“A sprinter in a dinner jacket”
That’s exactly how the motoring press described the Lancia Aurelia B20 in the early 1950s. This example from 1953 is a veteran of the 1955 Mille Miglia, as well as the Coppa D’oro Dolomiti among other rallies, meaning it has true racing pedigree.
As one of only 720 Series III Aurelias ever made, this Lancia represents the sweet spot for Aurelias, combining the lightweight body of the earlier cars with a hearty 2.5-litre V6 engine pushing out 118 horsepower.
Rumour has it, this maroon missile could top 115 mph, which was positively blistering for the early 1950s. So, if you want to compete in the 2024 Mille Miglia, there are few cars as well suited to the task as this.
