The first Gran Turismo

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After driving 1600 km or 1000 miles in two days in what is called "the classic rally", Michiel and Milou Bakker thought it was time to really enjoy central Italy. In one week they drove another 1600 km during the Via Flaminia, only this time on smaller roads and with less passionate Italians who wriggle between the participants with their old five holders.

This third series Lancia Aurelia B20 from 1953 was found in Switzerland as a garbage can. He was restored there, but Michiel has done a lot of work here in the Netherlands, especially thanks to the toys that the men made Nardi en Weaver have become depleted over the years.

De Lancia Aurelia is the first car to be named Gran Turismo got along. He deserves it too, it's a true gentelman's racer. The car has a great deep sound and goes like the proverbial fire department. But what do you want? This V6 is the basis for the current V6 of the VW group.

Lancia Aurelia B20
photo Bart Kleyn

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