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The Lancia Aurelia, the first car to employ a V6 engine, was launched at the 1950 Turin Motor Show. Designed during wartime by Francesco de Virgilio, the 1,754cc 60-degree V6 was of all-aluminum construction and used overhead valves operated via short pushrods instead of Lancia's traditional overhead camshafts. The engine was mounted in a chassis of unitary construction, it retained Lancia's 'sliding pillar' independent front suspension, first seen many years ago on the Lambda, but used a semi-trailing-arm layout at the rear, another world first. Also unusual was the transmission, which was comprised of a two-piece prop-shaft and combined gear/rear transaxle on which were mounted the inboard brakes.
The Pinin Farina-styled B20 Coupe followed the B0 saloon a year later. In 1951, the Aurelia engine's displacement increased to 1,991cc and this unit in up-rated form went into the B20. Introduced in 1953, the 3rd and subsequent series B20s were powered by a 2,451cc V6, and this unit was fitted into the B24S Spider launched in 1955, by which time the Aurelia had gained a leaf-sprung De Dion rear axle.
The Lancia Aurelia Spider was intended for sale mainly in the United States, quickly earning the name 'America.' Built on a 2,450 wheels, the B24S was mechanically similar to the 4th Series Aurelia B20, except for different air filters. These were the first Lancia models with left-hand drive as standard ('the 'S' in the type number references 'Sinistra' - left - in Italian).
Production of the Spider America was only in 1955. From 1956, it was succeeded by the more conventional B24S Convertible, mechanically based on the 5th series Aurelia B20.
Although the B24S Convertible looked similar, it was in fact, a total redesign that shared no panels with its predecessor. They had deeper doors with external handles and wind-up windows, flatter windscreen with quarter lights, and one-piece bumpers. It was built on the same short-wheelbase chassis as the Spider and was powered by a slightly less powerful version of the 2,451cc V6 engine. The 110-horsepower unit gave it a top speed of 172 km/h.
This particular Aurelia B24S is largely original. It is finished in grey with red leather upholstery. It was finished on August 30th of 1958. It is believed that this car was purchased new by a father for his son while he attended Harvard University. Ownership was eventually transferred to a large East Coast collector. He acquired it in 1983 and would retain the car for the next 34 years.
This car has the matching numbers for the body, engine, and gear box. It has never been fully restored. It has the original Pelle Rossa upholstery of 1958.
In 2016 it was given $16,000 worth of mechanical service. Prior to the current ownership, it was repainted.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2017
The Pinin Farina-styled B20 Coupe followed the B0 saloon a year later. In 1951, the Aurelia engine's displacement increased to 1,991cc and this unit in up-rated form went into the B20. Introduced in 1953, the 3rd and subsequent series B20s were powered by a 2,451cc V6, and this unit was fitted into the B24S Spider launched in 1955, by which time the Aurelia had gained a leaf-sprung De Dion rear axle.
The Lancia Aurelia Spider was intended for sale mainly in the United States, quickly earning the name 'America.' Built on a 2,450 wheels, the B24S was mechanically similar to the 4th Series Aurelia B20, except for different air filters. These were the first Lancia models with left-hand drive as standard ('the 'S' in the type number references 'Sinistra' - left - in Italian).
Production of the Spider America was only in 1955. From 1956, it was succeeded by the more conventional B24S Convertible, mechanically based on the 5th series Aurelia B20.
Although the B24S Convertible looked similar, it was in fact, a total redesign that shared no panels with its predecessor. They had deeper doors with external handles and wind-up windows, flatter windscreen with quarter lights, and one-piece bumpers. It was built on the same short-wheelbase chassis as the Spider and was powered by a slightly less powerful version of the 2,451cc V6 engine. The 110-horsepower unit gave it a top speed of 172 km/h.
This particular Aurelia B24S is largely original. It is finished in grey with red leather upholstery. It was finished on August 30th of 1958. It is believed that this car was purchased new by a father for his son while he attended Harvard University. Ownership was eventually transferred to a large East Coast collector. He acquired it in 1983 and would retain the car for the next 34 years.
This car has the matching numbers for the body, engine, and gear box. It has never been fully restored. It has the original Pelle Rossa upholstery of 1958.
In 2016 it was given $16,000 worth of mechanical service. Prior to the current ownership, it was repainted.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2017
2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $500,000
Sale Price :
USD $467,000
2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $341,000
1958 Lancia Aurelia Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lancia Aurelia
(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 Coupé Series VI by Pinin Farina Chassis#: B20-3980 Sold for USD$74,327 2024 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
1958 LANCIA AURELIA B24S CABRIOLET Chassis#: B24S-1546 Sold for USD$112,000 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island | |
1958 LANCIA AURELIA B20S GT SERIES VI Chassis#: B20S-1790 Sold for USD$106,400 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1958 LANCIA AURELIA B20S GT SERIES VI Chassis#: B20S-1859 Sold for USD$72,800 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
1958 LANCIA AURELIA B24S CABRIOLET Chassis#: B24S-1678 Sold for USD$467,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1958 LANCIA AURELIA B20 GT SERIES VI Chassis#: B20S.1656 Sold for USD$190,400 2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible Chassis#: B24S-1660 Sold for USD$489,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina Chassis#: B24S-1606 Sold for USD$423,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series 6 Coupe by Pinin Farina Chassis#: B20S 1801 Sold for USD$154,000 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina Chassis#: B24S-1502 Sold for USD$236,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 Coupé by Pinin Farina Chassis#: B20-3980 Sold for USD$136,554 2018 RM Sothebys : London | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet Coachwork by Pininfarina Chassis#: B245 1678 Sold for USD$341,000 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia Paronzini Monoplace Sold for USD$24,663 2017 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia Paronzini Monoplace Chassis#: 826 132 1011 Sold for USD$177,092 2017 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet avec hard-top Chassis#: B24S - 1565 Sold for USD$267,173 2017 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1958 LANCIA AURELIA B20 GT SERIES VI COUPE Chassis#: B20S 1832 Sold for USD$101,200 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina Chassis#: B24S-1676 Sold for USD$367,024 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monaco | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina Chassis#: B24S-1602 Sold for USD$14,797 2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba | |
1958 LANCIA AURELIA B20GT 6TH-SERIES COUPÉ Chassis#: B20 3953 Sold for USD$193,410 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Chassis#: B20S 1763 Sold for USD$187,000 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction |
Lancia Aurelias That Failed To Sell At Auction
1958 Lancia Aurelia's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20S GT Series VI Coupe | b20s1656 | 2024 Mecum : Houston | $150,000 | ||
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 S GT Series VI | B20S.1656 | 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | $175,000 | $200,000 | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20GT 6th Series Coupe | B20S 1763 | 2023 Bonhams : Quail | $160,000 | $180,000 | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible By Pinin Farina | B24S-1561 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Munich | $290,000 | $360,000 | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet | B24S-1640 | 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | $350,000 | $425,000 | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible | B24S1607 | 2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | $260,000 | $320,000 | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina | B24S-1445 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $325,000 | $400,000 | |
1958 Lancia B20GT | B20S 1763 | 2018 Bonhams : Collectors Motorcars and Automobilia Auction | $190,000 | $210,000 | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series VI Coupe Coachwork by Pinin Farina | B20S 1791 | 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1958 Lancia B20 Auerlia Survivor | 2018 Russo & Steele : Monterey | ||||
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT 2½-Litre Series VI Coupé Coachwork by Pininfarina | B20 3941 | 2017 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed | $120,000 | $150,000 | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina | B24S-1697 | 2017 RM Sotheby's : Paris | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 S GT | 1771 | 2016 Coys : Mondial De L'Automobile Paris | $120,000 | $150,000 | |
1958 Lancia Aurelia B20S GT 6th Series Coupé | B20S 1686 | 2015 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | $130,000 | $180,000 | |
1958 LANCIA AURELIA B20 GT 6e SERIE | 2013 ARTCURIAL MOTORCARS À RÉTROMOBILE | ||||
1958 Lancia Aurelia B24 Convertible | B245 1509 | 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $175,000 | $200,000 |
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