Highlights

Noted to have had one registered keeper from new
Prepared to Group 1 specification, reportedly with FIA homologation card and technical sheet
Freshly prepared by a classic racing car specialist, with all work reportedly supported by invoices
Recently released from the workshop with no races completed since preparation

The Appeal

The Lancia Beta Coupé carved out a formidable reputation in 1970s and 1980s motorsport, with Group 1 examples proving particularly competitive in the hands of works and privateer teams alike. The model's twin-cam engine, well-balanced chassis and relative lightness made it a natural candidate for circuit racing, and cars prepared to this specification are seldom seen on the open market today.

This particular Beta 2.0 Coupé has been prepared to Group 1 specification, with the work carried out by a specialist in classic racing car preparation. Having just been released from the workshop, the car has not yet turned a wheel in competition since its build. It wears a white respray beneath a vinyl wrap replicating the iconic Martini Racing livery of the period, and sits on new semi-slick tyres. The vendor informs us that very few examples in comparable condition are currently available. With a single registered keeper from new, this Lancia Beta ‘Competizione’ is well placed for anyone seeking a freshly prepared entry into historic motorsport.

History and Paperwork

One registered keeper from new, we are told
FIA homologation card and technical sheet reportedly present
All preparation work reportedly supported by invoices from a classic racing car specialist
Spanish ITV classifies the car as a racing vehicle
The car is not road-legal
The odometer shows 16,915 km (unwarranted)

The Condition

Repainted in white over the original paintwork
Vinyl wrapped in a replica of the period Martini Racing team livery
Cibie spotlights
14-inch wheels wrapped with semi-slick Toyo Proxes R888 R tyres; spare wheel supplied
FIA-compliant GT2i Race-02M bucket seats, not valid after 2026
FIA-compliant GT2i safety harnesses
GT2i three-spoke steering wheel
Lightweight GT2i door pulls
Fire extinguisher fitted
Interior and exterior battery master switches
Roll cage fitted
Passenger-side foot plate
Recently released from the workshop with no races completed since preparation

The Mechanics

2.0-litre four-cylinder twin-cam engine
Five-speed manual
Prepared to Group 1 specification by a classic racing car specialist
All mechanical preparation work reportedly documented with invoices
Classified for competition use only and is not road-legal

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