[{"id": 14911550, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An exquisite elegant El Segundo B24S Spider America. How lovely. Bonus points for being here at No Reserve, and via a stellar @seller - GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720268896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14911551, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 1955, "content": "$1,955 bid placed by 59turner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720268949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14911555, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning Lancia!\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720268988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14911599, "authorName": "gnmikhail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnmikhail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@baoboyoz, the best seller on BaT in my modest opinion; a true enthusiast with the best presentations and engagement. I've had a model of this car, same color, since I was a kid. This is the stuff that dreams are made of. Can only watch from afar with admiration as I doubt that the mrs would be on board with selling everything we own, including the kids, in the next 11 days.\n\n@aleccartio, hats off to you sir.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1720269548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14911652, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do enjoy the spectacular view of this lovely Lancia.\r\n\r\nThanks for bringing it here @aleccartio", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720270304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14911672, "authorName": "larrymakutra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrymakutra/", "bidAmount": 2777, "content": "$2,777 bid placed by larrymakutra", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720270650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14911696, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually a very handsome ride. I have never viewed one. NICE proportions...\r\nA sincere question...is there a reason so many auctions begin with the dollar amount of the year/make.??? Do any sellers find that odd...or offensive...???\r\nSurely this and dozens of other beauties are valued waaaaaay higher than the \"obligatory\" year amount. Is it a contest to see who bids first with the year...??? I could see bidding the sticker price...just me........anyway...\r\nBEST for a good'ole American auction :-)>", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720271127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14911708, "authorName": "Latest_Trend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latest_trend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My early morning coffee on a Saturday, and This Car..\r\nThanks BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720271275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14911739, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stupendous \ud83e\udd42", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720271626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14911762, "authorName": "1961250SWB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1961250swb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I have to go an watch Il Sorpasso again.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o4u3rWtodY", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720271938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14911819, "authorName": "1600veloce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1600veloce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture #202 the essence of this Aurelia, that Nardi set up. Wonderful car and video story @Aleccartio GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720272597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912028, "authorName": "Paul_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you see these in person they are even more gorgeous than in photos. A beautiful sculpted appearance. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720274800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912047, "authorName": "Nettiekaye51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nettiekaye51/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Nettiekaye51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720275123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14912107, "authorName": "LuisV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luisv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If Michelangelo had designed cars..", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720275731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912199, "authorName": "citronr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citronr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, this is not the Lancia featured in the film Il Sorpasso. That was the more ordinary looking Lancia B24S Convertible that had been unfortunately modified to make it more \"practical\" for the US Market with rollup windows and profile more akin the the Alfa Romeo 2000/2600 Convertible. That was produced from 1956-59. I owned a 1955 Lancia B24S Spider. B24S1077 which left the factory on 13 May 1955 and was the most beautiful production two seat spider produced after WWII ... bar none.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720276654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912280, "authorName": "Wolfpack3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfpack3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You are thinking about Brigitte Bardot in the movie \"Et dieu...Cr\u00e9a la Femme\".\r\nhttps://www.aureliaspider.com/movie.html", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720277732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912308, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Without peer, especially with that hardtop. Thanks for bringing here for those of us who rarely get to see such elegance", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720278100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912323, "authorName": "zggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zggs/", "bidAmount": 51955, "content": "$51,955 bid placed by zggs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720278277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14912336, "authorName": "zggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zggs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a E31 but what a beauty\u2026. Good luck Alec!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720278436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912568, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings!\n\nToday, I celebrate 6 years on Bring a trailer.\n\n\nJuly 6th has a greater meaning for me than it would for most. It was the first day of my first BAT auction in 2018, highly inexperienced and new with car auctions, but I came in with a prior history as a veteran filmmaker, which I felt would help with classic car auctions. My 1994 BMW 850CSi, was my first $100K auction and now on July 6th once again, six years later, I'm auctioning my first $ Million-dollar car and to that, I owe Tony Owen a huge thank you for believing in me and my work. Giving me the opportunity to do this at NO-RESERVE. \n\nGetting here, was a long and joyful journey and as you can see, on the film, it says Episode 200. All my auctions are accompanied by a narrative storytelling film. Classic cars are art to me. I love telling personal stories with them. I want to thank @BAT (Randy and his team, Zac, Howard, Mike and all writers) and its staff for existing and to have given me this great platform to work off of and show my art. \n\n\nThis amazing 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America has everything to wish for when it comes to collectibility and storytelling. It has had an array of great owners and been around the world. It has been restored to high degree of standards and been cared for by notable collectors around the globe. \nI have been driving and maintaining this car for my good friend Tony Owen, whom you meet in the film for the past three years. It is by far the best 50's car I have ever driven. Easy, fast nimble and practical. As @1600veloce mentioned, it has the highly desirable and rare Nardi setup. \n\nPlease view my film for the entire history on it. I also took artistic liberty and created a romantic and fictional love story around it, which you can see in the film. It has taken me 38 days to complete this film. \nPlease view it here. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Usdi3gKLHI\n\nThe car, the records, the photos and history speak for themselves. Tony spent close to $70k in three years to make this car 2x Colorado grand 1000 tour ready. It drives amazingly well.\n\nPlease contact me with any inquiries and requests. The car is available in West Los Angeles for in-person viewing. I am here for you as your host for the next 11 days. \n\nLastly, I would like to thank the best part of bring a trailer auctions, THE MEMBERS. Thank you for having been with me for the past 6 years. \n\nlet's get this beauty to a new custodian home. \nKind regards\nAlec Cartio\nCartiology Films", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1720280720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912580, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A breathtaking photo of this car, courtesy of Simon Kidston, a previous presenter of this beauty. One pg my personal classic car heroes.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720280785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912617, "authorName": "Wbmatch58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wbmatch58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cary Grant and Grace Kelly motoring along a winding coastal road with the top down and wind blowing through her hair\u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720281133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912657, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You are a tremendous artist @aleccartio. \r\n\r\nThere is a captured spirit to every auction and it does make a difference. There are milky sellers and there are creamy sellers. The cream always rises to the top and plesse sir, enjoy the view from the summit. I for one, appreciate your art very much.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720281390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912725, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @tommybruin appreciate it \nThank you @gnmikhail thank you everyone", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720281964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14912890, "authorName": "Adan_Figueroa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adan_figueroa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I seen the car in person is amazing.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720283469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14914054, "authorName": "Socaljam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socaljam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Traffic in LA is brutal in normal conditions, the 101 freeway the worst. Holiday traffic, a fender bender and 100+ degree heat are all the ingredients needed to trigger massive anxiety attacks in anyone driving a classic car. Imagine being caught in one of these disasters driving a very rare, very expensive drop top Lancia, the sun beating down on you whilst wearing a period correct leather driving helmet and leather driving gloves. As I so often think to myself \" only in LA\"... I grabbed my phone and took a quick pic, a record of the absurdity. A day later here is the same car on BaT, presented by a neighbor I have never met, someone I talked to years ago when he presented an 850csi on BaT. I'm currently running my own auction on this site, a 1947 Custom Ford Woody Wagon, be sure to check it out. @aleccartio Congrats on your success on this site, we definitely need to meet in person, you are a brother from a different mother for sure! And viewers if the Lancia can handle LA traffic it can handle ANYTHING!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720288358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14914137, "authorName": "Maroons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maroons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As noted, this spider is not the \u201cconvertible\u201d featured in Il Sorpasso, but I can\u2019t resist quoting the movie:\r\n\r\nBruno Cortona : [Driving in his convertible] Robe', look behind you. See 'em?\r\nRoberto Mariani : Who?\r\nBruno Cortona : Those two chicks. I'll get the 'em to pass so I can follow 'em.\r\n[as they pass] \r\nBruno Cortona : Hi, cuties!\r\n[to Roberto] \r\nBruno Cortona : Deutschland! Those German chicks are easy!\r\nRoberto Mariani : You speak German?\r\nBruno Cortona : No, I just fake it.\r\n\r\nBruno Cortona : The food is great here. Do we let those two go?\r\nRoberto Mariani : Whatever you like. I'm not hungry.\r\nBruno Cortona : Spoken like a man. The food here stinks anyway: donkey hooves and fig wine. Where'd those Germans go? Let's chase 'em.\r\n\r\nBruno Cortona : A crossroads!\r\nRoberto Mariani : They vanished. Which way could they have gone?\r\nBruno Cortona : Let me smell.\r\n[sniffs] \r\nBruno Cortona : That way. I'm a regular truffle hound when it comes to women.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720288693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14915179, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When selling a vehicle like this on an online auction and without a reserve, the owner really has to be certain that the car is well represented. I have to admit that @aleccartio is a good friend of mine, but I do not give compliments even to friends like a bank teller giving out a lollipops at the bank. This is such a professional representation by on of BaT's best. If you are a potential bidder, have complete confidence that he will make himself available to discuss in detail anything pertaining to this vehicle and it's provenance. \r\n\r\nLoved the film !!! This is a very rare automobile and deserving of the representation he put forth. If you need additional details or want a in-person or third party inspection, just reach out to Alec. He is one of the most passionate sellers I know, and he strives to make sure that both the seller and the buyer are pleased with the outcome of the sale.\r\n\r\nBest of luck !!!\r\n\r\nWhat a car !!!\r\n\r\nDean", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1720293290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14916395, "authorName": "pessia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pessia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car, in my home town surprisingly. My brother in law had a '58, just beautiful vehicles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720297701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14917758, "authorName": "whcheney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whcheney/", "bidAmount": 101955, "content": "$101,955 bid placed by whcheney", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720302628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14918729, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Obscure James Bond trivia. In an early novel, the Bond girl eluded James by negotiating a twisty road in her agile Lancia faster than 007 could keep up in his supercharged Bentley.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720315656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14918751, "authorName": "primepreserve18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/primepreserve18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720315761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14919270, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by RemingtonSR71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720328195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14919466, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One can discern that it is an impressive @seller, when they can make @TommyBruin sound civilized. lol.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720344966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14919526, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You won't know when or where @boaboyoz but you must know it's coming...\r\n\r\nT'was a good chirp though lad.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720349348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14919588, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TommyBruin merci\ud83e\udd42\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720351973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14919722, "authorName": "Brownfox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brownfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "61 years ago I sold my 2 B24S spyders so I could buy my first Porsche - a \u201860 Super 90 coupe. Happily sold them for - about $1,500 each.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720356017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14919805, "authorName": "Drdjet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drdjet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wbmatch58 Sunbeam Alpine", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720357526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14920037, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and welcome to start of day 2 on our Spider America auction. \r\nPlease view the romantic film we made on this beauty via the youtube link up above and contact me with any inquiries. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you\r\nAlec", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720360761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14920428, "authorName": "CraigInPA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craiginpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And not one mention that of the 240 examples of this one year model, approximately 50 of them went down in the sinking of the Andrea Doria?\r\n\r\nThey're down there in the briny deep with three very expensive Italian barber chairs my Uncle was bringing with him when we was emigrating from Italy for his new life in Philadelphia.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1720365460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14920561, "authorName": "Akilleus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akilleus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheOMDude\r\n\r\nActually it was the successor Lancia Flamina Zagato Spyder (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Flaminia) that was driven by Tracy Draco in the book On Her Majesty\u2019s Secret Service (published in 1963). \r\n\r\nIn the 1969 movie, a 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible was used instead of the Lancia.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720366942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14920596, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just watched the video presentation - a lovely job, and a beautiful car. \r\n\r\nWhat a long, long journey it's been for @bringatrailer, going from links to craigslist junkers to........well, this.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1720367239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14921148, "authorName": "mrstenkle66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrstenkle66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always a terrific vid from this great seller. Thanks!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1720371613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14926751, "authorName": "jetman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheOMDude James Bond could drive a VW Beetle and get more attention than this Lancia....but sadly Sean is no longer with us...proving that you really \"Only Live Once\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720407920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14926758, "authorName": "jetman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ CraigInPA have you had your barber shop visit since the AD went down ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720408052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14927484, "authorName": "GG1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gg1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Akilleus - only issue is that there is no Zagato spider... \r\nBTW, lovely Spider here. Great cars and far more capable of spirited driving than one might imagine. They drift quite nicely, being lighter weight than the convertibles, and with De Dion rear suspensions but the lighter trans and prop shaft of the earlier cars. Just superb. And the Fontana hardtop is icing on the top.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720443862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14927592, "authorName": "Spc2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spc2019/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by Spc2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720445495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14927993, "authorName": "Akilleus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akilleus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GG1\r\n@jetman\r\n@TheOMDude\r\n\r\nThe 1969 movie was George Lazenby (rather than Sean Connery) and the book specifically mentions her De Dion suspension as making it hard for Bond to keep up with. \r\n\r\nGG1 appears to be right that the Zagato was coupe only \u2014 artistic license by Fleming to make it a convertible so he could see the lady driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720449724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14928543, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and welcome to start of day 3 on our Lancia auction. Please be sure to watch the film we made about this beautiful car\n\n\nAlec.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720454767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14929496, "authorName": "Luz_do_sol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luz_do_sol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alec, an excellent choice as you celebrate six years of selling on BaT with this Premium listing of a Pininfarina designed car! \n\nThe Lancia Aurelia B24S \u201cSpider America\u201d was introduced at the 1955 Brussels Motor Show, the name itself reportedly in deference to its main target market, the car considered a triumph of simplicity and elegance.\n\nYou bring to BaT enthusiasts a superb vehicle providing not just the requisite details with photos and videos, but no less than a mini movie experience \u2014\n\nHistorically, in 1930 Battista founded his company, Carrozzeria Pinin Farina, and since that time his name has been associated with highly renowned cars. Note that in 1961, Battista officially changed last name from Farina to \nPininfarina. He passed away in 1966 and was Inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2004.\n\nCongratulations @aleccartio, and best wishes for this outstanding presentation!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1720460168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14933556, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aleccartio\r\n\r\nEvery car tells a story and you illustrate this Lancia's story so very well. Words, photography and your videography provide it's full provenance.\r\n\r\nIts hard to believe it's only been six years that you've been a seller on BaT. I wish you well in the future & good luck to you, the owner and to all bidders.\r\n\r\nWhat a car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720472854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14933708, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you very much @trademark @Luz_de_sol @mrstenkle66 \r\n@cyclemikey", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720473489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14933776, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is how this Lancia was described the by the well known Simon Kidston, a few years ago when he was representing the car. \r\nI agree with him 100% on the amazement of how great these cars handle on the road, even 70 years later. \r\n\r\n\r\nhttps://kidston.com/motorcars/2543-1955-Lancia-Aurelia-B24S-Spider-America/\r\n\r\nWith Fontana 'low roof' hard top\r\n1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America\r\n\r\n\u201cThere is no question about it. What still amazes me is how advanced they are even now in terms of road-holding, handling and performance, to say nothing of the extraordinary quality\u201d \u2013 Lancia aficionado and collector Dr Michael Coucher speaking in 1989 of his own Aurelia B24 Spider America\r\n \r\nThe brilliant Aurelia was the model that saved the Lancia name in the Fifties. In time, the well-engineered car by Vittorio Jano and Gianni Lancia, with its advanced V6 and transaxle, would earn Lancia a whole new generation of lifelong friends among the world of motoring\u2019s cognoscenti.\r\n \r\nThese were people for whom ownership of an Aurelia became a kind of religion, particularly the B20 GT coup\u00e9 and Convertible and, most of all, the B24 Spider America.\r\n \r\nThe Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America\r\n \r\nThe Lancia Aurelia B20 coup\u00e9 was a landmark design when it was introduced in 1951 and was the first car to carry the letters \u2018GT\u2019, for Gran Turismo. It was a remarkably original and technically advanced design by Gianni Lancia and veteran engineer Vittorio Jano, with wonderful styling by Pinin Farina. It had the first series-built, double-overhead-camshaft, alloy V6, an engine mated to a 4-speed transaxle in the rigid, unitary construction body.\r\n \r\nThe new Lancia coup\u00e9 was raced immediately and proved its competitiveness straight away: Giovanni Bracco and Umberto Maglioli finished second on the 1951 Mille Miglia, beaten only by a 4.1-litre Ferrari 340 America berlinetta. B20 GTs were raced throughout the 1950s.\r\n \r\nWhile the first cars had 75bhp, 1991cc, twin-carb engines, in 1953 the third series saw the introduction of a 2451cc version of the V6 with new heads, a new block and a competition-spec camshaft. It only had a single Weber, but power was significantly increased to 118bhp at 5000rpm.\r\n\r\nArguably the finest Aurelia was introduced in 1954, the Series 4. The bodywork was changed in detail only but underneath the fastback lay a significant alteration to the rear suspension: a de Dion set-up with semi-elliptic leaf springs. In all, 3,871 B20 GTs were built over six series, with cars succeeding the Series 4 becoming softer and less focused. Production ended in June 1958.\r\n \r\nThe first roadster version of the B20 started life in 1954 on a shortened (2450mm vs. 2660mm) wheelbase and was known simply as the \u2018B24 Spider\u2019. \u2018America\u2019 was added later, as the US was clearly Lancia\u2019s target market for the car. Many were left-hand drive, signified by the \u2018S\u2019 (for sinistra) in \u2018B24S\u2019.\r\n \r\nLike all the best-looking cars, Pinin Farina\u2019s Aurelia B24 Spider was a mixture of masculinity and femininity in exactly equal measure, curves that suggest both tense muscle and soft, yielding allure, plus a futuristic suggestion of a jet fighter\u2019s canopy in its deeply curved screen.\r\n \r\nThe Spider America was only ever built on the chassis of the fourth (and finest) series of the B20 GT and, shorter wheelbase and 110bhp engine aside, was mechanically identical. Due to its light weight it was the fastest of all the Aurelias and handled well courtesy of the Series 4\u2019s de Dion set-up. The generous, plushly upholstered leather seats were the only concession to the North American market. If not downright quick, it was unequivocally a performance car, capable of cruising at 90mph and, thanks to its oversized brake drums, also stopped well.\r\n \r\nIn total, just 240 were produced, only in 1955, of which 181 were left-hand drive. The following year it was replaced by the less sporting and softer B24S Convertible.\r\n \r\nThis Motor Car\r\n \r\nChassis \u20181044\u2019 was probably delivered through Max Hoffman\u2019s well-known agency on Park Avenue in New York City. Hoffman was the importer who popularised European sports cars in the American market, the genius who created demand for the 300 SL \u2018Gullwing\u2019 and Porsche 356 Speedster.\r\n \r\nThe Aurelia was delivered in Grigio (a very pale grey) with deep red leather. At one stage it was owned by Lancia enthusiast Victor M Ricci of Brooklyn. By the summer of 1963 it was in Illinois, registered to Eunice Griffith who it is believed owned it until 1995 when it was sold via \u2018Le Patron\u2019, connoisseur, bon vivant and dealer extraordinaire the late Raymond Milo. His client was another veteran of the classic car world, jeweller, dealer and collector Luciano Bertolero of Turin, Italy \u2013 the car\u2019s birthplace.\r\n \r\nBertolero had the Lancia restored in his own workshop over a three-year period, including a mechanical and cosmetic overhaul as detailed by a 90-photograph album chronicling progress. He chose the model\u2019s archetypal Azzurro livery for the spyder, with dark blue upholstery and soft top, selling it after completion to Milan industrialist Terenzio Longoni. The latter was then persuaded to part with it by an intermediary for a well-known Los Angeles collector, who kept it from 2001 until it was acquired by the current European owner at the beginning of 2015.\r\n \r\nPrior to shipping to California, Borrani wire wheels and a Nardi twin-carburettor set-up were fitted at the request of the buyer, and the Lancia saw little use in his collection of rare European sports cars. It was shown at Pebble Beach in 2005 (display only) and has barely been driven, although model expert Tony Nicosia was entrusted to go through it slowly over a period of years correcting and improving minor details as found. The US owner recalled at the time: \u201cAlthough we had \u2018fiddled\u2019 with the brakes, clutch etc over the years, in 2009 I had Tony \u2013 for no particular reason other than he was \u2018light\u2019 on work at the time \u2013 go through the entire brake and transmission systems. $23,000 later he was done. I have detailed billing from him. Over the years I had many other items attended to: restored the Borranis and bumpers, grill work, electrical tidy up etc. Everything I have done is supported with detailed invoices etc. No major engine work done. Various small things over the years. Tony said the engine did not require any work. Obviously, he test-drove the car when he worked on it.\u201d\r\n\r\nBills on file dating from the recent past total $108,000 and the car has undergone further servicing work in the current ownership by US specialist Jan Vroboril and Italy's leading Lancia restorer, Gilberto Clerici.\r\n\r\nIt is now EU tax paid and UK registered.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAccompanied by an ultra rare Fontana \u2018low roof\u2019 hard top, this Italian beauty rivals anything created in Maranello or Modena for aesthetic appeal and drama. Liveried in authentic Fifties\u2019 Lancia colours and maintained by experts, chassis \u20181044\u2019 is ready to reprise the marque\u2019s history of fast, well-engineered, responsive sports cars.\r\n \r\nIt would be a welcome addition to the Mille Miglia retrospective, the lawn at any exclusive concours d\u2019elegance or outside your favourite caf\u00e9 in Portofino or St Tropez (where film director Roger Vadim once courted starlet Brigitte Bardot in his). Perhaps no automotive design better sums up La Dolce Vita...", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1720473710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936659, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After posting a comment earlier, I realized how much I miss @Ed_L's engagement for all things Lancia in the comments here. For those new to BaT, Ed had an encyclopedic knowledge for Lancias and well beyond. Sadly he passed away a year and a half ago and I encourage anyone interested to click on his name/link just above to review his body of work on BaT over the years. Between his astute comments along with his detailed technical articles regarding Lancia Fulvas, he was always kind and even keeled with all of his engagement. A great example for anyone for displaying decorum.\r\n\r\nEd had a great comment from 2019 that has relevant information regarding Alec's listing here about the early history of the series of open Aurelias:\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-lancia-aurelia-b24s/#comment-3503888", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1720494829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14937031, "authorName": "whcheney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whcheney/", "bidAmount": 114000, "content": "$114,000 bid placed by whcheney", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720510713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14937478, "authorName": "Billbinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbinn/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "$120,000 bid placed by Billbinn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720530537, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14938498, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and welcome to start of day 4 on our Lancia Auction. Please contact me with any requests and be sure to watch through film I made for this beauty. \n\nAlec.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720540079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14944443, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark\r\n\r\nRE: @Ed_L\r\n\r\nWell said, Sir! What an amazing resource and fine gentleman he was.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720562445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14947301, "authorName": "sg_reno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sg_reno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are delightful cars and are a cut above the contemporary Ferrari and Maserati offerings, which are lorries in comparison. Lancia engineering is simply unparalleled in this time period.\r\n\r\nThis particular car appears to have some public sales history:\r\nA 2019 no-sale against a $1.25-$1.5m estimate:\r\nhttps://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo19/lots/r0090-1955-lancia-aurelia-b24s-spider-america-by-pinin-farina/\r\nAnd a sale in 2022 for $940,000\r\nhttps://rmsothebys.com/auctions/az22/lots/r0053-1955-lancia-aurelia-b24s-spider-america-by-pinin-farina/\r\n\r\nIf I recall correctly the high-water mark for these was the 2016 Gooding sale of B24S-1077 at just a hair over the $2M mark.\r\n\r\nIn comparison Artcurial just sold what looks like a great example (B24S 1181 - also with Fontana h/t) at the Garden Party in Saint-Tropez just a week and a half ago for Euro 834,400 (~900,000 usd).\r\n\r\nWe obviously don't know what the Seller is expecting, but at approximately half of their peak valuation, perhaps it's a good time to take a close look...", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1720619058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14947712, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and welcome to start of day 5 on our Spider America Auction. Please contact me with any requests and be sure to watch through film I made for this beauty.\n\nAlec.\n\n@sg_reno \nthanks for your input and data sir. I appreciate it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720622996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14957104, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and welcome to start of day 6 on our Lancia Aurelia Spider America Auction \nPlease contact me with any questions \n\n\nAlec.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720711653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14957156, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That Fontana hardtop looks amazing on this car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720711989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962280, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect for arriving at your Monterey car-week hotel in style. Stunning piece of art.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720731808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14965527, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and welcome to start of day 7 on our Lancia Aurelia Spider America Auction\r\nPlease contact me with any questions\r\nPlease be sure to watch the romantic film we made about this beauty\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Usdi3gKLHI\r\n\r\nAlec.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720795045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14972873, "authorName": "Larry_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larry_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful video, certainly a BaT nominee. Best of luck.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720868863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14973575, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and welcome to start of day 8 on our Spider America auction. Please be sure to view all the photos and the film we made about this car and contact me with any requests. \r\n\r\nThank you \r\nAlec", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720880767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14973608, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Larry_T I appreciate your kindness", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720881047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14975481, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a lot of fun during the filming of this Lancia", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720893204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14977386, "authorName": "jbartbuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbartbuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can we see a picture with the door open", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720899767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14978076, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Door open photos", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720905529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14978149, "authorName": "sshbsn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sshbsn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aleccartio brilliant! love those pics \ud83d\ude03", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720906273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14978175, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks sshbsn\r\n\r\nThe car door open can also be seen in the film", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720906491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14978199, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like to thank everyone for all the warm and heartfelt messages I received about the film we made for this beauty. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Usdi3gKLHI&t=635s\r\n\r\n\r\nHere's is one. Super thank you sir. \r\n\r\n\"P.S. The film you wrote and directed on the Lancia is fantastic\u2014a perfect confluence of storytelling and visual artistry. Congratulations! You managed to make me cry while wanting to hit the bid button!\r\nBest regards, Paul H. (Marina del Rey)\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720906750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14979863, "authorName": "lee88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aleccartio I presume the removable sliding side windows are still with the car? The photo album is very comprehensive (thank you), but I didn't see them in the images.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720959097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14980586, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning car and excellent presentation by @aleccartio I'm rooting for a nice completed sale here between a happy buyer and seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720971032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14980609, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good day folks... 3 more days to go. \r\n\r\n\r\n@lee88 yes. we do have the removable side windows as well. Wrapped in nice cozy blankets at our office. I forgot to photograph them. My apology. \r\n\r\nThank you @taosman54 appreciate it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720971278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14980858, "authorName": "theforce88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theforce88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, good luck", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720973736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14981931, "authorName": "europeangtcarbuyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeangtcarbuyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have any pictures with the soft top up?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720980065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14982146, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@europeangtcarbuyer\r\nI do not, but I will get some for you tomorrow and post. \r\n\r\nThanks\r\nAlec", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720980913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14982168, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Colorado Grand Mile.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720980984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14982351, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@europeangtcarbuyer", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720981701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14983851, "authorName": "Porsche1988959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche1988959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know what happened to the original wheels?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720992060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14984303, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@porsche1988959\r\nThe Los Angeles based owner of 14 years changed them out. No idea what he did with them. he may have put them on other cars or sold them. We do not have them. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHere's a history writeup as written by RM Sotheyby's \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nChassis No.\r\nB24S-1044\r\nEngine No.\r\nB24-1052\r\nDocuments\r\nUK V5\r\n\r\n The ultimate specification of Lancia\u2019s most celebrated postwar model, and one of 181 left-hand-drive examples\r\n Retains matching-numbers engine; desirably equipped with Nardi intake and rare Fontana low-roof hardtop\r\n Tended by marque experts Tony Nicosia, Jan Voboril, and Gilberto Clerici; exhibited at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance\r\n Documented with manufacturer certificate of origin and restoration photos\r\n Eligible for exclusive premium touring events including the Mille Miglia Storica, the Colorado Grand, and the California Mille\r\n\r\nIntroduced at the 1955 Brussels Motor Show, the Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America was built on a chassis more than 200 millimeters shorter than the standard fourth-series B20 GT. The B24 received most of the Aurelia\u2019s advanced mechanical components, including front independent suspension, inboard rear brakes, and the jewel-like aluminum engine generally considered to be the world\u2019s first production V-6.\r\n\r\nPinin Farina\u2019s coachwork featured expressive design cues like the one-piece wraparound windshield, split bumperettes, cut-down doors, and pronounced fender curves. Buyers looking for added performance were able to order a special Nardi intake kit with dual Weber carburetors that improved compression and corresponding power. And while car is, naturally, most frequently pictured with its top down, a Fontana low-roof hardtop\u2014a vanishingly rare optional period feature, and one that accompanies this car\u2014gives the already attractive spider an even more uniquely appealing look.\r\n\r\nThis beautifully presented example of Lancia\u2019s classic spider displays the benefits of a well-maintained restoration conducted during the 1990s, as well as extended attention from respected marque experts. According to a certificate of origin issued by Lancia, chassis number 1044 was completed in May 1955, finished in Grigio over Rossa leather. In all likelihood the B24S was dispatched to the marque\u2019s distributor in America, the well-known Hoffman Motorcars in New York City.\r\n\r\nThough the identity of the Aurelia\u2019s initial owner is currently unknown, it is believed to have been owned early in its life by Lancia enthusiast Victor M. Ricci of Brooklyn, New York. By the summer of 1963, the Spider America was acquired by Eunice Griffith of Illinois, and she is believed to have retained possession for the following 32 years. In 1995, after three decades of ownership by Ms. Griffith\u2019s family, the Lancia was sold to Raymond Milo, aka Le Patron, the late Los Angeles-based dealer renowned for his automotive expertise and joie de vivre.\r\n\r\nMilo sold the Lancia to Luciano Bertolero, a respected collector based in Turin, Italy, and he completely restored the Spider in his workshop over the following three years. As detailed by an album of some 90 photographs, the Aurelia was treated to a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic overhaul, the latter of which included a quality refinish in Azzuro (also applied to its hardtop) and a re-trimming of the interior in dark blue upholstery.\r\n\r\nFollowing completion of the restoration in 1998, the Aurelia was sold to the Milan-based industrialist Terenzio Longoni, and he kept the spider for three years before selling it in 2001 to a well-known collector residing in Los Angeles, California. The buyer arranged for a number of upgrades before shipping the car to the United States, including the installation of a Nardi intake manifold with dual carburetors and Borrani wire wheels.\r\n\r\nThe Lancia remained in Southern California for the next 14 years while enjoying a life of dedicated care among the owner\u2019s collection of rare European sports cars. Notably, in August 2005 the Spider was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance as a display-only entry. The owner rarely drove the B24S during his period of care, but he nonetheless submitted the car to marque expert Tony Nicosia in nearby Oceanside to address various issues for utmost correctness. Over a period of a few years, Nicosia sympathetically freshened the brakes, gearbox, and electrical system, refurbished the Borrani wire wheels and metalwork, and addressed a host of minor issues. No major work was undertaken on the engine after it was tested and deemed to develop proper compression.\r\n\r\nIn 2015 the Lancia was acquired by an Aurelia enthusiast based in Europe who reportedly invested an additional $108,000 of freshening services, including attention by the US-based Lancia expert Jan Voboril, and by Gilberto Clerici, one of Italy\u2019s preferred marque restorers. The car was then registered in the United Kingdom.\r\n\r\nUtterly scintillating when fitted with the rare and rakish Fontana hardtop, this breathtaking Aurelia is fitted with its numbers-matching engine and continues to benefit from the well-maintained restoration. The stunning Lancia is one of just 181 left-hand-drive examples. Beloved for its spartan interior, sharp handling characteristics, and sensual coachwork, it would make an ideal entrant at major concours d\u2019elegance and Italian car shows. Due to its early build date, the Aurelia is also eligible for some of the finest vintage driving events worldwide, including exclusive tours like the Mille Miglia, the Colorado Grand, and the California Mille. It would make a superlative complement to any collection, particularly suitable for roadster collectors or enthusiasts of important coachbuilt 1950s sports cars.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1720997481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14984492, "authorName": "OldFarht", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfarht/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very nice Spider with minimal needs.\r\n\r\nFor those with a more modest budget-\r\n\r\nhttps://www.diecastxchange.com/threads/the-x-clinic-m\u00e9nage-\u00e0-trois-lancia-aurelia-b24s-spider-america-finished.233457/\r\n\r\nNB- Re-installing original wheels will require new wheel studs (that is, switching back and forth is not practical). I prefer the original wheels myself.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720999588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14989528, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good day everyone and welcome to start of day 10 on our Aurelia auction\r\n\r\n\r\nAlec", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721070103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14990529, "authorName": "Oldfox76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfox76/", "bidAmount": 250000, "content": "$250,000 bid placed by Oldfox76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721073756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14992468, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Soft top up photos. \r\n@europeangtcarbuyer", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721082131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14993924, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am without speach looking at This amazing car. Another amazing presentation by the best @Aleccartio. Glwta.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721100594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14994150, "authorName": "Best_Of_Show", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/best_of_show/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are wonderful cars to drive, Just so much damn fun! Every time I get in ours it puts a huge smile on my face as well as anyone I pass. And at the right time and the right place in perfect condition they have traded for a Million dollars +/-. This seems to be a very nice example... Wishing the seller a great outcome !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721108348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14994265, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that escalated", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721115200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14995525, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and welcome to the final 24 hours of our Lancia Aurelia Spider America Auction. \r\nPlease have a look at the romantic mini-movie we made for this car. Thank you \r\n\r\nAlec \r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Usdi3gKLHI", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721143121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14996709, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With permission, I'd like to tag some of the past Lancia Aurelia b24S spider bidders and invite them to our auction of chassis 1044\n\n @Goldcars\n @late_apex\n @Eventguy\n @andytzad\n @Ckyne\n @Swingandamiss\n @npwmd\n @Motore\n @Nickstl\n @IH8WRK\n\n\nOur final 24 hours. NO-Reserve Aurelia Auction. \n\nAnd some big name sellers too. Your guidance and advice is highly appreciated. \n@1600veloce\n@Bill_Noon\n@DSFM2005\n@RecoveryRacingIII\n\nAlec and Anthony.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721150142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14997242, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very kind of you to reach out and ask me @aleccartio.\r\n\r\nI will use the CONTACT SELLER button and reach you directly and share some private thoughts. You are welcome to post anything you like from our private correspondences.\r\n\r\nOverall, a very pretty example and as most know, other than a Dino 206GT, the B24S Spyider Amercicas are my favorite road vehicle. Even preferring them over an SWB California Spyder and probably tied with a no issue LWB California Spyder.\r\n\r\nMost importantly the current high bid is a joke and just a fraction of this cars value. I suspect that will likely change dramatically come tomorrow afternoon.\r\n\r\nKind regards,\r\n\r\nBill Noon", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1721151280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14997424, "authorName": "Eventguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eventguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aleccartio, hello and honored to be amongst the list of these distinguished people who love these vehicles. This is a true beauty, and I\u2019m sure will please its next owner greatly. Best of luck with the auction! Dennis", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721151801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14999623, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aleccartio\n\nI'm optimistic that it will be a busy and active final day with your auction. After viewing many listings here on BaT, appears to me that people generally don't place higher bids during no reserve auction's mid-points in the hope that it may fly under the radar. The bidding curve tends to climb a lot as the auction nears it's hammer time, especially for a rare and highly desirable car such as this beautiful Lancia.\n\nBest wishes to you, the owner and all bidders", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721158849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15000289, "authorName": "Nicastro1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicastro1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you confirm it is all matching engine, transmission, chassis.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721161112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15000501, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nicastro1960\r\nYes. Confirming matching numbers. I have posted photos of the engine, trans and chassis in the photo gallery photos 366 and a few after that \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAlec", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721161655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15000525, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @trademark\r\nAppreciate it\r\n\r\n\r\nAlec", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721161694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15000543, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thank you @bill_noon\r\nI got your email and will respond back. Thanks a lot\r\n\r\n\r\nAlec", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721161737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15001716, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Check email when you can @ @aleccartio and best of luck finding this lovely machine a fortunate new caretaker tomorrow afternoon!\r\n\r\nBill Noon", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721166111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15002511, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful video @aleccartio ! I was watching it during working hours in my garage/office and a massive thunderstorm had hit Toronto hours before and continued, quickly flooding my back yard and garage. \nI just took my shoes and socks off and whilst putting things from the floor up on shelves, turned the volume up and watched the whole story, and while I was a bit nervous about being electrocuted with my ankles under water, I couldn't stop. \ud83d\udc40\nBest of luck tomorrow!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721171875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15002688, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is certainly one of those cars that photos and videos just don't do it justice. I learned that after viewing the rare and wonderful cars of \"The Brothers\" collection. Seeing rare cars in person that I've only seen photos and videos of was quite a revelation. This car also has the distinction of being one of the few that look as good or better with the hardtop in place. I'd like to see an A.I. program accomplish that.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721173715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15002972, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spare, battery, jack and trunk", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721176594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15002979, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @bill_noon for your great guidance", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721176669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15002984, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The lovely numbers and details", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721176714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15002987, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Side windows", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721176743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15003149, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think people observing high end auctions on BaT such as this don't realize the time, skill and what it takes to put it all together like @aleccartio has done here along with other top sellers on BaT to present incredible cars for all of us. Day in and day out, a feast for our automotive appreciation that so many of us have.\r\n\r\nThere's not a simple app that tosses it all together ~ It takes time, years of experience, knowledge and due diligence to see an auction to it's completion throughout. Thanks to all similar sellers and I tip my hat to what you provide to all of us on a daily basis.\r\n\r\n@RevSome ~ I felt the same way watching the video and almost missed a Dr. appointment time-frame ;)", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1721178614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15003681, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Trademark and @revsome I appreciate it a lot\n\nIt took me 38 days from writing the script to going live on the film and photos alone. 38 days of work on this car. I put the other listings on hold.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721185869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15003726, "authorName": "europeangtcarbuyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeangtcarbuyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the video but can you add a cold start to see if the car smokes? Also have you done a compression test and leak down and can you post those results?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721186559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15003954, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@europeangtcarbuyer \r\nI will post a cold start in the AM\r\n\r\nI do not have those tests. The car was serviced and refreshed by Fast Cars limited in Southern California, whom are worldwide known for their work on tjese cars. I will call them in the AM and see if they have done one. \r\nPlease view the service records in the photo gallery for all the work done by them.\r\nI counted the work done by Anthony since early 2022 for two years of Colorado grand tour and it mounted up to $68,000\r\n\r\nThanks\r\nAlec", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721193621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15004228, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only Lancia that is even more desirable than the Spider America would be the D24 competition sports car, and they only made six of them, all RHD. I believe two survive, plus some toolroom copies, as they call them. \r\n\r\nBoth cars, the B24S and the D24, were designed and built when the Lancia factory was turning out cars that were equal in design and manufacture to anything anyone else was building. The cars proved that in competition. That time was short- the Lancia works was financially strapped and ultimately had to give up the fight, but while the Lancia star shone in the firmament of automobile racing, it was as bright as any. Their cars were driven by (among others) Fangio, Taruffi, Farina.. many of the legends drove Lancias. They were and are magnificent cars.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721213745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15004245, "authorName": "DoubleR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubler/", "bidAmount": 300000, "content": "$300,000 bid placed by DoubleR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721214470, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15004269, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely video, made with particular care and imagination. Alec, how did you get that Technicolor look to the footage? It reminds me of the opening sequences of The Godfather, where they deliberately sought that '50s Technicolor look to the film.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721215255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15004326, "authorName": "Oldfox76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfox76/", "bidAmount": 350000, "content": "$350,000 bid placed by Oldfox76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721217150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15004361, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've watched \"Custodians Episode 200\" 3 times now. \r\nEngaging and dreamy - very nice.\r\nAnd those Driving Goggles, my God, the Goggles.\r\nI send thanks and admiration - Mr. @aleccartio\r\nI sure hope the Final Bid reaches and surpasses your expectation.\r\nThank you very much - ShineOn YCD's", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721218321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15004434, "authorName": "DoubleR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alex, you have set a high or highest bar on how to present a special auto. Kudos", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721219641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15004890, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, am as usual arriving fashionably late - eleven days - past @seller's BaT anniversary date but wanted to join the chorus offering kudos for their ongoing stellar contributions to this site. This listing is no exception with the film, the pics, and the entertaining and informative commentary and certainly will be in the running at year's end for 'best of' honors. And as much as I'm sure it's fun to be a high-roller here in BaTland and actually contend for some of these terrific rides, I like to think that it's just as fun from up here in the cheap seats where dreaming, as always, is free.\r\n\r\nPeace your way, @seller and Best of Luck with the auction. See y'all in 3 hours...s", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1721225041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15004947, "authorName": "ORacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only special car I ever owned was a 1955 OSCA MT-4, a 24 year love affair, and like this Lancia, a fabulous Tour car. The absolute ONLY other car I ever lusted was a Lancia B24S Spider America and this one is perfect. Good luck with the sale Alec and may the next owner use this drive this car as it was intended.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721225629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15004954, "authorName": "daveinky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveinky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen many automotive design masterpieces in my life, and this is no doubt one of them. This is what American designers of the '50s wished they could do. But never rose to that level. One incredibly beautiful Lancia.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721225698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005008, "authorName": "KennitJKennit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kennitjkennit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a stunning thing of beauty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721226183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005012, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful representation of an iconic automobile. Such a beautiful car and well documented. Should be interesting to watch where this one goes? Kudos to @aleccartio and the current owner to entrust the passing of it's stewardship to BringaTrailer.\r\n\r\nBest of luck !!!\r\n\r\nDean", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721226213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005031, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely done @aleccartio! And yes, feel free to call anytime you like.\r\n\r\nThe supplemental photos are very helpful and show more of the vehicle\u2019s authenticity and originality. Lancia collectors are keen on the engineering details as every vehicle they built back then was an over-engineered masterpiece with few equals.\r\n\r\nYesterday I mentioned my list of favorite road cars of all-time but I left out something very important. If you could have just one special machine in your collection that could do it all, you have a few choices. The ideal machine would be a sports car that would not only be eligible for the Mille Miglia, Monaco, Colorado Grand, Monterey Historics, Le Mans Classic Tour de France/Tour Auto and so many others, but also be a vehicle that the organizers would want to accept. Technically a 51-56 Porsche 356 is eligible for all those events but as nice as they are, they are fairly common. So getting back to if you could pick one that would not only be eligible but organizers would beg you to bring it, nothing even comes close to the Lancia B24 Spider America.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, there are very few vehicle that will give the overall comfort, performance and stamina to be driven hard, repeatedly over many days with little fatigue to the vehicle or the drivers. In this regard, the B24 Spider is simply unbeatable.\r\n\r\nWe should also not forget, it is probably one of the most beautiful vehicles ever created!\r\n\r\nKind regards and best of luck,\r\n\r\nBill Noon", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1721226400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005075, "authorName": "ORacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oracer/", "bidAmount": 400000, "content": "$400,000 bid placed by ORacer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721226825, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15005100, "authorName": "ORacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK someone needs to start moving on this car, here is my bid for $400,000. A note to Bruce Trenery, in the late 90's you were offering a B24 convertible for $85,000. I test drive and loved it. Why did you ever let me leave without buying it. One of (many) cars I have passed on.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1721227067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005109, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and welcome to the final hours of our Masterpiece of a 50s car. I say that because I have driven a number of 50s (and 60s cars) cars and this is easily the best one of them. Handling, speed, drive, looks, ease of use... you name it, and I have the googles and helmet to prove it. LOL\r\n\r\n\r\nThanks everyone for your kind comments about the car and my work. \r\n\r\n\r\nJim. I work with some of the best telecine and color grading artists in Los Angeles. They are masters of getting that 50s looks. \r\n\r\n\r\nAlec \r\n\r\n\r\nPS: looking forward to a great grand finale.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1721227172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005227, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the video! An outstanding and absolutely beautiful Lancia. Thank you for using the proper pronunciation of \u201cLancia\u201d too. As a former Fulvia Coupe owner I admit that for years I miss-pronounced Lancia. It\u2019s a \u201cLarn-she-uh\u201d folks!\n\nIt\u2019s going to be about 2 zeros more than I could afford, so I\u2019ll see myself out now. Good luck to all bidders and thank you @seller for bringing this masterpiece of automotive engineering to BaT.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721228368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005399, "authorName": "limoguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/limoguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721229658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005412, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the staging in that large room with the lighting. You could have a lady in a black evening dress and sell anything. What a work of art. GLWTS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721229739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005420, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Martyn10 well said, sir\r\n@aleccartio good luck down the home straight, mate!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721229779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005527, "authorName": "ORacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we end the bidding now?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721230529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005546, "authorName": "ThinksHesFast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkshesfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know about anyone else but I'm too nervous to enjoy the auction for this amazing car. I feel like I'm at a wedding and with an hour and a half to go no one can find the bride.\n\nHat tip to Alec who has been an absolute professional and exhibits such grace under pressure. If I had this kind of money I'd double the current bid so my bid wouldn't be, as Bill said earlier, a joke. \n\nThanks to Alec, Bill and, of course, EdL for the history lessons. Now all we need are at least two bidders to have a financial fist-fight over this car. Maybe Randy needs to replace his Gullwing?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721230639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005685, "authorName": "jetman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I could sell my XK150 in the next hour, I would outbid everyone for this piece of automotive art !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721231765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005707, "authorName": "professorgearhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/professorgearhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wel\u2026\u2026. Heart be still\u2026\u2026.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721231926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005713, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an absolutely beautiful Lancia. What really stands out is the hard top that actually looks good on the car, unlike so many cars where the removable hard top appears to be an afterthought.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721231970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005735, "authorName": "Nickstl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickstl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am a little late to the party. Is this car a matching number car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721232133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005741, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes. It is matching. Please view earlier comments and photos.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721232184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005804, "authorName": "Nickstl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickstl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you! When was the motor last rebuilt?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721232629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005811, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Deeceex2 ...TOTALLY AGREE...one of the few that works...works very cool.\r\nBEST to new COOL caretaker :-)>", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721232717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005824, "authorName": "Oldfox76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfox76/", "bidAmount": 475000, "content": "$475,000 bid placed by Oldfox76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721232842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15005840, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aleccartio ...beautiful \"automobile\" in every way...KUDOS\r\none question...did you search for those googles on goggle...\r\nAPOLOGIES...just needed to script that...LOLOLOL :-)>", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721233008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005851, "authorName": "Nickstl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickstl/", "bidAmount": 480000, "content": "$480,000 bid placed by Nickstl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721233090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15005842, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s nice to know about the pronunciation of Lancia, but golly, where did the \u201cr\u201d come from in Lancia, I don\u2019t know. I guess I will have to learn to pronounce car names in their native language from now on, especially the more expensive ones! Maybe a new hooked-on-phonetics spelling would help us poor language challenged car enthusiasts. It\u2019s not Volkswagen it\u2019s Volksvaagan, not BMW it\u2019s BayEmVaa, Outi, Tsitrown, Boogatee. Oh no! What about \u201cChevrolet?\u201d Is the \u201ct\u201d really silent? I guess I\u2019ll just stick with \u201cLancia\u201d and hope others will understand me. Just adding a little side-humor about how to we should correctly pronounce foreign words,\u2026\u2026.that\u2019s why they are foreign.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721233177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005857, "authorName": "LaurenceAnderson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laurenceanderson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So very wonderful memories for me this B24S America brings up. And the people mentioned in the comments! Thank you!\nGood Luck with this Auction", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721233194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005879, "authorName": "ORacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oracer/", "bidAmount": 500000, "content": "$500,000 bid placed by ORacer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721233258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15005888, "authorName": "Johnmccoyitaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmccoyitaly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bug36T57 The R in Lancia came from the same place as the R in pasta, if you are from England or Australia.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721233303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005899, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cold start video. Did it just now\n\nhttps://youtu.be/mteEHYI8WLw?si=hUKSriOB22Av_9rL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721233360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005921, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Deeceex2 \u2026TOTALLY AGREE\u2026one of the few that works\u2026works very cool.\r\nBEST to new COOL caretaker :-)>", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721233545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005926, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not 100% when the motor rebuild was done. Either when restored or by Bruce in USA. Most probably in the late 90s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721233565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005951, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@europeangtcarbuyer \nCold start here \n\nhttps://youtu.be/mteEHYI8WLw?si=hUKSriOB22Av_9rL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721233697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005953, "authorName": "Nickstl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickstl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When these were built were the engine numbers generally a few numbers off from the chassis?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721233727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15005938, "authorName": "deichenb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deichenb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautifully run auction for a beautifully designed and built car. I\u2019ve owned mine for almost a decade and, as @bill_noon wrote, this is the car that does it all. Elegantly and passionately, yet purposefully. This Lancia will bring the new owner joy and opportunity. I am excited for whomever that will be!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721233769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006018, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnmccoyitaly - as for the \u201cR\u201d in Lancia, I agree with you (from England originally), as might our frequent commenter Mr. @boaboyoz", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721234188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006023, "authorName": "jetman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now THAT's what I call real bidding ! We're getting into nosebleed numbers now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721234225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006052, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To my eye, this is a top 3 most beautiful car ever created. A big plus here are the sensational colors and the Fontana hardtop. I do not think there is a car out there that looks that good with the hardtop on. This is drop-dead beautiful.\r\n\r\nNo the real kicker is how they drive. I had the pleasure to spend a long time behind the wheel of @deichenb \u2018s Spider America and the driving sensation was a revelation and pure bliss. They are nimble with very light controls and exemplary handling. You can slide the back end around as you wish and the car stays composed while you get the drool off your big smile. The engine is so refined with turbine-like power delivery, the gear changes are smooth and the breaks are effective. There are not many cars that beat those Lancia B24s in beauty and pace. GLWS.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1721234397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006110, "authorName": "Oldfox76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfox76/", "bidAmount": 575000, "content": "$575,000 bid placed by Oldfox76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721234714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006125, "authorName": "Competitioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an incredible example! Not sure of the exact value but I suspect we have a ways to go!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721234801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006147, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Martyn10 indeed. And frequent is one word for it. lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721234940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006156, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Today is my birthday. In case any of you wondered what to get me...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721234969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006158, "authorName": "ponyxpress", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ponyxpress/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bug36T57 it's Folksvagen. German 'V's are pronounced as F and 'W's as V", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721234983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006185, "authorName": "ponyxpress", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ponyxpress/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbaum since I'm making corrections 'breaks' would be brakes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721235150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006197, "authorName": "mick54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mick54/", "bidAmount": 600000, "content": "$600,000 bid placed by mick54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006213, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ponyexpress, @mbaum is German, so he\u2019s pretty good at writing in his second tongue. \r\nHaving also had the pleasure of driving one of these, I can echo his comments. A remarkable car with amazing build quality for the period. A contemporary Ferrari drives like a truck compared to a Spyder America. Let the haters hate, but it is true.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721235293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006224, "authorName": "siavash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siavash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aleccartio is by far one of the best film makers and with his vast experience and creativity in film making, he has brought out the beauty and the masterpiece of this rare gem. He is the best at what he does and he has earned a significant reputation for many years. He certainly represented this beauty in the most perfect way possible.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721235347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006227, "authorName": "Spc2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spc2019/", "bidAmount": 610000, "content": "$610,000 bid placed by Spc2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235358, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006228, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final 5 min folks \nShe\u2019s so pretty \nAs we speak at our warehouse", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721235361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006243, "authorName": "gregmod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregmod/", "bidAmount": 620000, "content": "$620,000 bid placed by gregmod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006249, "authorName": "jetman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aleccartio that soft top also sits well on the car...just like my XK150 OTS...lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006250, "authorName": "IrishWhiskey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishwhiskey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Interesting on all levels...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721235454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006257, "authorName": "Spc2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spc2019/", "bidAmount": 625000, "content": "$625,000 bid placed by Spc2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006265, "authorName": "jetman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We're on the way to seven figures ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721235534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006276, "authorName": "fiminod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiminod/", "bidAmount": 635000, "content": "$635,000 bid placed by fiminod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006286, "authorName": "DoubleR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubler/", "bidAmount": 650000, "content": "$650,000 bid placed by DoubleR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235580, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006292, "authorName": "fiminod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiminod/", "bidAmount": 665000, "content": "$665,000 bid placed by fiminod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006301, "authorName": "DoubleR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubler/", "bidAmount": 675000, "content": "$675,000 bid placed by DoubleR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235620, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006307, "authorName": "Wagonman69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonman69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so weird i just tried bidding and it said account overdrawn by $674,000", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1721235629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006310, "authorName": "fiminod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiminod/", "bidAmount": 685000, "content": "$685,000 bid placed by fiminod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006324, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...forget numbers...on the way to NIRVANA :-)>", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721235665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006344, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LMGun smells like teen spirit?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721235712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006349, "authorName": "ilovecars1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovecars1/", "bidAmount": 687000, "content": "$687,000 bid placed by ilovecars1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235734, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006362, "authorName": "fiminod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiminod/", "bidAmount": 690000, "content": "$690,000 bid placed by fiminod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235762, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006364, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 700000, "content": "$700,000 bid placed by MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006372, "authorName": "fiminod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiminod/", "bidAmount": 715000, "content": "$715,000 bid placed by fiminod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006376, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 725000, "content": "$725,000 bid placed by MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235817, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006383, "authorName": "fiminod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiminod/", "bidAmount": 726000, "content": "$726,000 bid placed by fiminod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006392, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 735000, "content": "$735,000 bid placed by MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006400, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this '55 Lancia exudes spirit on so many levels.\r\nThe history story is spirit in and of itself :-)>\r\nBeautiful........................................", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721235882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006423, "authorName": "fiminod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiminod/", "bidAmount": 736000, "content": "$736,000 bid placed by fiminod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006429, "authorName": "ilovecars1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovecars1/", "bidAmount": 737000, "content": "$737,000 bid placed by ilovecars1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006433, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 745000, "content": "$745,000 bid placed by MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721235970, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006448, "authorName": "Wolfenhaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfenhaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Announce your presence with authority!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721236004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006449, "authorName": "997.2GT3RS4.1L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/997.2gt3rs4.1l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's go Serio.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721236006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006457, "authorName": "59Ponton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59ponton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MYArcher is going after it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721236017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006458, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is reserve met yet? Lol.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721236018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006459, "authorName": "ilovecars1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovecars1/", "bidAmount": 750000, "content": "$750,000 bid placed by ilovecars1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721236020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006462, "authorName": "Pinot64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinot64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And new bidders keep showing up...this is a great example that with the right car and a good presentation listing with NO RESERVE is a plus. Not a minus. Two or three times in the recent past other cars exactly like this did not meet reserve and did not sell. It's quite likely that the reserve in those cases was lower than the current bid!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1721236040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006463, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 755000, "content": "$755,000 bid placed by MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721236043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15006478, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where are you going to find another one?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721236102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006484, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On BaT?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1721236118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006488, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You need just two in the \"room.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721236131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006490, "authorName": "Wagonman69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonman69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ill swing by my local fiat dealership for a test drive", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721236138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006494, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...certainly not as a matchbox car...lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721236145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006497, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bug36T57 but 3 are more fun....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721236159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006499, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/17/24 for $755,000 to MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721236163, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15006500, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ponyxpress, you proved my point, Danke! Congratulations on the sale of this Larn-she-uh.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721236166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006505, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd've never thought watching other people spend their money would be so much fun...Congrats!\r\n\r\n;^)", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721236181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006508, "authorName": "nmexmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nmexmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "stole it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721236197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006509, "authorName": "LaurenceAnderson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laurenceanderson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721236198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006511, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MYArcher picks up a FAMOUS 5th victory on BaT - congrats mate!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721236201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006513, "authorName": "Kevinran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinran/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721236210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006515, "authorName": "Adronious", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adronious/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy Macaroni \ud83e\udd0c", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721236220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006516, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought. I saw a rough one of these in Italy about 8 years ago that sold for 800k. And it was subsequently restored, at great expense.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721236222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006519, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW...worth every penny :-)>\r\n...and more...BEST to @MYArcher\r\nENJOY the ride...and continue the story :-)>", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721236229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006546, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz that's correct, the word \"just\" is not exclusive, it means only, or more bidders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721236322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006577, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Without knowing detailed condition of this particular car and assuming that everything is tip top, I would have to call this well bought as well. They came down significantly with everything 50s and 60s Lancia and Alfa. This looks like a very nice one. Interesting curve on the prices this car has achieved over time as an indication of the market direction. Congrats to the new owner. Such a stunning Lancia.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721236415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006579, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold!!! Thanks all. What a week. \nCongrats. @myarcher and thank you for all your comments and bids, especially @bill_noon. Your guidance in the pst 24 hours were GOLD \nI\u2019m happy everyone liked my presentation. Makes me proud. \ud83d\ude4c\ud83d\ude4c\u2764\ufe0f \nThe Lancia is an amazing car. \nAlec and Tony.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1721236419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006681, "authorName": "littlehandegan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/littlehandegan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Top seller and a nice car! Well done", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721236773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006729, "authorName": "ORacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A truly impressive car, well bought", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721236973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006759, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great classic Alfa color (Celeste) and fair price for seller and buyer based on last ten years of these coming to auction. Question is was the 2023 sale for $1.16 million an anomaly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721237052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006807, "authorName": "cars20thcentury", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cars20thcentury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations and happy trails to both buyer and seller!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721237183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15008505, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A pleasure to try and help @aleccartio!\r\n\r\nYou are in for a real treat @MYArcher! Well done and congratulations,\r\n\r\nBill Noon", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721242454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15009395, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MYArcher: Congrats on your \"bullseye\" on this beautiful automobile - enjoy!\r\n\r\n@LMGun: $3/4M and NOT previously owned by a celebrity!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721245278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15009780, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hoppy18 ...YUP...vehicles should be sold on their OWN MERIT...NOT on the skirt of a celebrity. Celebrity names used to sell a vehicle should see a %age of the winnings...my .02", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721246546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15011303, "authorName": "GHM2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghm2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simple, true and clean design has a beauty and virtuosity all its own.\r\nCongrats @seller and @myarcher", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721251906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15012277, "authorName": "fiminod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiminod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@997.2GT3RS4.1L thanks for the shoutout. I had my $750k limit and sadly stuck to it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721260948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15012392, "authorName": "firemanjls", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firemanjls/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Three quarters of a million dollars for a 6 cyl Lancia. World record!! Wow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721262179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15012600, "authorName": "Peter_69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter_69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@firemanjls ......far from a record for one of these B24 Spider America, these have been consistent seven figure cars for a few years, many other Lancias have made more $$$$$$ Stratos, Delta 037 and even a few prewar Lancias.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721264130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15013069, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was a DEAL, folks. These cars were significantly more a few years back. Very well bought and just an absolute gem of a classic car. Kudos to Alec and Co and congrats to the new and fortunate owner.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721269116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15014087, "authorName": "DutchExpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutchexpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Years ago ( 30) I saw a carlike this in a garage in Berkeley CA and could and should have bought it for 24k. At the time I didnt know much about cars and there was no google.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721306716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15014634, "authorName": "997.2GT3RS4.1L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/997.2gt3rs4.1l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fiminod Next time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721312647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15014783, "authorName": "aleccartio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Jim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721313876, "type": "comment"}]