LOT 269 1954 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT, Series IV
SPECIFICATION Registration
Chassis No. Engine No.
Odometer Reading Estimate
180 XPG B20 3062 B20 3581 37,278
£65,000 - £75,000 The Lancia Aurelia was first introduced at the Turin Motor Show
of 1950. This innovative automotive creation included a narrow 60 degree all alloy V6 engine (being the first production V6 car) that ranged from 1.8 litres to 2.5 litres over the life of the models’ six series. Drive was through the rear mounted transaxle that incorporated the gearbox, clutch, differential and inboard mounted drum brakes to reduce un-sprung weight. The sliding pillar front suspension was complemented at the rear by semi trailing arms. Come the 4th series and those trailing arms were replaced by a de Dion tube and the engine’s white metal bearings replaced with shell bearings. Most Lancia motor cars up until 1955 were manufactured at the factory in right hand drive form; the series 4 cars started to see the addition of lefthand drive as these were the first cars to be imported into America in significant numbers. Clothed with a lightweight coupé body it not only gave the Aurelia GT sports car performance but saloon car practicality also. It soon became apparent that, with the fine chassis design and a smooth V6 power plant, the car lent itself for competition use with many period competition successes such as Le Mans, the Targa Florio, Mille Miglia, and Monte Carlo Rally. This still holds true today with many B20s being used in club and prestigious
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historic events. Mike Hawthorn took delivery of a series 4 Aurelia B20 GT in 1954 that was modified with floor mounted shift, wood/alloy steering wheel with further upgrades to the engine and exhaust. That car, WPD 10 is still in existence today. Presented today is a rare chance to enter Aurelia B20 ownership with this 4th series 2.5 litre Aurelia B20 GT. It is believed that this righthand drive example was first imported into the United Kingdom in around 1961/2 and first registered in the UK on the 8th May 1962. The car is being offered from a Lancia collection from Scotland. Originally the coachwork was maroon in colour but was not to the current owner’s taste hence, the car has undergone a colour change to British Racing Green. The colour is but a small part of this interesting motor car; the thinking being geared more importantly towards a car that goes and drives. At this point you will be interested to note that the engine was rebuilt less than 1,500 miles ago; a major piece of work on these motor cars. In addition further works include; a recent clutch, service, new distributor, headlamps, brake linings, exhaust, tyres, petrol pump, drive shaft gaiters and the Weber carburettors have been overhauled by the well known Lancia specialist, Peter Harding. Further works include overhauled front suspension, new carpets and the seats re-trimmed in leather by the Lancia specialist trimmer, Brian Cates. No doubt the most interesting and desirable aspects of this
fine motor car are the additional features of the Nardi floor change conversion as well as the Nardi engine upgrade with converted carburettor and manifold. In fact, there is also what is believed to be a Nardi steering wheel that accompanies the car. Another feature worth noting is the Cyclops headlamp within the front grill which is believed
Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Buyers are advised to inspect the car in person or use a professional to carry out this service.
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