1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
- Engine
- 2.45L OHC all-alloy V6, single dual-throat Weber carburetor, 118 bhp at 5,300 rpm
- Colour
- Amaretto over tan leather
The 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America (chassis B24S-1140) is among the rarest and most desirable of Lancia's post-war lineage, one of only 240 Spider Americas built and one of 181 in left-hand drive configuration. Factory records confirm assembly on 9 July 1955 and completion on 18 August 1955, originally finished in grey over red leather. After decades in obscurity, the car was rescued and subsequently subjected to an exhaustive concours-level restoration overseen by noted Lancia specialist Bob Williams of Will's Garage, Pennsylvania, with contributions from engine and interior experts, representing nearly $500,000 in documented work. The car competed in 2022 following completion of its restoration.
Ownership
- 2023-08-18Auction saleEstimate US$1,250,000 – US$1,750,000
- 2024-05-05Auction saleEstimate US$1,000,000 – US$1,300,000
- 1955 →Unknown early owner(s) prior to 1980s discoverynone documentation
Early history undocumented; by the 1980s the car had been abandoned and was found partially obscured by vegetation.
- 1987-10-23 →Private saleCurrent consignorfull documentation
Originally acquired to serve as a donor parts vehicle for another B24S; stored dry for over two decades before a full concours restoration was commissioned in 2008, with documented costs approaching half a million dollars.
Competition
- 20222022 motorsport event (unspecified)
Car was entered in competition in 2022 following completion of the extensive restoration; no further event details provided in the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2008RestorationWill's Garage
A comprehensive concours-level restoration was initiated, overseen by the late Lancia specialist Bob Williams at Will's Garage in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. The work involved collaboration with engine specialist Walt Spak and interior expert Thomas Pearce, spanned approximately fourteen years, and is documented by nearly $500,000 in receipts. The car retained its original drivetrain throughout the process.
Restoration was commissioned by the consignor, a dedicated Lancia enthusiast with prior Aurelia restoration experience. Pre-restoration photographs document the car's heavily deteriorated condition at the outset.
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