Research Dossier (for accuracy + museum-quality cloning)

The Lancia Aurelia B53 “Balbo” is described as a rare/one-off coachbuilt Aurelia on a B53 chassis, designed by Franco Scaglione and built by Carrozzeria Balbo. It’s noted for Scaglione’s early design language, including fin-like rear forms that later echo the BAT concepts. Sources also tie its mechanical base to Aurelia sedan components. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The Aurelia line is famous for pioneering an early series-production V6 and used multiple displacements (including a 2.0-liter class), with front-engine / rear-drive layout and a 4-speed manual. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Reference dimensions for long-wheelbase Aurelia variants are commonly cited around 2860 mm (112.6 in) wheelbase, with overall length about 174 in and width about 61.5 in. (Use these as proportion targets for your LEGO scale math.) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

• Proportion cues to capture in LEGO: tall upright grille + chromed “teeth” intake bars, long hood center ridge, teardrop cabin with smooth roof arc, tight rear deck with sculpted fins, narrow greenhouse, period chrome bumpers.
• Color cue (photo-match): deep navy body with light roof/hood; chrome trim emphasis. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Image references: Wikimedia Commons photos provide clean views suitable for shape blocking. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}