From their beginnings in 1906, Lancia has been known as a maker of advanced cars throughout the 20th century. Their cars crossed conventional understandings, with combinations of characteristics not typically found in other cars. Lancias were sporting and comfortable, durable and lightweight, quick and relaxing to drive. With advanced chassis, independent suspensions, and unique compact motors, their cars always stood outside the norm.

They achieved this meticulous technical development with an unusual combination of craftsmanship and industrial production. With a fanatical commitment to design and attention to detail, they engineered and made most everything in house. This moderately sized company had their own foundry, made their own parts, and developed their own manufacturing processes. Recognized as early as the 1920s for their inventiveness, by the 1950s Lancia had 8,000 employees making 10,000 cars and 2,000 heavy trucks yearly. 

The Aurelia was Lancia’s first new post-war car. Introduced in 1950 to much acclaim, it was the most technically advanced production car of its time. It featured a novel V6 motor (the world’s first), independent suspension on all wheels, and an advanced unit body chassis. The beloved Aurelia was driven by both beautiful people and race drivers. It was a car to take racing in the day and the opera at night.

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