1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
- Engine
- V6 with dual Weber 40 DCZ-5 carburetors on Nardi intake, ~130–132 bhp
- Colour
- 'Verde Ascot' metallic green
The 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America, chassis B24S-1156, is a left-hand-drive example of the rare 181-unit production run, bodied by Pinin Farina and powered by its original matching-numbers 2,451cc V6. Delivered new to the United States, the car was later repatriated to Italy, where it underwent a full restoration by the renowned Milan specialist KCA Restorations. Subsequently campaigned in numerous prestigious historic rallies across Europe and North America, the car retains its original coachwork, period Nardi dual-carburetor kit, and Borrani wire wheels, and is registered with the Registro Aurelia Italiano.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$950,000 – US$1,250,000
- 2020-01-16Auction saleSold US$780,000
- → 2005Acquisition unknownSilvana Cimapartial documentation
Well-regarded Italian Lancia enthusiast who had the car fully restored by Milan-based KCA Restorations around 1989, including a correct period color respray and new leather interior. Retained the car for roughly two decades, using it extensively on historic touring events.
- 2005 →Private saleNico Koelpartial documentation
Netherlands-based owner who continued rally use of the car and brought it to the United States in early 2009 for display at a prominent Monterey motorsports gathering.
- 2010 →Acquisition unknownTexas-based sports car collectorpartial documentation
Current owner based in Texas who commissioned an extensive mechanical overhaul shortly after acquisition, and later a full bare-metal repaint with new interior and hood during 2017–2018. Has used the car on multiple historic touring events in the United States.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownEarly American owner(s)partial documentation
Vehicle was originally delivered to the United States, where it resided prior to being reimported to Italy in the mid-1980s.
Competition
- 2009The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
Vehicle was prominently displayed at this Monterey, California event in early 2009 while still under Koel's ownership.
- —Mille Miglia StoricaDriver: Silvana Cima
One of several historic touring events entered by Cima following completion of the KCA restoration in 1989.
- —Tour AutoDriver: Silvana Cima
French historic touring event participated in during Cima's ownership after the 1989 restoration.
- —Sanremo RallyDriver: Silvana Cima
Italian historic rally entered during Cima's long ownership tenure.
- —Monza Revival RallyDriver: Silvana Cima
Historic rally event at Monza participated in while under Cima's ownership.
- —Gira di PrimaveraDriver: Silvana Cima
Italian touring event entered during Cima's ownership of the vehicle.
- —Coppa d'Oro delle DolomitiDriver: Nico Koel
Historic event in the Dolomites participated in during Koel's ownership.
- —Modena Cento Ore ClassicDriver: Nico Koel
Historic touring event entered while the car was owned by Koel.
- —Colorado GrandDriver: Texas-based sports car collectorCompleted twice without mechanical trouble
Current owner participated in this American historic touring event on two separate occasions.
- —Copperstate 1000Driver: Texas-based sports car collectorCompleted twice without mechanical trouble
Current owner also completed this American historic touring event twice without issues.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1989RestorationKCA Restorations
Comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration carried out covering the full car, including a repaint in period-correct Verde Ascot Metallic green and a new Biscuit-coloured leather interior. Work was done at the direction of then-owner Silvana Cima.
KCA Restorations, based in Milan, was described as a leading Lancia specialist at the time. The car had previously been grey; the correct factory colour was reinstated during this work.
- 2010Engine rebuild
Full engine-out mechanical overhaul encompassing the engine, transaxle, and associated components, along with fitting of a replacement fuel tank. Approximately 500 hours of labour were involved in the reconditioning process.
Undertaken by the current Texas-based owner shortly after acquiring the car in 2010, roughly twenty years after the prior KCA restoration.
- —Bodywork
Complete bare-metal repaint carried out during 2017–2018 in the period-correct Verde Ascot Metallic colour, accompanied by a new leather interior, a new convertible hood, and refinishing of all chrome trim.
Work undertaken during a two-year period spanning 2017 and 2018 under the current owner's direction.
- —Mechanical
Full rebuild of the front suspension, shock absorbers, and braking system carried out as part of the 2017–2018 recommissioning programme.
Conducted concurrently with the bare-metal repaint and interior renewal.
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