ghia bodywork, sadly resprayed red for deep pocketed numbskulls before, it was a gorgeous metallic beige. The name derives from the famous roman road that connected italy to france. This lancia aurelia b24s spider is for sale at the rm auction at villa erba on may 25, 20. The prototype of the b50 cabriolet was revealed at the turin. With over 300 pages of original material on the history of the lancia company, the family and the development of the aurelia, the book received several honors, most notably the cunot award from the society of automotive historians as best book of the year. The lancia aurelia b20 is a coupe of the italian house built in the early 50s, it mounted a 2. This car is pictured in lmc journal 63, page 24 and also page 109 of aurelia gt. The roadsters are valued at more than twice that of a coupe. It is noted for using the first seriesproduction v6 engine.
He works as a college lecturer and has already written six books on automotive history as well as magazine articles on the lancia aurelia. The church was filled with many friends and her proud industrial family. Its racing class victories include the mille miglia and the grueling 24 hours of lemans. Our search technology instantly finds lancia aurelia for sale from our database of thousands of luxury and exotic cars. Lancia aurelia classic cars for sale classic trader. One could spend a very enjoyable hour or two removing a valve cover and sipping a beer or three while studying the rocker design of this 60degree, 12valve engine that featured hemistyle combustion chambers.
The first series continued into 1951 with the addition of a twodoor coupe and an engine increase to 1991 cc and 65 hp. One of the most collectible models in the lancia stable. English thema i type 834 1989 lancia thema service handbuch ger cze. The lancia marque has never been as popular in the us as they. Compare prices on lancia aurelia, read specifications and descriptions and see lancia aurelia images from our global listings. Registro aurelia official website lancia aurelia cars. These include the lancia aurelia 19501959, the lancia appia 19531963, and the lancia flaminia 19571970. We sell stainless steel disc brake cylinders, disc brake pads, servo brake adjusters, bleeder valves, suspension bushings, inner drive axle shafts, ignition, alternators, speed and rpm cables, headlamps, bearings and 16 tubeless rims we distribute quality stainless steel brake cylinders from. Lancia did not invent the name gran turismo, but it was the first to associate it with a highspeed crosscountry coupe. The aurelia family consists of saloon, coupe b20 and spider b24. The registro is the owner of the manufacturing lists of lancia spa concerning the aurelia and is thus able to confirm the survivors originality based on production numbers of cars, engines and other major components. This is the web page of the registro, dedicated to the lancia aurelia, and the activities of the registro that cares for those beautiful cars and the needs of their owners. The aurelia is one of lancias landmark cars, standing deservedly alongside the lambda and aprilia as all time true greats.
The aurelia was lancias first new postwar car, a project guided by gianni lancia, founder vincenzos son, and the head engineer, vittorio jano, the former alfa romeo grand prix engineer. Before running its course in the summer of 1958, the aurelia badge would encompass a family of closed and open cars that began with an unprepossessing four. I have owned this lancia aurelia b21 saloon for nearly 6 years. The registro maintains a list of known cars and owners. Interesting chassis numbers of the aurelia, by wim oude weernink in the lmc journal, 1984 lancia a story of technological innovation in the car industry, a wonderful history by lorenzo morello, available for free from fca historical center website, and included here for reference.
Today, lancia is best known for its sports and racing cars, but the italian company also produced some of the first. Colour green with a beige cloth interior and black rubber carpet. Pinin farina took care of the coupe design called b20 resulting in the first ever use of the gt or gran turismo name. This is a beautiful and expensive italian classic roadster. The beloved aurelia was driven by both beautiful people and race drivers. The lancia aurelia is a car produced by italian manufacturer lancia from 1950 to the summer of 1958.
German 590 lancia fiat modifying tuning twincam engines guy croft. Designed by vittorio jano, the aurelia was launched in 1950 and production lasted through the summer of 1958. Lancias 2006 calendar features many of the companys finest creations and is free for the taking as a pdf on the carmakers web site. If a package arrived damaged all packaging materials must be kept and may be collected and inspected by the carrier when investigating a claim. The b24 was available as a spyder and later followed by a. Yet when we decided to follow up wbs musing on how the car he recalled driving in 1955 would seem today, we very quickly found we had an embarrassment of riches.
His shop was located close to lancia i believe across a courtyard and in the early days of the aurelia, he provided tuneup services for the factory and later for privateers. Small runs of the lancia aurelia convertible and cabriolet also took place between 1950 and 1956. Lego moc43202 lancia aurelia b20 speed champions 2020. Quattroruote article on the b20, 1957 interesting chassis numbers of the aurelia, by wim oude weernink in the lmc journal, 1984 lancia a story of technological innovation in the car industry, a wonderful history by lorenzo morello, available for free from fca historical center website, and included here for reference. The automobile was sold new to the netherlands and the car was first registered on 6 february 1956. Lanciaaurelia b20 gt 2 lanciaaurelia b20 gtaccessories 3 lanciaaurelia b20 gtbumpers 4 lanciaaurelia b20 gtdoors 5. Engine parts, steering, gearbox, brake parts, interior trim, wheels, suspension, electrical, mouldings, rubber seals, tools. A lancia aurelia b20 coupe is hardly a common sight nowadays. Internally, that car was known as a b10, but it has come to be known as a first series aurelia. The lancia aurelia was something really rather special when it was launched. R 1954 lancia aurelia b20 be eur 185000 1955 lancia aurelia b20 gt series 4 be eur 153000.
Engineered by the legendary vittorio jano, the lancia aurelia b20 was the first car sold as a gt, and its. Its owner racer vincenzo lancia, together with a friend, decided to produce efficient cars with an unusual design and technical specifications. It featured a novel v6 motor the worlds first, independent suspension on all wheels, and an advanced unit body chassis. The aurelia was designed under the direction of engineer vittorio jano. Lancia is celebrating its centennial year with a calendar that sets some of its most beautiful creations in fairytale settings. In 1953 for the third series of aurelia, the engine was increased to 2451cc. It will give you information about the different lancia aurelia variants, and the activity of the registro. It is the first production car to use a v6 engine engine, and its rear mounted gearbox and inboard brakes offered very good weight distribution. Considering it was first shown to the world in 1950 with a specification that includes the worlds first production v6, frontwheel drive, and unitary construction, it was certainly one of the most advanced cars available at the time. Dutch article from the 50s about the lancia spyder 2500 g. Abcm 18320 lancia aurelia blue ray ii nardimichelottivignale 1958 ready built 118 by mail. Aurelia b50 trunk gasket 211190 trunk gasket for lancia aurelia b50 models from 1950 51. Classic lancia is a dutch supplier of several spare parts for classic lancias. These were people for whom ownership of an aurelia became a kind of religion, particularly the b20 gt coupe and convertible and, most of all, the b24 spider.
This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. It places these developments in historical context, and includes explanations of olley, a famous supension designer at rolls royce and gm, and his understanding of the lancia design. Lancia aurelia 70 mauto credit giorgio perottino a glorious display of the aurelia recently opened at the mauto, formerly the biscaretti and now the national auto museum in torino. Technical data file 1957 lancia aurelia b20 gt outlaw. This magnificent lancia aurelia left the factory on 20 october 1955. The aurelia coupe was a twodoor fastback based on the chassis and drivetrain of.
Lord march and his beautiful lancia aurelia b20 coupe duration. Called 70 anni di mito senza tempo 70 years of m yth without time, the celebration of the aurelia opened with a press conference on jan 30, and a public opening the next day. Lancia aurelia b20 ii series year 1952 excellent general conditions the second series was the most victorious b20 this car has already participated the miglia. Mauto museo nazionale dellautomobile di torino dedicates a retrospective exhibition to the fabulous lancia aurelia, one of the most. Engine 2775cc lancia flaminia v6, ohv, triple twinchoke weber carburettors. Niels jonassen is president of the danish veteran car club and chairman of the danish lancia register. The lancia factory publication, the history of lancia 19061989, states that 1,231 2. The aurelia was first released in 1950 as a fourdoor sedan using a 1754 cc v6 engine rated at 56 hp. The 2litre aurelia, driven by giovanni bracco and umberto maglioli, finished second behind the ferrari america in the 1951 mille miglia.
This beautiful lancia aurelia b20 gt for sale at the classic motor hub is the fourth series of aurelia, which is widely regarded as being the most desirable of the six aurelia series produced. One of the most advanced sporting gts of the 1950s. The aurelia was the worlds first v6powered production car and was full of the advanced engineering typical of lancia. The bride was rita lancia, a member of the lancia family, important makers of cars. The lancia aurelia is a car produced by italian manufacturer lancia from 1950 to the summer. Jamesedition makes it easy to find lancia aurelia cars youre looking for, we feature lancia aurelia for sale by dealerships around the world. It has been restored to a very high standard at considerable expense. Lanciaaurelia b10 b21 b22bumpers 2 lanciaaurelia b10 b21 b22engine 3 lanciaaurelia b10 b21 b22engine compartment 4.
It was the first postwar lancia model as well as the first one developed after the death of vincenzo lancia. Lancia classic cars aurelia for sale car and classic. Dhl worldwide delivery by postal service we will be glad to send to all of you who will ask for it, the updated new pdf file of all the new models. From the lovely pinin farina lines down to the remarkably modern mechanicals, the aurelia b24 was a guaranteed classic. Fiva passport, original jack and wheel nut spanner, and a complete file on the rebuild containing a selection of photographs illustrating the quality and extent of this professional restoration. We also remind retailers that they can ask for prices and conditions for this model, directly to us. The original front bumper and a recently replated rear bumper of superb quality are included in the sale. Amadei ricambi specialist in the supply of spare parts for classic and vintage lancia automobiles. Painted in lancia warm water green and trimmed with beige west of england cloth, the accompanying history file includes numerous invoices detailing the works carried out and an album of photographs of the restoration.
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