Beschreibung
This little Lancia is a very late Series 2 model first registered in Johannesburg in January 1983. The first owner was a firm of Attorneys, Du Plessis & Associates, who specified it with the rarest of rare twin Webber DCNF40s, Alquati intake manifold and Alquati airbox.
At that time Lancia South Africa were importing the cars in kit form from Italy and I believe that the twin carburettor set up would have been supplied from Italy and fitted locally before delivery.
This car is one of the last 25 cars ever made and I bought it from a well known collector in South Africa. It arrived in the UK in January this year.
Since arrival it has been treated to a new timing belt, water pump, alternator belt, plugs, oil, filter, distributor cap, points, battery, antifreeze and brake fluid. In addition, the carburettors were stripped and rebuilt by Montecarlo expert, Darren Cooksey.
Following the recommissioning I drove the car on a 1000 mile round trip to the Le Mans Classic in June. Apart from a sticky throttle cable it didn’t miss a beat and was a real joy to drive. The steering is light and handling well balanced with just enough grip to have a lot of fun at legal speeds! With an estimated 150bhp and not weighing much more than a ton it’s surprisingly quick. The quad pipe Powerflex custom stainless exhaust makes a wonderful noise. It returned about 27mpg and used less than a litre of oil on the entire trip.
The body is the straightest I have seen on a Montecarlo with no signs of welding and really good shut lines. Underneath there is some very light surface rust. I haven’t undersealed it so it can be inspected by a potential purchasers.
The paint is to a high standard. There are few areas that are bubbling that want redoing to make perfect. Again I’ve left them so potential purchasers can see that nothing has been covered up.
Inside this car has original leather seats along with non original, but v tasteful, alcantara dashboard and steering wheel. The carpets and headlining were replaced in the last couple of years in South Africa.
There are lots of original parts on this car that you don’t often see like the original radio cassette and speakers. Many of the upgrades that many owners carry out to the fuel pump, ignition and brakes have not been done which I personally find quite charming.
Upon arriving in the UK all taxes were paid, it was then inspected by DVLA who have issued a V5 and have classified it as an historic car so it doesn’t need an MOT and tax comes at no cost.
Paperwork wise I have the original handbook (in poor condition) and the original service book with original key numbers etc. I have bills from the last few years in South Africa and for the work carried out in the UK. The clock is showing 21, 700 kms which I assume has been round the clock.
The car is based in South Manchester and you are welcome to view.
