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This Lancia Aurelia B53 Balbo, a unique example with bodywork on a B53 chassis, which has just come out of the recent restoration, bringing to light the original splendor of this work by Franco Scaglione.
The Lancia Aurelia B53 Balbo was a extremely laborious work for the restorer due to the many difficulties and the lack of documental reference of this car. Floorpan and mechanical parts delivered by the Car-Maker to Carrozzeria Balbo in 1952, as the execution of an early design by Francesco Scaglione. It seems that the famous designer got inspiration for this creation of his when designed the lines of the rear top of the Giulietta Sprint. It shares its mechanical part with the B21 sedan with the Nardi change to suction manifolds. Watch our video interview with the Lancia Aurelia B53 Balbo here.
More unique than rare. The collector Emilio Lacchio presents this Lancia Aurelia designed by Franco Scaglione. Set up by the Carrozzeria Balbo, this model probably built in only 2 specimens carries with it the DNA of the B.A.T. concept cars created by Bertone.
