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he Vittorio Jano-designed Lancia Aurelia was a truly revolutionary design, combining high levels of performance luxury into one attractive and compact package. First offered in 1950 in B10 Berlina guise and joined by the B20 GT two-passenger coupé in 1951, the Aurelia created an immediate sensation. The brainchild of Lancia engineer Francesco de Virgilio, it is also considered the first production automobile to utilise V6 power. Mechanically identical to the B10 but with a larger two-litre engine, the B20 GT was designed by Boano, and series production bodywork was carried out by Pinin Farina.

Racing success came swiftly, and in action, the B20 GT silenced any doubts as to its sporting prowess by finishing second in the Mille Miglia in 1951, piloted by Giovanni Bracco and Umberto Maglioli, followed up by victories including first in class and 12th overall at Le Mans. A stunning 1-2-3 finish at the 1952 Targa Florio was followed by another high profile win at the Liege-Rome-Liege Rally in 1953.

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1954 Lancia Aurelia B20 Coupé - sold for €50,400 The example offered here is a desirable second-series B20 GT, which benefits from the relative simplicity and sophisticated mechanical specifications of the earlier models, without the added weight of the later-series cars. It has never been fully restored and retains that irreplaceable patina of originality only an unrestored car can deliver. Recently, it was refinished in the rare two-tone colour scheme that is believed to have been speciall... more
Gallery: 2010 RM Auctions Sporting Classics of Monaco

1952 Lancia B20 GT Works Racing Car - sold for €100,800 The car offered here, chassis 1824, was originally built by Lancia as a “works” factory racing car for drivers Anselmi and Bonetti. In 1952, it finished sixth overall at Mugello, followed by a DNF at Silverstone. In 1953, it scored fourth overall at Most and eighth overall at Hockenheim. In 1960, it was sold by the factory to Peter Jackson and a Mr. von Hof, who ran the car in 13 European races from 1962 through 1976 at circuits including Snet... more
Gallery: 2010 RM Auctions Sporting Classics of Monaco

1954 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Coupé B203271 - sold for €60,172 The Lancia offered here is a desirable second-series B20 GT, which benefits from the relative simplicity and sophisticated mechanical specifications of the earlier models without the added weight of the later-series cars. Its original old English ‘buff-log’ book indicates it was first registered on 23rd November, 1954. It has more recently been acquired by its owner, an enthusiast and experienced driver who regularly competes in various histor... more
Gallery: 2010 Automobiles of London by RM Auctions

1954 LANCIA AURELIA GT B20S 4ème SERIE - sold for €94,352 The car exhibited is in metallic grey silver, with the seats covered in red leather and the roof interior in pearl white wool. The gear lever is on the steering wheel and the car has a superb Nardi steering wheel cover in wood. The car has been completely restored and the body entirely stripped and treated. The engine, gearbox, rear axle and suspension have been completely reconditioned. A large file of photos of the restoration comes with the... more
Gallery: 2011 Salon Rétromobile Aucion by Artcurial

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