Lancia Beta 1978

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , Series 1 cars (19751978) were marketed as the Lancia Beta Montecarlo and were offered in Coup and Spider body styles, the latter featuring a unique rollback manually operated Targastyle convertible top ,Series 1 production ended in 1978 with just 27 Spiders produced that year,This first generation Spider has been comprehensively refurbished and is attractively presented in Silver Metallic, benefitting from prior external restoration and retaining the models unmistakable wedge profile and unmistakable period presence,Highly original interior, remarkably well preserved, with excellent seats, smart aluminium gear lever, correct trim and dashboard, and only minor patination consistent with careful ownership,Welldocumented history file extending back to the 1980s, including an impressive collection of invoices and associated paperwork supporting longterm enthusiast care,Significant expenditure totalling over £13,000, including more than £11,000 invested by the previous owner and a further £2,000 with recognised Montecarlo specialists,Correct 1,995cc twincam engine and 5speed gearbox, recently serviced and presented within a clean, tidy engine bay reflective of consistent maintenance,Part of a private collection in recent years, sparingly used and carefully stored, now ready for light recommissioning to realise its full dynamic potential,