The Lancia Aurelia saw the light of day in the year 1950. The first models introduced were the sedan, station car and limousine. According to Lancia traditions the Aurelia again was a hallmark in technical innovation. The car featured a light alloy (aluminium) 60° V6 engine and a gearbox with clutch fitted to the rear axle (Transaxle construction) The Transaxle construction made an ideal weight distribution, on the front and rear axles, possible. The car also featured a unitary bodywork structure.
In the year 1951 the famous Lancia Aurelia sports car followed: The Lancia Aurelia B20 GT series 1 (first car in the so called GT class).
This magnificent 2+2 coupe model was designed by PininFarina and the design was a revolution in the early fifties of the twentieth century.
The advanced mechanics, the light bodywork and the aerodynamic design made the Aurelia B20 GT a true drivers car.
The car successfully participated in many rally and race events, like the Mille Migla (finished second place) and at Le Mans (finished first in its class).
The first  Aurelia B20 GT series were powered by a two litre V6 engine, from 1953 (series 3) a more powerful 2.5 litre V6 was fitted. From 1954 (series 4) a deDion rear axle was fitted which improved the roadholding even more. The Lancia Aurelia B20 GT was built until 1958, the B20 GT series 6 was the last model built.

Nowadays the Lancia Aurelia B20 GT is a very much sought after classic car. The cars are very hard to find and expensive. Many proud owners use the cars like they were in "the old days" in competitive events like the historic Mille Miglia.

Technical data

V6 engine
cylinder capacity: 2451 cc.
capacity: 118 bhp. at 5200 rpm.
top-speed: 180 km/h. - 113 mph.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual (floor shift)
brakes: hydraulic drum brakes all round
weight: 1185 kg.

Information

Lancia Aurelia B20S GT series 4, year 1956. Chassis number B20S1247, engine number 4512. Colour green  with a beige cloth interior and black rubber carpet. This magnificent Lancia Aurelia left the factory on 20 October 1955. The automobile was sold new to the Netherlands and the car was first registered on 6 February 1956. A delivery document from the Lancia factory is present. The car is a 'S' model which means it is a left hand drive car. This Lancia Aurelia is a unique specimen: totally original and only given a repaint in the past. The car is in excellent original condition: a true time capsule and a holy grail for every serious Lancia enthusiast/collector.
 This fine automobile drives delightful. The car comes beautifully documented and complete with a much sought after original tool set. One of the most beautiful Italian coupe models ever built, super original,  Mille Miglia eligible and a very sound investment.

This classic car was sold to The Netherlands by
Lex Classics.

E-mail: info@lexclassics.nl 
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