1955 Lancia Aurelia B12
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Highlights
• Excellent condition throughout
• Rare original British market B12
• Partly restored
The Appeal
One of the first production cars to feature a V6 the Aurelia was technologically advanced for its time with many innovative features not found on its contemporaries.
Building on the success and excellent reputation of the Aprilia that it was replacing, the Aurelia stood out not just for the advanced technology but also the exceptionally high build quality and standard of finish.
Building on the success and excellent reputation of the Aprilia that it was replacing, the Aurelia stood out not just for the advanced technology but also the exceptionally high build quality and standard of finish.
This Aurelia presents excellently and is in fantastic condition throughout.
Partly restored by the previous owner and very well looked after by the current one it’s an excellent rare example of a B12 made for the British market that’s ready to drive.
Partly restored by the previous owner and very well looked after by the current one it’s an excellent rare example of a B12 made for the British market that’s ready to drive.
The History and Paperwork
• An invoice dated 2019 from Omicron Classico that includes the following work: set valve clearances, valve springs, rocker cover and head gaskets and an oil and filter change
• A second invoice from Omicron Classico dated 2019 that includes the following: re-lined clutch plate, new outer clutch springs and new spigot bearing
• An invoice dated 2019 from classic specialists Salters Garage for re-honing of cylinder liners and associated refitting, new valve guides, new window channels, engine refurbishment, carburettor service, new points, spark plugs, condenser, fuel filter, gearchange block, radiator reconditioning, piston refurbishment, new HT leads, battery and fuel pump
• V5 present
• Workshop manual
• Certificate of authenticity
• MOT exempt
The Interior
• Excellent condition throughout
• Retrimmed in tan leather and cloth
• Original door cards and handles with a light patina
The interior of this Aurelia presents excellently with little signs of wear.
The seats have been retrimmed and the carpet replaced and both are in excellent condition along with the headlining and dashboard. Entering through the wide door aperture you’re presented with the gorgeous classic 50’s Italian design.
Smooth, full of curves and well appointed the interior of this Lancia feels as good today as when it rolled out of the factory. There is some light patina on the interior door handles, which are original along with the door cards.
If you’re looking for the classic 50’s driving experience it doesn’t get much better than this.
The seats have been retrimmed and the carpet replaced and both are in excellent condition along with the headlining and dashboard. Entering through the wide door aperture you’re presented with the gorgeous classic 50’s Italian design.
Smooth, full of curves and well appointed the interior of this Lancia feels as good today as when it rolled out of the factory. There is some light patina on the interior door handles, which are original along with the door cards.
If you’re looking for the classic 50’s driving experience it doesn’t get much better than this.
The Exterior
• Excellent overall condition
• Finished in Silver Blue
• All four wheels in very good condition
• Brightwork, light lenses, trim and windows all present beautifully
• Extensively re-chromed
• Some minor dents/ripples visible on the bumpers
• A small number of minor stone chips around the boot aperture and one of the doors
As with the interior the exterior of this Lancia presents beautifully and is in excellent condition.
The Silver Blue colour compliments the 50’s styling and the car looks fantastic from any angle.
Most of the brightwork has been re-chromed and presents very well although there are some small dents/ripples to the bumpers as pictured, however these really don’t detract from the excellent impression this car makes.
The Silver Blue colour compliments the 50’s styling and the car looks fantastic from any angle.
Most of the brightwork has been re-chromed and presents very well although there are some small dents/ripples to the bumpers as pictured, however these really don’t detract from the excellent impression this car makes.
The Mechanics
• Extensively overhauled
• Engine bay is clean and tidy
• Undersides present very well
• Starts easily and idles well
• The owner reports that it drives as it should
• Engine has a slight “clattery” sound, although the garage that conducted most of the work on the engine as detailed above couldn’t find any issues and advised that it is fine to drive
As with the rest of this car it presents very well mechanically. Kept garaged by the current owner and with recent invoices for extensive mechanical restoration it’s ready to enjoy.
It starts easily on a turn of the key, idles well and the owner reports that it drives as it should.
Both the engine bay and undersides present very well with no visible signs of corrosion.
It starts easily on a turn of the key, idles well and the owner reports that it drives as it should.
Both the engine bay and undersides present very well with no visible signs of corrosion.
Summary
A rare opportunity to acquire a Lancia Aurelia B12 in fantastic condition that would make a fine addition to any collection or as a wonderful and very driveable classic.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1955
- Make Lancia
- Model Aurelia B12
- Colour Silver Blue
- Odometer 68,670 Miles
- Engine size 2266
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Exmouth
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
36
bids
- ja•••• £20,000 19/07/22
- f1•••• £19,000 19/07/22
- Ko•••• £18,750 19/07/22
- f1•••• £18,500 19/07/22
- Ko•••• £18,250 19/07/22
- La•••• £18,000 19/07/22
- ja•••• £17,750 19/07/22
- RT•••• £16,000 19/07/22
- ja•••• £15,250 19/07/22
- da•••• £13,000 19/07/22
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