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1952 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series II
Highlights
- Fully restored in the 1990s to a very high standard
- We have been informed that it is eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica
- We have been informed that it is in excellent running and driving condition
The Attractions
The Lancia Aurelia was a truly revolutionary car. It was one of the first production cars to use a V6 engine, one of the first to adopt a transaxle gearbox and the first car to offer radial tyres as standard equipment. Designed by the great Vittorio Jano, the Aurelia achieved unforgettable success in major road races, coming second in the 1951 Mille Miglia and taking the top three places at the Targa Florio in 1952.
Here we can admire a beautifully restored 1952 Aurelia Serie II. The seller believes it has had only two or three previous owners and we are told that it is eligible for entry in the prestigious Mille Miglia Storica. Finished to a high standard, it presents itself impeccably. We have also been told that this stunning Lancia is in excellent running condition and is ready to be enjoyed by its next lucky owner.
Here we can admire a beautifully restored 1952 Aurelia Serie II. The seller believes it has had only two or three previous owners and we are told that it is eligible for entry in the prestigious Mille Miglia Storica. Finished to a high standard, it presents itself impeccably. We have also been told that this stunning Lancia is in excellent running condition and is ready to be enjoyed by its next lucky owner.
History and Documentation
- Overhaul valid until 31/08/2026
- Registered with ASI and complete with identity certificate
- We have been told it is eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica
- Italian registration papers
- Regularly used at ASI events
- Fully restored in the 1990s
- Seller believes it has only had two or three previous owners
- Car produced with right-hand drive, as was quite common in Italy at the time
Condition
- Repainted in period-correct Lancia amaranth shade with nitrocellulose finish applied in ten layers
- Extremely correct bodywork with well aligned doors on both sides
- Original wheels with period-correct Michelin radial tyres
- Bright chrome paint and trim
- Very few visible defects and minimal signs of use after restoration
- Everything in the underbody presents itself very well, with no obvious signs of corrosion
- Beige fabric upholstery in excellent condition after restoration
- A few slight cracks in the Bakelite steering wheel
- Grooved rubber floor mats correct for the time and in excellent condition
- Series II dashboard with larger dials
The Aurelia is not only one of the most beautiful cars of its era, it is among the most beautiful cars ever.
This Series II example presents itself beautifully, covered in its period-correct Amaranth nitrocellulose paint, which was applied to a very high standard during the restoration. The bodywork appears to be in splendid shape, with no trace of damage or corrosion, and the interior has also been restored with great fidelity to the original features and appears to be free of any noticeable traces of wear. We have been informed that all the controls and controls are in good working order.
This Series II example presents itself beautifully, covered in its period-correct Amaranth nitrocellulose paint, which was applied to a very high standard during the restoration. The bodywork appears to be in splendid shape, with no trace of damage or corrosion, and the interior has also been restored with great fidelity to the original features and appears to be free of any noticeable traces of wear. We have been informed that all the controls and controls are in good working order.
The Mechanics
- Two-litre V6 engine (1,991 cm³)
- Series II example with higher compression ratio and two Weber carburettors
- 90 horsepower
- Four-speed transaxle manual gearbox with synchronisers
The Aurelia owes much of its racing and rallying success to its power train. Lancia was one of the first car manufacturers to recognise the advantages of a compact and powerful V6 engine, here combined with an excellent transaxle gearbox that distributed the car's weight evenly between front and rear.
We have been told that this Aurelia, maintained regularly and carefully during its current ownership, is in excellent running and driving condition. Everything in the engine compartment appears very original and the seller informed us that it is driven regularly in ASI events.
We have been told that this Aurelia, maintained regularly and carefully during its current ownership, is in excellent running and driving condition. Everything in the engine compartment appears very original and the seller informed us that it is driven regularly in ASI events.
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