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1953 LANCIA AURELIA B20 SERIES III COUPÉ
VETERAN CAR 1956 MILLE MIGLIA
Veteran car Mille Miglia 1956, with old photos of the car and copies of original Mille Miglia documents
The car still retains its original first registration documents and plates, with which it took part in the 1956 Mille Miglia
Registered in 1953 in Rome, and despite a few changes of ownership it remained in Rome until 1980
One of just 720 Series III Aurelias produced with the 2.5-liter V6 engine, 118 HP
The B20 dubbed by the motoring press “a sprinter in a dinner jacket”
To many, the 3rd series, which combined the light weight of the early cars with the 2.5-litre version of the V6 engine, is the most desirable of all with a top speed of over 115 mph – exceptional for the day
The combination of the Light Blue exterior and the Beige interior is rare and fits the car very well
Ready to race the 2026 Mille Miglia where cars which took part in the race in period as this example, have a almost guaranteed entry
Documented with ACI estratto cronologico, documentation from the Mille Miglia museum in Brescia, and Libretto di Circolazione
Lancia’s classic Aurelia, the first car ever to employ a V6 engine, was launched at the 1950 Turin Motor Show.
The B10 saloon was joined the following year by the B20 Coupé, a fastback ‘2+2’ on a shortened wheelbase which, can be said to have introduced the Gran Turismo concept to the world.
The shape, designed by Mario Felice Boano and refined and built by Pinin Farina, became an instant classic for its smooth, clean lines and its competition prowess.
Lancia has been always well known because of their advanced technology and the Aurelia showed obvious sporting qualities.
The model was immediately entered for the 1951 Mille Miglia and three examples, finished in the first seven places overall and took the first three in class, with Bracco-Maglioli finishing second, beaten just by Villoresi’s Ferrari that had over twice the displacement of the Lancia.
Bracco, partnered by Lurani, was then 12th overall in the Le Mans 24 Hours after driving his race car to the event from Italy.
Lancia prepared seven “Corsa” versions of the car for 1952, six of which finished the Mille Miglia in 3rd, 5th, 6th and 8th overall and 1st, 2nd, 3rd in the Targa Florio.
The B20 dubbed by the motoring press “a sprinter in a dinner jacket”.
The car’s great successes derived from its wonderful balanced handling, light weight and reliability.
Six series of the Aurelia were built by Lancia between 1951 and 1958.
Introduced in 1953, the 3rd and subsequent series B20s were powered by a 2,451cc, 118bhp version of the pushrod V6.
To the enthusiastic sporting driver the most desirable models were the 1st, 2nd and 3rd series cars with independent rear suspension.
The later de Dion sprung cars were heavier, more refined and less entertaining to drive.
To many, the 3rd series, which combined the light weight of the early cars with the 2.5-litre version of the V6 engine, was the most desirable of all with a top speed of over 115 mph – exceptional for the day.
The Aurelia B20 represents for many the zenith of Lancia’s post-war production.
ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC EXAMPLE
At the 18th of June 1953 the Lancia was delivered to its first Italian owner, Mr. Edoardo Garagnani in Rome.
The new Lancia was configured, clothed with Pinin Farina’s elegant coachwork and finished in the ‘Azzurro Aurelia’ color.
The car passed then in the hands of different owners in Rome until it was sold the 14th of March 1956 to Mr. Marcello Fiore di Montoro, he was the driver in the 1956 Mille Miglia together with Mr. Romano Lion.
Mr. Fiore di Montoro was part of Scuderia Campidoglio, in fact the name Scuderia Campidoglio also appears on the 1956 Mille Miglia entry.
The Scuderia Campidoglio is the oldest motor club in Rome that still exists today. It takes its name from the famous Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome (The Capitoline Hill) the first square to be built following Michelangelo’s criteria of a uniform design.
A photo of Mr. Fiore di Montoro during the 1956 Mille Miglia with the Aurelia from the Archivio Fotografico Storico di Walter Breveglieri is in the history file of the car.
An ‘ACI Estratto Cronologico’ clarifies that the Aurelia passed through a modest chain of Italian owners.
The car remains registered in Rome until 1980, when it was acquired by a new Italian owner in Spoleto, Perugia.
A further owner resident in Spoleto followed in 1990, Mr. Pietro Faustini.
The Aurelia was commissioned to a full restoration in a Azzurro livery, with and Beige “Lancia” cloth interiors.
Afterwards the Lancia was ready to be enjoyed by Mr. Faustini, participating in a number of events including participating successfully in the 1992 Mille Miglia.
The original of the first Italian registration in Rome and the original of the Italian Carta di Circolazione regularly stamped, is in the history file of the car.
This Lancia received in 1992 the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI) Certificate. It is validated to the highest degree A, and it marks this Lancia as being as original as it was when manufactured.
The ASI Certificate of Identity is in Italy is the highest recognition that a classic car can receive.
CONDITION EXTERIOR
This Lancia shows a beautiful patina.
The paint shows here and there signs of use as well as the aluminium and chrome parts but that makes this car so special.
The nice details of the ‘511’ hand painted original Mille Miglia race number is off-course amazing.
The original looks are beautiful for the car and we hope that the new owner will keep this original fabulous looks.
The glass, exterior emblems, lighting, exterior lenses, and turn indicators are all in a nice condition.
CONDITION INTERIOR
It is finished with the typical woolen Lancia cloth interiors. The finish of the upholstery is excellent and the seats are very comfortable.
The interior is stylish and full of extremely nice details.
The simplicity of the dashboard is a work of art and ads to the attraction and elegance of the car.
Due to the careful use of the former owner since the restoration, the interior still is in a beautiful condition and show a fabulous patina.
The instruments and controls are all in good working order.
DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Everyone has their own idea of heaven on earth.. Cruising around town on a beautiful summer day in a classic Italian Lancia might be one.
There’s just an indefinable unique capacity in Classic Italian cars to make driver and passenger forget about everything else and just enjoy the drive.
Under the hood, the 2,451cc V6 engine, paired with a four-speed manual transaxle, delivers a driving experience that is both powerful and refined.
The car is rather fast and handles as a sports car.
Have you always wanted to take part in the prestigious Mille Miglia?
Then this could be a very suitable candidate as rare cars which took part in the race in period as this example, have a guaranteed entry.
This Lancia is impatiently waiting in our showroom for a new “caretaker” to take her on the next Mille Miglia as well in other prestigious events.
