Racing pedigree
In the 1951 Mille Miglia the 2-litre Aurelia, driven Giovanni Bracco and Umberto Maglioli, finished 2nd only beaten by the Ferrari America. The same year it took first in class and 12th overall at LeMans. Modified Aurelias took the first three places on 1952's Targa Florio with Felice Bonetto as the winner and another win on Lièges-Rome-Lièges of 1953.