Highlights
- Restored example
- Underbody presents in very clean condition
- New front tyres recently fitted
- Numerous mechanical components recently replaced
The Appeal
With its Pininfarina-styled bodywork and balanced mid-engined handling characteristics, the Lancia Beta Montecarlo offered an accessible entry point into exotic Italian car ownership.
This 1978 example presents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiast to complete a nearly finished restoration project, with the majority of the heavy lifting already done.
Originally white but now finished in red, this Montecarlo has received significant attention to its bodywork and mechanical components, making it an appealing prospect for someone looking to put the finishing touches on a classic Italian sports car.
The vendor tells us:
"I bought for nostalgic reasons I unfortunately do not have the knowledge to make the car perfect as I would like."
This 1978 example presents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiast to complete a nearly finished restoration project, with the majority of the heavy lifting already done.
Originally white but now finished in red, this Montecarlo has received significant attention to its bodywork and mechanical components, making it an appealing prospect for someone looking to put the finishing touches on a classic Italian sports car.
The vendor tells us:
"I bought for nostalgic reasons I unfortunately do not have the knowledge to make the car perfect as I would like."
History and Paperwork
- RHD example, UK registered from new
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
- Purchased by the current owner in July 2024
- Bought as an almost finished restoration with small jobs still to complete
- Still a few jobs to complete, but major restoration work already completed to a high standard
The Condition
- Originally white, repainted red during restoration
- Body is very solid following restoration
- Slight damage to driver's side front quarter panel from garage storage
- Slight warp in rear valance caused by heat soak from exhaust
- Clean interior with intact dash
- Instrument panel, rev counter, and speedometer not functional
- Fitted with Mazda MX-5 seats
- Original glass refitted
- Windscreen wipers working but slow
- Electric window lifts not working
- Underbody presents exceedingly well
- New front tyres
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre twin-cam four-cylinder engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Engine rebuild
- All new suspension
- New brake callipers, discs, and pads fitted throughout
- New fuel system, fuel tank pump, lines, filter
- New cooling system, radiator cooling pipes, thermostat, hoses
- Rear subframe new or refurbished
- Exhaust new or refurbished
- Engine starts and revs but runs "lumpy", we are told
- Alternator not charging
- New battery recently installed
- Replaced thermostat, flange bracket, and some hoses
- Replaced gear linkage bushes
- Vendor fitted intact gearshift gate (was broken - common issue)
- New spark plugs and ignition leads
- Exhaust manifold wrapped with DEI wrap
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