We’re no strangers to Italian classics at Barn Finds, although this is only the second Lancia Aurelia B20 GT we have seen since the site’s creation. This 1956 example presents nicely, although the buyer can enhance its interior if they wish to leave their mark on this beauty. The engine bay houses a V6 that delivers surprisingly energetic performance. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Araknid78 for spotting the Lancia listed here on eBay in Bremerton, Washington. Bidding has raced beyond the reserve, sitting at $5,100 at the time of writing.

Lancia launched the Aurelia in 1950, with final cars rolling off the line in 1958. Initially only available in Sedan form, the B20 GT Coupe joined the range late in the initial production year. The seller states that although the registration lists this GT as a 1957, it was built in 1956. There is something inherently “right” about Italian classics painted Red, and this GT is no exception. Its presentation is tidy, with no significant cosmetic flaws. The seller doesn’t mention rust, and I see no evidence of potential problems in the listing images. With the trim and glass in good condition, it is fair to say that this Aurelia ticks the boxes for those seeking a tidy driver-grade classic.

From inception until the final cars left the line, the Aurelia B20 GT was V6-only territory. The engine architecture remained essentially unchanged, although the capacity grew as the Aurelia evolved. Featuring extensive use of alloy, this 2.5-liter powerplant sends 116hp and 134 ft/lbs of torque to the road via a four-speed rear-mounted manual transaxle. The performance of this combination is surprisingly energetic, and the Aurelia B20 GT enjoyed significant competition success during its production life. The seller indicates that this classic isn’t numbers-matching, having received a replacement motor at some point. It has just emerged from storage, receiving new clutch cylinders and a carburetor rebuild. There may be further work required to ensure that the Lancia is genuinely roadworthy, but the seller confirms that the Aurelia runs and drives.

I would describe this Lancia’s interior as serviceable, and fitting slipcovers to the seats would hide the worst of its shortcomings. The Black vinyl looks surprisingly good, but the cloth seat inserts, particularly on the driver’s seat, are failing and require replacement. Some painted surfaces could use a refresh, but the carpet and three-spoke wheel appear to be in good condition. The quirkiness adopted by some Italian manufacturers is apparent when you examine this Lancia’s gauges. The tachometer features a clock mounted in the lower section, while auxiliary gauges line the inner ring of the speedometer. This interior also features a period-correct pushbutton radio.

Rarity claims can be challenging to verify, but several sources agree that Lancia produced only about 119 examples of the Aurelia B20 GT Coupe in 1956. That means that you won’t see many of these classics on your daily travels. This Aurelia isn’t perfect, but recent successful sales suggest bidding should easily top $60,000 before the hammer falls. Regardless of the final figure, surpassing the reserve means it will find a new home in a few days. Are you tempted to make this GT yours?