The idea of turning a classic Lancia Aurelia into an
‘Outlaw’ sounds brilliant but once you take a closer look at what Thornley
Kelham created, you will definitely go weak at the knees. Carfection had the chance to
drive the gorgeous Lancia Aurelia B20GT ‘Outlaw’, as well as talk with the
people behind this unusual project.
Inspired by Giovanni Bracco’s series 1 racing
Aurelia, arguably the most famous example of the nameplate, the Outlaw Aurelia
features a beautifully modified bodywork that includes a lowered roofline,
wider wings and a strengthened chassis.
Under the curvy bonnet lives a V6 from the later
Flaminia models, enlarged to 2.8 liters and now featuring fuel injection.
Modern brakes and suspension ensure that this jaw-dropping creation drives as
good as it looks.
The interior is similarly overhauled, with each car
to get a bespoke spec to suit each customer’s exact tastes. There’s a new pedal
box, steering column and seats that improve the traditional ‘Italian’ driving
position while leather, wood and metal details set the tone inside this lovely
cabin.
The specialist also says that all donor cars are
basically ‘basket cases’ as descent examples of the Lancia Aurelia remain too
valuable to be hacked up. Thornley Kelham will produce just eight Outlaw
Aurelias that officially go by the name ‘Fuorilegge’. That’s Italian for
Outlaw, in case you were wondering.
