Widely regarded as the first modern grand tourer — a Pininfarina-built coupé on Vittorio Jano's Aurelia.
Widely regarded as the first modern grand tourer, and one of the most significant cars of the postwar era. Developed under the direction of Vittorio Jano — with the pioneering V6 engineered by Francesco de Virgilio — and bodied by Pinin Farina, the B20 GT paired an elegant fastback coupé shape with the world's first series-production V6, a rear transaxle for balance and all-independent suspension.
On the track it proved as capable as it was beautiful, finishing second overall at the 1951 Mille Miglia and winning its class at Le Mans. Across six series from 1951 to 1958 the B20 GT evolved from an agile 2.0-litre car into the more powerful 2.5-litre GT, gaining a de Dion rear axle from the fourth series; around 3,111 were built in all.
A blue-chip landmark — the first production V6 and arguably the first true GT — whose blend of engineering significance, Pininfarina beauty and competition history keeps demand firm among knowledgeable collectors.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelia B20 GT | 1951–1958 | 3,111 built across six series — 1,231 two-litre (Series 1–2) and 1,880 2.5-litre (Series 3–6), per Lancia's records | 60° Lancia V6 — 2.0-litre in Series 1–2, 2.5-litre (~118 hp) from Series 3; four-speed rear transaxle, all-independent suspension (de Dion rear from Series 4); Ghia-designed, Pinin Farina-built coachwork. A small number were built in right-hand drive for the UK market and are prized for their rarity. |
Authenticate stamped chassis and engine numbers against factory or club records. For the Aurelia B20 GT specifically, confirm series identity (1 to 6), authenticate the correct 2.0- or 2.5-litre V6 and rear transaxle, and document any competition history against factory and club records.
Confirm body originality, panel identity and restoration standard against a Lancia specialist.
Confirm continuous service history and any rebuild history for the engine, transmission and driveline against a marque specialist.
Restoration standard, originality of body and driveline, and any documented ownership record are the main value drivers.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
Blue-chip demand rests on engineering significance, Pininfarina beauty and competition history; early 2.0-litre Series 1 cars and documented competition examples trade well above the standard bands.
Authored against aggregate public-market data and named price guides as set out in What to Pay; regional readings are independent, not FX conversions.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Broad Arrow Amelia Island | 1958 Aurelia B20 GT Series VI | — | $112,000 Sold |
A blue-chip landmark — the first production V6 and arguably the first true GT — whose blend of engineering significance, Pininfarina beauty and competition history keeps demand firm among knowledgeable collectors.
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