1952 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Coupé
- Engine
- 2.45L V6, 118 bhp
The 1952 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT coupé, chassis B20 1833, is a well-documented example of one of the most celebrated Italian grand tourers of the 1950s. Completed in July 1952 and first registered in Milan, it was imported to the United Kingdom in 1974 and has since been carefully maintained by a single long-term owner. All original major mechanical components, glass, body panels, and floor coverings are retained, and a comprehensive invoice file covers every piece of work from 1975 to the present. Period accessories include a Nardi steering wheel, Borrani alloy wheels, and a Condor radio.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £161,000 (≈ $201K)
- 1952-07-30 → 1963Factory deliveryItalian first owner(s) in Milanfull documentation
Vehicle first registered in Milan; original Italian registration documents the ownership chain through 1963, after which it was taken off the road for roughly eleven years.
- → 1974-06-05Acquisition unknownPeter Agg of Trojan Carspartial documentation
Acquired the car after its extended off-road period and successfully imported it to the UK, where it was registered on 5 June 1974.
- 1974-06-07 → 2016AuctionSubsequent UK ownerfull documentation
Purchased at an Alexandra Palace auction; commissioned mechanical overhauls in 1975, 1986, 1988, and 2008, and maintained a thorough documented service record throughout their ownership. Registration was changed to 150 GXG in 2004.
Competition
- 19511951 Mille Miglia2nd overall
Result achieved by the Lancia Aurelia B20 GT model in general, not confirmed for this specific chassis.
- 19511951 Le Mans 24 HoursClass win
Class victory recorded for the Aurelia B20 GT model type; not confirmed as this specific chassis.
- 19521952 Targa FlorioVictory
Model-level achievement referenced in the catalogue context; not confirmed for this specific chassis.
- 19531953 Liège-Rome-LiègeVictory
Rally win cited as a model-type achievement; not confirmed for this specific chassis.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1975Mechanical
Full mechanical overhaul carried out using new-old-stock parts sourced via the Lancia Motor Club and the Lancia Parts Consortium of America.
After the work was completed the car covered approximately 5,000 km before further attention was needed.
- 1986Mechanical
Mechanical and cosmetic work undertaken as part of ongoing maintenance programme.
- 1988Mechanical
Further mechanical and cosmetic work carried out.
- 2008Mechanical
Additional mechanical and cosmetic attention completed.
- —Service
Recent service completed prior to the auction offering.
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