1954 Lancia Aurelia B20 S GT Series IV
Highlights
- Magnificent B20 S GT Series IV
- Sought-after 118hp 2.5-litre version
- Repainted in 2021
- Newly revised gearbox and clutch
- Recent complimentary independent inspection
- Rare and much sought after classic 2+2
- In the owner's hands for a long time
The Plus
As technically innovative as it is beautiful, the magnificent Aurelia B20 is one of the greatest cars to emerge from a country renowned for its many great cars.
The B20's appeal lies in its looks and its ingenious V6 engine, the world's first in a production car. Both 2-litre and 2.5-litre versions were available. But this was a car first and foremost designed for driving, equally at home on international stages or country roads.
Pininfarina built just 2,640 magnificent 2.5-litre B20s like this one, and this is one of 189 assembled in 1954. Magnificent in its burgundy livery, it is in very good condition. A recent, detailed independent inspection gives the car a glowing bill of health.
In the hands of its current owner for many years, it is quite simply an extremely attractive car.
History and documents
- First registration on 8 October 1954
- Certificate of Registration dated 13 October 2009
- Technical certificate not available
- Independent inspection dated 25 July 2023 available in the photo gallery with a value of €125,000
Condition
- We recommend viewing the independent inspection report
- Beautiful coupé built by Pininfarina in burgundy
- Repainted in 2021 and in very good condition
- Unmodified car with paintwork in good condition and matching steel wheels
- Bodywork in good condition with clean lines and correct panel fit
- No visible corrosion to panels or underside
- Original, unmodified interior in good condition
- Retention of its Veglia grey dials and vintage radio
- Cabin equipment in good condition
- 2+2 seating arrangement with grey seats in good condition
- Standard factory rubber floor mats
- Matching body colour finished spare wheel
- Factory two-spoke leather steering wheel
The styling of the B20 makes it one of the most beautiful cars of its era, a sleek and elegant coupé designed by Ghia but built by Pininfarina.
The car's burgundy finish, which continues inside on the attractive painted dashboard, is in good condition. The bodywork is also well maintained, with no visible damage or corrosion to the body or underbody.
The interior is well maintained and unmodified. It retains its 2+2 layout, intelligent Veglia dials and period radio.
The engine
- 2.5-litre 60-degree V6 engine
- 118 horsepower
- Weber 401DCZ5 carburettor
- 4-speed manual gearbox rebuilt in 2019
- Clutch replaced in 2022
- We recommend that you refer to the independent inspection report.
- The overall mechanical condition is praised in the same report
- No mechanical or operating problems reported by the seller
Beyond its elegant styling, the B20's main asset was its ingenious V6 engine, the first of its kind in a production car. Two capacities were available, of which the 2.5-litre, 118bhp version fitted to this car is undoubtedly the most sought-after. It offers performance that makes the most of the vehicle's manoeuvrability.
The independent inspection report for this car - dated July 2023 - provides useful information on the mechanical condition. The car is listed as being in very good condition, with no problems to report.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1954
- Make Lancia
- Model Aurelia
- Colour Dark red
- Odometer 25,295 Kilometres
- Engine size 2500
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Normandie
- Location International
- Country France
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