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In 1950, the sedan version of the Lancia Aurelia was introduced, powered by an aluminum-alloy V-6 motor co-designed by Vittorio Jano. The Aurelia B20 GT of 1951 was distinguished from the B10 sedan by its fastback coachwork, penned by Mari Felice Boano. The car was designed as a grand touring car and is noteworthy as the first production car to be named with the widely copied mantle of 'GT.' The initial 'pre-series' run of 98 cars were entrusted to Ghia, however they were overwhelmed with orders, prompting them to subcontract some of the cars to Pinin Farina and a relatively unknown carrozzeria named Viotti. Pinin Farina assumed production before Ghia's contracted cars were complete, which means the 'pre-series' cars were even shorter than the 98 examples cited by many history books.
When production of the B20 GT came to an end in 1958, a total of 3,871 examples had been built in a total of six series.
Along from being a road going car, they were also worthy competition cars, finishing 2nd overall at the 1951 Mille Miglia, 1st in Class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans a month later and a 1-2-3 finish at the 1952 Targa Florio.
This particular B20 is the 67th car produced and is one of fewer than 98 early pre-series examples officially contracted to Ghia, though it is even more rare given that it is one of a few of the cars subcontracted to carrozzeria Viotti.
Upon completion, the car was finished in metallic beige paint with a nut-brown interior and approved for sale on June 8, 1951. It is believed that the car was imported to England in 1960 and remained in British ownership for more than two decades. It returned to Italy in 1988 and treated to a restoration by Gianni Sala of Reggio Emilia.
Power is from a 1991cc Dual Overhead Camshaft V-6 engine fitted with a Weber 40 DCF carburetor and offering 75 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
When production of the B20 GT came to an end in 1958, a total of 3,871 examples had been built in a total of six series.
Along from being a road going car, they were also worthy competition cars, finishing 2nd overall at the 1951 Mille Miglia, 1st in Class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans a month later and a 1-2-3 finish at the 1952 Targa Florio.
This particular B20 is the 67th car produced and is one of fewer than 98 early pre-series examples officially contracted to Ghia, though it is even more rare given that it is one of a few of the cars subcontracted to carrozzeria Viotti.
Upon completion, the car was finished in metallic beige paint with a nut-brown interior and approved for sale on June 8, 1951. It is believed that the car was imported to England in 1960 and remained in British ownership for more than two decades. It returned to Italy in 1988 and treated to a restoration by Gianni Sala of Reggio Emilia.
Power is from a 1991cc Dual Overhead Camshaft V-6 engine fitted with a Weber 40 DCF carburetor and offering 75 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Lot was not sold
2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000
Sale Price :
USD $192,500
1951 Lancia Aurelia Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lancia Aurelia
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 LANCIA AURELIA B20 GT SERIES I Chassis#: B20-1101 Sold for USD$168,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1951 LANCIA AURELIA B50 CABRIOLET Chassis#: B50-1285 Sold for USD$146,250 2019 Coys - Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House | |
1951 Lancia Aurelia B20 Chassis#: B20-1246 Sold for USD$359,520 2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote | |
1951 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series I Speciale by Pinin Farina Chassis#: B20-1346 Sold for USD$232,624 2016 RM Sotheby's : London Sale | |
1951 Lancia Aurelia B52 Coupé Chassis#: B52.1074 Sold for USD$192,802 2015 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale | |
1951 Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet Chassis#: B50 1443 Sold for USD$142,298 2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1951 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Chassis#: B20-1047 Sold for USD$192,500 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1951 Lancia Aurelia B20GT Coupé Coachwork by Da Corsa Chassis#: B20 1082 Sold for USD$120,676 2013 Bonhams - The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1951 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Coupé Chassis#: BC7A Sold for USD$124,558 2012 RM Auctions - London | |
1951 Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet Sold for USD$154,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1951 Lancia B10/B20GT racing Saloon Sold for USD$19,455 2009 Bonhams - Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia |
Lancia Aurelias That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Lancia Aurelia's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1951 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Coupé Series I | B20-1340 | 2023 RM Sothebys : London | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
1951 Lancia Aurelia B20GT Pre-Series Coupe | 1047 | 2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island | $175,000 | $225,000 | |
1951 LANCIA AURELIA B10 | 2019 Coy's London Classic | $30,000 | $40,000 | ||
1951 Lancia Aurelia B50 Coupé | B50 1194 | 2017 Bonhams : The Padua Auction | $160,000 | $200,000 |
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