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1953 Lancia Aurelia 2000

Chassis no. B52-1097
Engine no. B21-4775
Coachbuilder Carrozzeria Alfredo Vignale & C.
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1953
Chassis no. b52-1097
Manufacturer: LANCIA & C. SPA (IT)
Note: B52 rolling chassis. Developed by Lancia specifically for independent coachbuilders. Based on the Aurelia architecture, combined the transaxle layout, independent suspension with a bare platform intended for bespoke bodies.
1953
Engine no. b21-4775
Manufacturer: LANCIA SPA (IT)
Note: 60° degrees V - Type B 21
1953
Body no. 580
Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Alfredo Vignale & C.
Type: Drophead coupe-Convertible
Colour: Green
1953
Interior
Material: Leather
Seats: Red
6th February 1953
Manufacturing
From 15th January 1955
to 26th January 1955
Event: XXXVIII° Salon Automobiel Moto en Rijwiel
Locality: Bruxelles (BE)
From 1970
to 1985
Owner: GARAGE GEBR. VAN AUWEGEM
Famous owner: Official Lancia dealership run by Roger Van Auwegem, a prominent early supporter of the marque and co-founder of the Lancia Club Belgium.
22nd March 1972
Record: Letter from Lancia & C. Fabbrica Automobili Torino S.p.A. to Garage G. Van Auwegem.
1980
Record: Car Photos.
17th July 1981
Record: Letter from Lancia Club to Mr. Van Auwegen.
From 1985
to 2007
Owner: Jan Van Hoorick (BE)
Note: Belgian classic car enthusiast and long-time figure in Lancia circles, serving as President of the Lancia Club Belgio
July 1994
Bibliography: De Boer John, The Italian Car Registry - John Fulton De Boer , Unknown publisher, n.p. 1994
26th November 2006
Record: Car Photo.
26th November 2006
Record: Car Photo.
26th November 2006
Record: Car Photo.
From 2007
to 18th October 2021
Owner: Paolo Caldini (IT)
Note: Italian historic car enthusiast from Florence
12th March 2010
Record: Restoration Invoice.
20th May 2010
Record: Restoration Invoice.
5th July 2010
Record: Restoration Invoice.
2012
Restoration: Car Photos before Restoration.
From 2012
to 2015
Restoration: Internal details car photos.
28th August 2012
Record: Bodywork Restoration Estimate by Quality Cars.
28th August 2012
Record: Restoration Invoice.
17th September 2012
Record: Restoration Invoice.
19th December 2012
Record: Restoration Invoice.
13th March 2013
Record: Restoration Invoice.
21st October 2013
Record: Restoration Invoice.
23rd December 2013
Record: Restoration Invoice.
25th February 2014
Record: Restoration Invoice.
14th March 2014
Record: Restoration Invoice.
23rd June 2014
Record: Restoration Invoice.
2015
Restoration: Car Photos.
2015
Record: Car Photos after Restoration.
30th July 2015
Identification document: Registro Fiat Italiano Certificate of Historical and Collecting Relevance.
13th August 2015
Identification document: Circulation paper.
13th August 2015
Identification document: Ownership paper.
13th August 2015
Plate: FA859FN
Country: IT
21st April 2016
Record: Mail from Lancia Club to Quality Cars.
From 20th May 2016
to 22nd May 2016
Event: Concorso Internazionale d'Eleganza di Villa d'Este
Locality: Cernobbio (IT)
Race number: #78
Category / Group: Man is Back - Golden Era of Sports Cars
Class: G
Driver: Paolo Caldini (IT)
Results / Prizes: 2nd CL
14th June 2016
Identification document: Automotoclub Storico Italiano - National Technical Commission for Cars- Participation Permit. N.00004.
14th June 2016
Identification document: Automotoclub Storico Italiano Identity Paper N.44283.
14th June 2016
Identification document: FIVA Identify Card n.062030; Categorized A3; ASN that issued the certificate Automotoclub Storico Italiano; Owner' Country Italy.
14th July 2016
Record: Letter from Automotoclub Storico Italiano to Mr. Paolo Caldini.
27th July 2016
Record: Letter from Lancia Club to Mr. Paolo Caldini.
May 2017
Record: Car Photo.
May 2017
Record: Car Photo.
May 2017
Record: Car Photo.
21st November 2017
Record: Restoration Invoice.
From 24th August 2018
to 25th August 2018
Event: Gooding Christie's Auction - The Pebble Beach Auctions
Locality: Del Monte Forest (US)
Note: Lot N.175; Not Sold.
9th October 2018
Record: Restoration Invoice.
11th July 2019
Identification document: Lancia Classiche certificate of origin.
11th July 2019
Identification document: Centro Storico Fiat Official certificate of historical authenticity.
11th November 2020
Event: Sotheby’s - The Festival of Wonder
Locality: Ginevra (CH)
Note: Lot n.1000; Estimate Value CHF; Estimate Value Country Switzerland; Estimate CHF 500,000–550,000; Unsold.
From 18th October 2021
to currently
Owner: Private collection
18th October 2021
Identification document: Circulation paper.
Today
Identification document: Automotive Masterpieces declaration AU-20233 car officially counted among the Automotive Masterpieces in its eligible categories.
Today
Identification document: Rina Certificate N. RAM-50 for the historical research conducted on the car through a validation process of its proven historicity and provenance by Automotive Masterpieces.