1951 Lancia Aurelia B20 Gran Turismo Series I Speciale (Pinin Farina coachwork)

B20-1346roadItaly

Engine: 1,991 cc SOHC V6 with twin Zenith Stromberg carburettors, 75 bhp
Colour: Black over dark red ('amaranto')

Chassis B20-1346 is a rare Series I Lancia Aurelia B20 Gran Turismo with bespoke coachwork attributed to Pinin Farina, completed in December 1951. Among the earliest V-6-engined production cars, the Aurelia was already technically distinguished; this example adds a one-off two-tone body, period French accessories, and a reported appearance on the Pinin Farina stand at the 1952 Paris Salon. It has undergone extensive mechanical and cosmetic recommissioning in recent years.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold £173,600 (≈ $217K)
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2010
Bodywork
Bodywork stripped to bare metal and fully repainted with glass removed, restoring the original two-tone black over amaranto colour scheme.
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Mechanical
Various mechanical work carried out over several years: new clutch plate fitted, rear brake cylinders re-sleeved, third gear replaced, charging system converted to alternator housed within original dynamo casing (original dynamo and regulator retained), new track rod ends, steering coupler, fuel tank, and speedometer cable installed.
Exact dates for this work are not specified.
—Mechanical
Omicron
Rear wheel bearings renewed, gear linkage refreshed, carburettors rebuilt, and lower engine half overhauled including a new cylinder liner, re-metalled bearings, and crankshaft replacement, followed by full balancing of the assembly.
Work described as recent at time of cataloguing; Omicron identified as a UK-based Lancia specialist.

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