Comprehensive bare metal restoration by ALF Centre
Resprayed to original black by Island Panel Shop
Re-upholstered seats in beige and new soft-top canvas roof
One of reportedly fewer than 200 right-hand-drive examples produced
The Appeal
The Lancia Beta Montecarlo is the car that almost never existed... Dubbed the 'X/18 during development, Fiat rejected Pininfarina's design at the last minute, deeming it too expensive to build and instead preferring Bertone's simpler X/19. Fortunately, Lancia recognised its potential and turned the Beta Montecarlo into one of the most successful models in their repertoire, proving equally adept on the track as it did the street.
This particular example is a rare right-hand drive Series 2 Spider. It has undergone a comprehensive bare metal restoration, ensuring it is now in lovely shape. The car has been resprayed to its original black, and the seats have been re-upholstered in beige, with a new soft-top canvas roof fitted. The vendor reports that it's fantastic to drive and ready to be enjoyed.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1982
We're informed this is one of fewer than 200 ever made in right-hand drive
Comprehensive restoration by ALF Centre in Gordons Bay, South Africa
Resprayed by Island Panel Shop in Paarden Island, Cape Town
New soft-top canvas roof fitted by New Look Trimmers in Cape Town
Many new parts purchased from 'The Monte Hospital' in the UK
Currently indicates 50,626km on a five-figure odometer
Requires first registration with DVLA
The vendor is a former South African resident and is more than happy to assist with the registration process
The Condition
Subject to a comprehensive 'bare metal' restoration
We're informed that the bodywork is now free of any corrosion
The bodywork presents well, and the panels align nicely
Arches look solid with no clear signs of corrosion
Original Lancia alloys, shod in Goodyear tyres
Underside is in fine fettle
Seats re-upholstered in beige
New soft-top canvas roof fitted
Dashboard is carrying some light scratches
All instruments are legible
No music player is currently fitted
The Mechanics
2.0-litre Lampredi four-cylinder twin-cam engine
Five-speed manual gearbox
Everything under the bonnet looks nicely-kept
We've no reports of any leaks or engine issues, no matter how minor
We're informed that the engine and transmission are in excellent working order following the restoration
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