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1955 lancia aurelia b24s spider america coachwork by pinin farina chassis no. B24s-1177 engine no. B24 1239 one of only 181 left-hand drive b24 spider americas produced retains its original numbers-matching engine verified by registro aurelia italiano with production record letter offered with rare hardtop & desirably optioned wire wheels previously in two long term italian collections recent september 2016 service, tune-up, and detailing eligible for many important worldwide automotive events inlcudes lancia registro storico, automobile club d'italia & italian transport papers launched at the 1950 turin motor show, lancia's aurelia was the first production car to employ a v6 engine. In 1953, the 3rd and subsequent series b20s were upgraded to a 2,451cc, 118bhp version of the pushrod v6, and this was adopted for the b24 spider, also called the 'america', launched in 1954. For the b24 spider, the aurelia b20 chassis was further shortened and came with a floor-mounted gear change as standard. With its combination of beauty, quality and mechanical sophistication, the 1955 lancia aurelia spider had no equal - sports and exotic car only 240 b24 spiders were manufactured during the short 1954/55 model years, with 181 in left-hand drive s configuration - meaning sinistra, italian for 'left'. Completed on november 9, 1955, chassis 1177 was delivered new to its italian home market in stunning grigio over pelle verde upholstery (gray with green interior)!. It was purchased by dario fasano of torino, and remained with him for more than 30 years in the italian motor city, as recorded on copies of period road license documentation. The spider passed to its second owner, alberto garnerone, also of torino, in october 1987. Shortly before it was acquired by its second steward, the car was entrusted to noted lancia restorers kca of milan for restoration. In the more than two decades that have elapsed since this restoration was completed, the lancia is said to have covered just 2,000 km and remains the ideal candidate for important events such as the mille miglia. Now finished in stylish black over tan leather livery, it comes equipped with highly desired wire wheels mounted on brand new michelin tires and an elegant hardtop, universally accepted as one of the few such tops that possibly improves upon its exquisite form. A recent service, tune-up and inspection was recently commissioned to ensure all suspension, brake, safety, motor and drivetrain systems are in proper working order with extensive testing thereafter. The engine compression is a very healthy 200 psi per cylinder and the wipers, gauges, lights, signals, switches, are all working properly. A ton of research time and correspondence w.
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