1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
- Engine
- 2.45L overhead-cam V6, dual twin-choke Weber 40 DCL5 carburettors, 118 bhp
Chassis 1697 is a Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America, one of only 240 left-hand-drive open sports cars bodied by Pinin Farina between late 1954 and late 1955 on the fourth-series Aurelia GT platform. Introduced at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1955, the B24S represented the sporting pinnacle of the Aurelia line, itself famous for introducing the world's first production V-6 engine. Acquired in Italy in 2006, the car subsequently underwent a thorough restoration involving celebrated coachwork specialist Dino Cognolato and mechanical specialists Noci Motor and Peter Bazille.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €300,000 – €350,000
- 2006 →Private saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Acquired in Italy; subsequently commissioned a thorough restoration encompassing coachwork by Dino Cognolato and mechanical work by Noci Motor and Peter Bazille.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2006RestorationDino Cognolato / Noci Motor / Peter Bazille
Comprehensive restoration carried out after 2006 acquisition: coachwork entrusted to noted Italian restorer Dino Cognolato, while mechanical refurbishment was handled by Noci Motor and Peter Bazille.
Work described as extensive; the car is presented in fine condition as a result.
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