THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Lancia
- Base model
- Aurelia B50
- Coachbuilt version
- Cabriolet Lusso
- Coachbuilder
- Pininfarina
- Production period
- 1950
- Body style
- Cabriolet
- Engine
- V6
- Type
- Limited
- Designer
- Adriano Rabbone
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet Lusso, a distinguished creation by Pininfarina, epitomized luxury and sophistication during its era. Produced directly by Lancia, this variant represented a pinnacle of automotive elegance in the 1950s. Pininfarina crafted approximately 20 units of the B50 Cabriolet in the Lusso trim, distinguishing it from the standard version with several notable enhancements. The Lusso version of the Aurelia B50 Cabriolet boasted additional headlights, further chrome accents, and an advanced electro-hydraulic soft top. These features not only enhanced the aesthetic appeal but also elevated the comfort and convenience for discerning buyers. The electro-hydraulic mechanism for the soft top provided effortless operation, aligning perfectly with the car’s premium positioning. In terms of pricing, the Aurelia B50 Cabriolet Lusso commanded a significant premium over the standard version. While the base model was priced at 2,885,000 lire, the Lusso variant fetched a higher price tag of 4,189,000 lire. This pricing differential reflected the added luxury, sophistication, and exclusivity offered by the Lusso trim, catering to affluent customers seeking the finest in Italian automotive craftsmanship. The Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet Lusso remains a coveted collector’s item today, cherished for its timeless design, meticulous craftsmanship by Pininfarina, and its role in defining an era of automotive opulence. Its limited production numbers and unique features continue to uphold its reputation as a symbol of luxury and style from mid-20th century Italy.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V6
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Pininfarina
- Designer · Candidate
- Adriano Rabbone
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Cabriolet
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & awards
Turin Motor Show B50-1296 · displayed · Unreviewed
- Date
- 1951
- Chassis
- B50-1296
- Award / result
- displayed
06 / CHASSIS REGISTER
Chassis register
Chassis B50-1296
- Chassis number
- B50-1296
- Year
- 1950
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery 9 photographs
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10 / CONNECTED HISTORY
Timeline
Chronological history1 dated records
- B50-1296 · Event
Turin Motor Show · displayed
09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
The period archive gallery will show historical photographs, advertisements, brochures and press images once assets, provenance and usage rights have been recorded in the masterfile.











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