1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
- Engine
- 2.45L DOHC 60-degree V6, single Weber carburettor, 118 bhp
- Colour
- Light grey
Chassis B24S-1072 is a 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America, one of 181 left-hand-drive examples of the 240 built, bodied by Pinin Farina and powered by a 2,451 cc DOHC V-6. Stored on a Central California coastal estate for several decades, it was partially disassembled during an aborted restoration attempt before being acquired and comprehensively restored circa 2009–2012 by noted Lancia specialists. Finished in its correct light grey over red leather, it was subsequently awarded second in class at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$1,320,000
- 1980-02-01 →Acquisition unknownOlof Andersonpartial documentation
Principal at a Volvo dealership in Seaside, California. Began a restoration effort but the project stalled after partial disassembly, leaving the car in extended storage until the late 2000s.
- 2009 → 2009-11-01Acquisition unknownMark Sangepartial documentation
Collector and vintage racing enthusiast based in Bolinas, California, who recognized the car's potential and later sold it unrestored.
- 2009-11-01 →Private saleChicago-based private collectorfull documentation
Commissioned a thorough restoration completed in July 2012, engaging specialist workshops for coachwork, interior, and mechanical rebuilding. Extensive invoices and photographs document the work.
Competition
- 19511951 Mille MigliaDriver: Giovanni Bracco2nd overall, 1st in class
Bracco co-drove with Umberto Maglioli in an Aurelia GT B20, a result that helped establish the model's competition reputation.
- 2012Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance2nd in class — Postwar Sports Open category
Presented shortly after the restoration was finished in July 2012.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2009RestorationWill's Garage
Full restoration commissioned by the consignor encompassing coachwork refurbishment and a complete repaint in factory-correct light grey, plus interior retrimming in correct red leather.
Coachwork and paint carried out by Will's Garage of Oakdale, Pennsylvania; interior retrimmed by Thomas Pearce of Oakdale. The light grey and red leather combination was original to 61 cars.
- 2009Engine rebuildWalt Spak
Comprehensive overhaul of the engine, exhaust system, and ancillary mechanical components, including blueprinting and balancing the engine, powder-coating valve covers, rebuilding the radiator, starter, and generator, and fitting a new flywheel along with various gaskets and guides.
Work carried out by Lancia specialist Walt Spak; correct Borrani wire wheels and a period-correct tool kit were also sourced. Documented by an extensive set of invoices and photographs.
- 2012Restoration
Restoration completed, with final authenticity details addressed through consultation with Lancia expert Franco de Piero, who assisted in sourcing correct European components including signal lenses and steering column stalks.
Franco de Piero is based in Montreal, Canada. Completion date established by the consignor's documentation.
- —Restoration
Partial disassembly carried out in preparation for a full restoration that was never completed; the car remained dismantled in storage for an extended period.
Work initiated by Olof Anderson, stalled indefinitely and left in this state until the car changed hands circa 2009.
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