Rare Italian coupe
The chances of parking alongside another of these at a car shaow are slim – very slim. Lancia Beta sold in modest numbers in Australia, though it scored positive reviews. We suspect the survival rate is low.
This ‘short’ version is particularly thin on the ground. It’s powered by a DOHC 1.8lt four, driving the front wheels through a five-speed manual.
Praised back in the day for its lively performance and exceptional handling, it was bleeed with rack and pinion steering, independent suspension and disc brakes all round – an impressive set of specs back in the seventies.
This example has undergone restoration work and is reported to be in good overall condition, with relatively low use showing at 93,000km.
It’s with Shannons (lot 186) with an estimate of $20-30,000. If that number is correct, it could be a bargain. See it here.
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