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£257,000
c.1952 LANCIA AURELIA PF 200 CONVERTIBLE (PROTOTYPE)
Christies • United States • 18 Aug 2005
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a c.1952 Lancia Aurelia PF 200 Convertible prototype with coachwork by Pininfarina, boasting a unique design influenced by Detroit's styling trends. Having been with the current owner since 1968, it features a restored aluminum body, original components, and has been shown at prestigious concours events, making it a highly desirable classic for touring and display.
Condition
7
The car was restored in 1975 and repainted in 1984, has been mechanically inspected and tuned, and is said to run well. It has been used infrequently and invited to shows, suggesting it's well-maintained. However, the age of the restoration and repaint, along with the mileage, indicates some wear, placing it in the 'Very Good' to 'Excellent' range.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
B52/1051
Odometer:
32,590 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
c.1952 LANCIA AURELIA PF 200 CONVERTIBLE (PROTOTYPE)
COACHWORK BY PININFARINA
Chassis No.
B52/1051
Engine No.
B21/3803
Silver with beige leather interior
Engine: V6, 1,991cc (with Nardi carburator kits), c.90bhp at 4,800rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual integral with the rear axle; Suspension: independent front and rear; Brakes: four wheel drum.
Right hand drive.
Sergio Pininfarina, son of designer Battista Pinin Farina, notes "...this car is very unique," truly an understatement when the subject is post-war Italian automobile design.
The styling for this Lancia by Farina was greatly influenced by the powerful design trends coming out of Detroit, principally from Harley Earl's Art and Color Section at General Motors, which was emphasizing jet aircraft styling cues in both its show cars and production models.
A similar design to this Lancia was also executed by Farina and appeared in 1953 on a Cadillac Series 62 chassis.
Earl's approach of creating a lower, wider, long...
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£635,468
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