1958 Lancia Aurelia Convertible

This 6th-Series 1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S wears a cabriolet body style designed by coachbuilder Pinin Farina. Introduced in 1956, the cabriolet incorporated an improved soft top, complete with roll-up side windows and vent wings. In the front was Lancia's signature grille, and the body was devoid of excessive ornamentation, complemented by an athletic stance. Power was courtesy of a 2,451cc overhead valve V-6 engine with twin Weber 40 DCL5 carburetors and delivering 125 horsepower at 5,300 RPM. The Nardi performance kit features the twin Weber carburetors capped by the distinctive Nardi air cleaner. Backed by a four-speed manual transaxle, stopping was courtesy of four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes with the rear being inboard. The suspension in the front was independent with sliding pillars, while the rear employed a De Dion axle with leaf springs and shock absorbers. The exterior is finished in silver paintwork with a contrasting black canvas cabriolet top which lowers behind the seat, providing an uninterrupted taper to the rear extremities of the car. The rare removable hardtop is painted in matching silver. The interior has Pelle Rosso (Red Leather) bucket seats that are now fitted with safety belts. A Philips radio is centrally placed in the dashboard with a lockable glove box to the right. The trunk carries a jack, tool roll, and spare tire.

After receiving mechanical service, the car participated in the Mountain Mille in 2016. It won a first in class at the 2017 Mar-a-Lago Concours and the Corinthian Award at the 2019 Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance.

This example is one of 371 cabriolets built.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2021