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Dore & Rees

Dore & Rees, Auction Salerooms, Vicarage Street, Frome

BA11 1PU

1978 LANCIA MONTECARLO SPIDER - to be auctioned 8th October For Sale by Auction

1978 LANCIA MONTECARLO SPIDER

Registration Number: XLP 670S
Chassis Number: TBA
Recorded Mileage: 99, 000 miles

- In previous ownership for over 15 years
- Extensive history file dating to the 1980s
- Recently restored in 2021/ 22

The Beta Montecarlo was originally designated the X 20 and was to be the "big brother" of the Fiat X 19, but whilst deciding what engine to fit, ranging from Abarth derived units, Abarth had carried out a lot of development work on the car, to the 3. 2 V6 from the 130, the 2. 0 litre Lancia Beta engine was used as it had a good blend of performance and economy. The name Montecarlo came from Munari's recent win of the Montecarlo rally in a Stratos and in February 1975 it became the Lancia Beta Montecarlo and was first shown at Geneva in March.

Prior to current ownership this beautiful early RHD Series I Montecarlo had received regular maintenance over the years indeed there is a impressive history file going back to the 80s however it was clear that a partial restoration was in order. The vehicle was professionally stripped and any remaining rust removed, requiring some fabrication work and many hours of preparation. Once ready for paint all glass was removed and the Montecarlo refinished in its original shade of Lancia Silver Metallic, followed by the application of the correct side stripes and badging. The original wheels were refurbished and refitted with new tyres .

The vehicle has in the last 3 months had a trip to a specialist called Darren Cooksey who runs Monte servicing and repairs in Kingsclere. Darren well regarded, and is thought of as a guru when it comes to all things Montecarlo. His remit was to go through the car and bring it up to scratch. After a further investment of c. £2, 000 Darren was happy with the vehicle. An estimated £10, 000 has been spent in current ownership to bring the Lancia to the standard the owner is happy with.

The Fiat will be sold via live auction on Saturday 8th October with Dore & Rees in Frome, South West England. For more detail please contact our office on the above details.


More modern classics from the late 1970s are now finding their feet in the classic car world, Now restored back to original specification, and complete with a good history file dating back to the 1980s, this rare early “baby Ferrari” is ready to be cherished and enjoyed once more.

This classic will be sold at auction with Dore & Rees at the Auction Salerooms on Vicarage Street in Frome, Somerset, on Saturday 8th October. For more details contact the Motoring Department via the above details.

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