Lancia D24 (1954)Unknown photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Lancia D24 Sport Spider

1954 — Italy

Post-War (1946-1959)Sports CarRoadsterItalianConvertibleRacing HeritageUnder 100 ProducedInvestment GradeMille Miglia EligibleRace Cars for the RoadMillion Dollar ClubLimited ProductionDesign IconsOpen-Top DrivingItalian Exotics
Engine3,102 cc V6 DOHC
Power250 hp
Torque218 lb-ft
Transmission4-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Body StyleRoadster
Weight1,874 lbs
0–60 mph6.5 sec
Top Speed152 mph
Production9 units
BrakesDrum / Drum
SuspensionIndependent, sliding pillars, coil springs / De Dion axle, transverse leaf spring

Lancia D24 Sport Spider

Lancia's ultimate factory sports racer, the D24 featured an advanced 3.1-liter V6 producing 250 horsepower in a lightweight chassis with elegant Pinin Farina bodywork. The D24 achieved remarkable success in 1954, with Alberto Ascari winning the Mille Miglia and winning the Carrera Panamericana. Only nine examples were built, all for works drivers. The D24 represented Lancia's final effort in sports car racing before withdrawing from competition. Today, surviving examples rank among the most valuable and significant Italian racing cars.

$6,000,000 – $10,000,000

Among the rarest and most valuable Italian racing cars. Provenance and racing history paramount. Factory records should document chassis number. Most examples have been restored multiple times. Authentication by Lancia experts essential.

Only 9 examples were built, all for factory use. Each car was assigned to works drivers including Alberto Ascari and Juan Manuel Fangio. After Lancia's withdrawal from racing, several examples were sold to privateers.