We are pleased to offer this 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America, chassis B24S-1008, one of the very earliest examples produced and retaining its matching engine numbered 1008.The B24S Spider America is one of the great post-war Italian sports cars, combining Lancia s advanced engineering with elegant Pininfarina coachwork.

This early example is one of just 181 left-hand-drive B24S Spider Americas produced and is particularly well equipped, with its highly desirable factory hardtop and optional Borrani wire wheels.The car is most attractively finished in Bianco White with a dark red leather interior, including the particularly charming and unusual detail of the dashboard top being trimmed in the same dark red leather as the seats.

This was a rare period option, as detailed in the accompanying copy of the original brochure.The car has an interesting history of historic-event participation.

It was acquired from its previous owner in Switzerland before coming to the UK in 2012, whe...