Barn Find

[andrewc]

The owner of this car had it in his barn for 30 years. This is the first time it had been outside in years.

We're currently stripping it down and starting a comprehensive restoration.

Bonus point if you can guess what it is...

 

[whitewash]

is it a wolsley of some discription?

wish i could find something like that in a barn!

 

[purpleclouds]

no idea about cars...I was hoping it would have been a barn owl Looks like a charming ol motor though....tires still inflated too...dont make em like that anymore!!

 

[Halesowen Kid]

Is it one of the Alvis models???

 

[Boggy]

A Lancia Aurelia?

 

[Halesowen Kid]

Boggy I'm you've nailed the ID.......

 

[andrewc]

Boggy is right - Lancia Aurelia B20 Coupe. First production car with a V6 engine. One of the best cars of the 1950's

 

[Boggy]

Did it have independent suspension as well as the V6. Sure I've read or seen it was a ground breaking car?

Shaun

 

[Matt Sayle]

Thats a mess. Best of luck with restoration.

 

[andrewc]

Its pretty sound actually. All paints been taken off and rust is really only in sills and wheelarches.

However its being done properly for the owner, and its not a cheap job.