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Highlights

Single registered keeper from new, in current ownership for over 40 years
Supplied new with the Alquati conversion by TAK Motors, the official Ferrari and Lancia agent
One of only 80 Series 2 Montecarlos imported to South Africa by TAK Motors
Rare white example retaining its original paint and grey fabric interior
Serviced annually and reported to be a first-turn starter

The Appeal

Originally developed for Fiat, the Montecarlo didn't look much like a Lancia when it hit the market, but it had quite the impression on the dedicated petrolhead as soon as it hit the showrooms. It was a characterful, lightweight machine, styled by Pininfarina into a post-futurist silhouette with remarkably engaging performance. The Series 2, produced from 1980, addressed the well-documented braking shortcomings of the earlier car and is widely considered the more accomplished car. In Spider form, with its removable soft top, the Montecarlo offers open-air motoring to complement an already thrilling chassis.

This particular car is something genuinely special. Purchased new in 1981 from TAK Motors in South Africa - the official Ferrari and Lancia agent run by Mr Sheinman - it was one of just 80 Series 2 Montecarlos that they imported. When brand new, it was supplied with the desirable Alquati conversion, comprising twin carburettors, uprated cams, modified pistons, an ANSA exhaust, and Compomotive split rim wheels, producing over 150bhp according to the vendor. The result, in the vendor's words, was "the ultimate go-kart."

Finished in a rare white with its original grey fabric interior, this Montecarlo has remained in the same hands for over 40 years. The vendor describes the car as being in "time warp" condition. Showing 27,064 km and serviced annually, it is reported to be a first-turn starter - ready and waiting for its lucky new owner.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1982
Single registered keeper from new, in current ownership for over 40 years
Originally supplied by TAK Motors, South Africa, the official Ferrari and Lancia agent
One of only 80 Series 2 Montecarlos imported to South Africa by TAK Motors
Imported from South Africa
Serviced annually
27,064 km on the clock

The Condition

Original white paintwork, described by the vendor as being in very good condition
Bodywork appears straight and nicely kept
Gentle wear to the trims, but nothing overly intrusive
Spider version with a removable soft top
Compomotive split rim wheels fitted as part of the Alquati conversion
Underside is reportedly solid
Original grey fabric interior
Dashboard is clean and well-presented
Gentle scuffs and marks to the footwell plastics
Gentle wear to the carpets

The Mechanics

2.0-litre twin-cam 4-cylinder engine
Five-speed manual transmission
The engine bay is in fine order
Producing over 150bhp, according to the vendor
Alquati conversion comprising twin carburettors, uprated cams, and modified pistons
ANSA exhaust system
Reported by the vendor to be a first-turn starter and in good running condition

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