1957 Lancia Aurelia B20 S Coupé Series 6
1957 Lancia Aurelia B20 S Coupé Series 6 | © RM Sotheby's

1957 Lancia Aurelia B20 S Coupé Series 6

The Lancia Aurelia B20 is coveted by enthusiasts as an attractive Italian grand tourer that offers advanced engineering for its age combined with excellent performance. The de Dion rear axle ensures composed roadholding, delivering both comfort and performance advantages, while a V-6 engine, rated at 112 horsepower, works with a four-speed manual transmission. The Aurelia secured success at many of the most famous races of the era, including Le Mans, Mille Miglia, Monte Carlo Rallye, and Targa Florio.

1957 Lancia Aurelia B20 S Coupé Series 6
1957 Lancia Aurelia B20 S Coupé Series 6 | © RM Sotheby’s

With elegant styling designed by Ghia and built by Pininfarina, the Lancia Aurelia B20 S Coupé Series 6 is distinguished by its roll-up windows with triangular quarter vent, chrome bonnet strip and improved sound deadening. Later Aurelia models received the larger 2.5-litre, all-alloy V-6 engine with Weber 40 DCL5 carburettor.

1957 Lancia Aurelia B20 S Coupé Series 6
1957 Lancia Aurelia B20 S Coupé Series 6 | © RM Sotheby’s

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