Highlights

Well-presented car with older repaint in red in very good order
Rebuilt 2.0-litre Lampredi twin cam engine with barely any miles since completion
Rebuilt brakes, fuel tank refurbished and carburettors overhauled
Front and rear suspension overhauled and new shock absorbers fitted
Vendor reports the underbody is original and free from corrosion
Original tan interior in remarkable condition including rare Zagato boot mat
Revisione valid until March 2028

The Appeal

Before they reached their expectant customers, every Beta Spider had already travelled many miles, thanks to the convoluted build process ping-ponging between Lancia and Zagato factories. Designed by Pininfarina and coachbuilt by Zagato using coupe shells, these expensive, hand-crafted cars are both rare and increasingly collectible.

The appeal lies in the Beta coupe’s brilliant dynamics, revolving around Lampredi’s illustrious twin cam. In this beautifully presented 1978 car it is in two-litre form, offering close to 120bhp through the rear wheels. Considering the renowned fragility of these cars when new, it must be one of the best remaining, its red paintwork recently polished folding a respray around 10 years ago. The soft top has been replaced and the factory alloys refurbished and fitted with new tyres.

Beyond the original panelwork and well-preserved underside, the car has a highly original tan interior that is a treat for the eyes. We love the details like the original and now rare Zagato boot mat. Under the bonnet, there is a fully rebuilt engine that we’re told has covered few miles since completion. Other work includes brake overhaul, new shock absorbers, fuel tank refurbishment and carburettor overhaul. The gearbox has also been recently refurbished.

With Revisione to March 2028, this exceptionally rare, highly presented Spider is ready for summer.

The vendor says:

“The car is in brilliant condition and is a joy to drive, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of the Lancia brand.”

Key Information

Mileage: 38,231 km (not warranted)
Country of registration: Italy
Technical inspection status: Revisione valid until March 2028
Technical specs: 2.0-litre twin cam four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
Paperwork: registration document, other paperwork as shown

The Detail

Very well-presented car in red following respray around 10 years ago
Paintwork recently professionally polished and shows few signs of age
Vendor states paintwork shows a few light age-related marks
Bodywork is said to be original and shows flush panel fit and decent panel edges
Underside as shown with vendor stating car is rust free
Targa roof with folding rear panel, rear panel recently replaced
Refurbished factory alloy wheels with new tyres fitted
Engine rebuilt, described by the vendor as having virtually zero km since the work
List of work detailed below
Pretty tan 2+2 interior in very good order with many original features
Well kept brown carpets in good order showing little wear
Rare original Zagato rubber boot mat present in the boot

Recent work notified by seller:

Engine completely rebuilt
Front and rear running gear renewed
Braking system replaced
Gearbox overhauled
Fuel tank stripped and cleaned
Carburettors overhauled
New shock absorbers fitted
New tyres fitted
Wheels professionally reconditioned
New soft top fitted

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