1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
- Engine
- 2.45L pushrod V6, 118 bhp, ~127 lb/ft torque
- Colour
- Lancia 'grigio' (grey)
A 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America bodied by Pinin Farina, this is one of only 240 examples built during the model's single year of production, and one of 181 in left-hand drive configuration. Completed on 21 April 1955 and finished in its original grigio livery with red leather, it has been in the same ownership since 1997, during which time it received a thorough multi-year restoration by Belgian specialists Epoca Ricambi. The car carries FCA Lancia Classiche certification and a matching-numbers attestation from Thornley Kelham.
Ownership
- 2021-10-10Auction saleEstimate €800,000 – €1,000,000
- → 1997António José das Neves Ferreira de Almeidapartial documentation
Previous owner from whom the current vendor acquired the car in 1997; no further details about tenure or location provided.
- 1997 →Private saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
Commissioned a thorough multi-year restoration overseen by Lancia specialists Leo and Jan van Hoorick, executed by Epoca Ricambi in Ciney, Belgium; car accompanied by FCA Lancia Classiche certification and a letter from Thornley Kelham confirming matching-numbers status.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationEpoca Ricambi
Full restoration carried out over several years to original specification, supervised by Lancia enthusiasts Leo and Jan van Hoorick and executed by Epoca Ricambi of Ciney, Belgium, encompassing all mechanical and cosmetic aspects.
Work was conducted after 1997 under the current vendor's ownership. Thornley Kelham subsequently confirmed all mechanical components had been rebuilt and the car is matching numbers.
- —Inspection
FCA Lancia Classiche assessment confirming the car's originality, satisfactory mechanical condition, and excellent cosmetic presentation.
Results documented in an official FCA Lancia Classiche report accompanying the car.
- —InspectionThornley Kelham
Independent appraisal by marque specialists Thornley Kelham certifying matching-numbers status and confirming that all mechanical components have been rebuilt.
Findings provided in the form of a letter accompanying the car at sale.
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