1956 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series 4

VIN: B20S1676

$62,700

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Philadelphia, PA; US

  • Event date

    Oct 6, 2014

  • Lot

    334

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    B20S1676

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    85646 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V6

  • Horsepower

    112

  • Induction

    1x2

  • Interior Color

    Grey leather

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1950-1958 Lancia Aurelia

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

2451 112hp, single twin choke Weber carb, wood rimmed steering wheel, Blaupunkt pushbutton radio, locking glovebox.

Condition

#4 Fair

Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Missing some brightwork but mostly complete As much rusty metal showing as there is flaky paint Rusty underneath but not excessively rotten Interior is actually presentable One of the more popular cars at the sale Desirable small taillights Sat in a barn in Pennsylvania from 1978 to 2013 A complete project, but a mostly complete and very collectible car

Market commentary

Sometimes the appeal of a real ratty car outweighs that of more well preserved examples, a situation well illustrated here. Buyers are lulled into seeing what it might be, what they can do with it, how they might save it, like a dirty, matted but adorable puppy at the pound. Like the puppy, however, the reality is that this dog may have hidden tendencies that make its salvation frought with disappointments. All credit to the well intentioned buyer who stepped up for this project, a car that will consume its purchase price in chrome, bodywork and paint bills before the driveline and chassis are even considered.