A milestone moment for the 1957 Lancia Aurelia B20S, Ser.VI restoration project

Today we reached a long-awaited milestone in the progress of the 1957 Lancia Aurelia B20S, Ser. VI restoration project. Having completed basic electric wiring, not without excessive delays, the engine was ready to be started after its complete overhaul. The Master of Ceremonies was none other than our chief mechanic, Makis Efthymiou. Without further ado, here is the short video clip of the start-up procedure. The loud engine noise is due to the exhaust piping system not being as yet connected. Another positive observation is that there is practically no engine vibration. To boot she is an easy starter! A very good indicator to proper assembly of the engine.

Next phase: pre-painting the car and then onwards to the upholsterer. The end of the project is near!

Jay Leno explains about hs choice of Dynamat heat & noise insulation material for all his restoration projects!

Jay Leno explains about his choice of Dynamat heat & noise insulation material for all his restoration projects!

Feb 12 2015 update: At the Upholsterer: I was watching a restoration project from Jay Leno’s Garage, where Jay says “From now on we use Dynamat insulation material in all our projects”. It was enough for me to start Googling. Luckilly a dealer in Greece was located, contacted and the correct material Dynaliner was selected for our project! See more in the Gallery. For more: www.dynamat.com

Some photos from the status of the car as of today; clicking on any picture the viewer opens in larger format:

: The engine bay with most of the electric components installed

: Detail of the dual front suspension oil/brake fluids canister and the fuse box

: Detail of the fuse box

: Under the dash look-1

: Under the dash look-2

: Under the dash look-3

: Lovely to see the reconditioned instruments in position and operation 🙂

: The dashboard as it is today

: Looking aft inside the cabin: a vast array of parts, wiring looms and schematics

: The B20S has received the first coat of its factory color, the fabulous AZZURRO AGNANO-CELESTE AURELIA

: The B20S has received the first coat of its factory color, the fabulous AZZURRO AGNANO-CELESTE AURELIA. Here Byron with our bodyshop colleague Dimitri.

: The B20S has received the first coat of its factory color, the fabulous AZZURRO AGNANO-CELESTE AURELIA

: The B20S has received the first coat of its factory color, the fabulous AZZURRO AGNANO-CELESTE AURELIA

: The B20S has received the first coat of its factory color, the fabulous AZZURRO AGNANO-CELESTE AURELIA

: I was watching a resto project from Jay Leno’s Garage, where Jay says “From now on we use Dynamat insulation material in all our projects”. It was enough for me to start Googling. Luckilly a dealer in Greece was located, contacted and the correct material Dynaliner was selected for our project! For more: http://www.dynamat.com

: Dynaliner can be cut to a desired size and shape with a pair of scissors or razor knife. Dynaliner is self-adhesive. Make sure area is free from dirt oil and debris. For best results, work evenly from one side to the other applying even pressure.

: Dynaliner is the perfect ultra-lightweight insulator to use in classic car restoration projects. This durable, crush and tear resistant material has the highest heat blocking properties available in a single layer synthetic foam-type material. Dynaliner is not affected by oil and does not absorb water.

: The Dynaliner is an ultra-lightweight high performance closed cell foam. Dark gray in color, Dynaliner is available in 1/8″, 1/4″ and 1/2″ thicknesses. Dynaliner is self-adhesive with a high-temperature acrylic adhesive. Dynaliner is optimized for temperatures from -30°F to 200°F (-34°C to 94°C) and meets both UL and FMVSS flame resistance. Learn more here: http://www.dynamat.com/brands/dynaliner/

Fast Forward to March 2016

After a three year period, this challenging project was finished with a stunning result in all respects: bodywork, paint job, mechanicals, upholstery, detailing at Swell.gr etc. Few pictures speak by themselves: