I am trying to understand this video. I believe I figured it out....the first drive out, the car sounds like a mess. To my non-Lancia-but-fair-mechanic ears, it sounds like exhaust leaks, lifters out of adjustment, a popping noise, and something grinding, either the gearbox or rear end, or possible even the speedometer cable. It also sounds wheezy and looks short on power. However, around 12:20, the car is taken out again and sounds wonderful. Was the first drive before mechanical attention, and the second drive after it?
The entire video was taken in one drive- you may just be hearing a change in audio quality, as one instance was recorded with an internal microphone, and another with external microphones.
I’m not certain, but I did not think that the 6th series changed taillights; so I’m wondering why I’m seeing what look to me to be taillights from a Flamina Sport (Zagato) on this car…perhaps an owner’s choice in the interest of safety because the Aurelia B20’s taillights were so small…?
These lights were equipped on this example far prior to the current owner's acquisition. As to whether or not they are factory, when the car was taken to bare metal the metalwork was incredibly clean and free of brazing, dents, or filler. The paint work that was on the car showed no signs of repair or blend work. If not done by Lancia, I suspect it would have been a "Day 2" modification for safety purposes by a skilled artisan or perhaps even a dealer. The work done was excellent, and in our opinion, the larger lights actually work with the proportions of the rear quite well.
@@automotiverestorations. After a bit more research, it appears that the factory had indeed changed the taillights from the earlier relatively narrow oblong shape to the circular shape as seen on this car for the Sixth Series, if not before. Thank you for elaborating on the condition of the car and my sincerest apologies for my ignorance.
I am trying to understand this video.
I believe I figured it out....the first drive out, the car sounds like a mess. To my non-Lancia-but-fair-mechanic ears, it sounds like exhaust leaks, lifters out of adjustment, a popping noise, and something grinding, either the gearbox or rear end, or possible even the speedometer cable. It also sounds wheezy and looks short on power.
However, around 12:20, the car is taken out again and sounds wonderful.
Was the first drive before mechanical attention, and the second drive after it?
The entire video was taken in one drive- you may just be hearing a change in audio quality, as one instance was recorded with an internal microphone, and another with external microphones.
I think I’m hearing the rear transaxle distinct from the engine…but I’m no expert…
as Thomas Jefferson famously wrote: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that the most beautiful cars came out of Italy..."
I’m not certain, but I did not think that the 6th series changed taillights; so I’m wondering why I’m seeing what look to me to be taillights from a Flamina Sport (Zagato) on this car…perhaps an owner’s choice in the interest of safety because the Aurelia B20’s taillights were so small…?
These lights were equipped on this example far prior to the current owner's acquisition. As to whether or not they are factory, when the car was taken to bare metal the metalwork was incredibly clean and free of brazing, dents, or filler. The paint work that was on the car showed no signs of repair or blend work. If not done by Lancia, I suspect it would have been a "Day 2" modification for safety purposes by a skilled artisan or perhaps even a dealer. The work done was excellent, and in our opinion, the larger lights actually work with the proportions of the rear quite well.
@@automotiverestorations. After a bit more research, it appears that the factory had indeed changed the taillights from the earlier relatively narrow oblong shape to the circular shape as seen on this car for the Sixth Series, if not before. Thank you for elaborating on the condition of the car and my sincerest apologies for my ignorance.
@@charlescherry1733 Not a problem at all! We all learn something new everyday.