Chassis No.

B24S–1150


Engine No.

B24–1205



The arrival of the Lancia Aurelia in 1950 marked not only a postwar rebirth for the storied Italian marque but also an engineering marvel that sent shockwaves through the industry.

Debuting in B10 Berlina form at the 1950 Turin Motor Show, it was the first all-new Lancia of the era and a powerful statement of the marque's renewed ambition.

Under Vittorio Jano's direction, the Aurelia introduced innovations that became hallmarks of the model line: the earliest production V6 engine developed by Francesco de Virgilio, a rear-mounted transaxle, independent suspension, and inboard rear brakes.

The Aurelia quickly proved its merit in competition, capturing a 2.0-liter class win at the 1951 Mille Miglia and finishing second overall, with further class victories at Le Mans, the Targa Florio, and the Coppa della Toscana cementing its "giant killer" reputation.



Enthusiasm for an open Aurelia culminated in January 1955 at the Brussels Motor ...