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1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Coupé Series 5

B20-3980roadItaly
Engine
2.5L V6

The Lancia Aurelia B20 GT is a landmark Italian grand touring coupé, notable as one of the earliest production cars to employ a V-6 engine, along with a rear transaxle, independent suspension at all four corners, and radial tyres. This example is a later Series 5 car, fitted with the enlarged 2.5-litre unit. It has been used extensively in historic motorsport events and represents one of the key sporting machines of the 1950s.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
    Sold £106,375 (≈ $133K)

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

Competition

  1. 1951
    1951 Mille Miglia
    2nd overall

    The B20 GT model achieved a runner-up finish in its debut year, establishing early competition credentials for the type.

  2. 1951
    1951 Le Mans 24 Hours
    Class victory

    The B20 GT secured a class win at Le Mans in its first year of competition.

  3. 1952
    1952 Targa Florio
    Podium sweep

    The Aurelia B20 GT dominated the podium positions at this Sicilian road race.

  4. 1953
    1953 Liège-Rome-Liège Rally
    Victory

    Outright win in this demanding long-distance rally further cemented the Aurelia's sporting reputation.

Maintenance & restoration

No maintenance or restoration records.

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