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Complete Description
- Superb quality restoration in its original colours
- Fitted with its original engine, original colour combination
- Exceptional Italian history, ex-Prince Corsini
- Italian libretto from 1958, ASI certified
According to factory records, this Lancia B24 America left the factory on 3 June 1955 in “Grigio” colour with “Pelle Rossa”(red leather) upholstery. It was reportedly sold the same month to the Lancia dealership in Sassari (Sardinia) and registered SS 8321, then CA 19924 following a change of residence by its owner. The car subsequently belonged to Prince Tommaso Corsini, a well-known member of the Florentine nobility and politician who was actively involved in the Assembly and took part in the drafting of the Italian Constitution after the war.
In 1969, this car was purchased by Florio Sarti, a car and parts dealer based in Florence and well-known among sports car enthusiasts. Nicknamed “Tarzan” by his friends, he mainly used the Aurelia to travel with his wife to Versilia (a sort of Tuscan Riviera) during the summer months. Florio Sarti was not known for his refined taste and he had the Aurelia repainted in red with white leather upholstery. Nevertheless, he kept the car for over 30 years before it was sold to its current owner through a classic car dealer.
After purchasing the car, the current owner and his trusted mechanic undertook a complete restoration in order to return this beautiful car to its original integrity. Despite some minor modifications (air intakes behind the wheel arches and “shell” exterior mirrors), the car was in sound condition. The restoration of the bodywork, upholstery and convertible soft top was entrusted to the workshop of Fabio Calligaris, a renowned specialist based in the province of Milan. During this project, the bodywork number (0032) was uncovered, as well as the original colour beneath the dashboard paint. Specified in the manufacturing data sheet, the latter was in fact in very light grey colour (close to white), known as “Grigio”. The car was therefore repainted in this colour while some details (wheels and the upper part of the dashboard) were repainted in red which matched the colour of the red leather upholstery. Mechanical and electrical components were redone by Gilberto Clerici and his son Stefano (Autoriparazioni Clerici Gilberto), who are among the finest Lancia specialists in the Como region. The restoration work amounted to around €100,000 and the car has been regularly serviced by Gilberto and Stefano Clerici ever since.
Accompanied by old registration documents, an identity certificate from ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano) and the Lancia Registro Storico authentication certificate, this car is a magnificent example of this rare and exclusive model. Derived from the Aurelia B20 GT coupe made famous due to its racing achievements, the B24 featured a spider bodywork superbly designed by Francesco Martinengo for Pinin Farina. Elegant and classy, this car’s only drawback was its very high price, which limited its production to just 240 examples, of which only 59 were made in right-hand drive, making it the rarest version of the B24 saga. It is far more exclusive than the convertible version that succeeded it, with the latter losing the purity of the America model due to its design.
Made famous by Roger Vadim during the movie production of “And God Created Woman” starring Brigitte Bardot, this iconic car of 1950s Italy enjoys unmatched prestige. It will open the doors to the finest international classic car events, while providing its next owner with countless hours of exceptional driving pleasure.
We had the extraordinary opportunity to drive a Lancia B24 America on coastal roads to a villa in Saint-Tropez on a summer evening. The pleasure is incomparable, exceptional and exclusive. This automobile makes you feel unique - at the pinnacle of elegance, lifestyle and excitement. It offers a singular experience, enabling you to savour the scent of pine and the Mediterranean breeze. This is more than a car – it is the Mediterranean.
Photos © Francesco Regiani
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