1977 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Coupe

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 0 - 0 Registration No: YKO 393S Chassis No: 137AS02869 MOT: Exempt � Believed to be 1 of just 133 left in the UK � A rare 'UK market' right hand drive model Offered at No Reserve as an exciting restoration project This rare right hand drive UK market coupe is believed to be just 1 of 133 left in the UK and is being offered as an exciting restoration project. It was purchased by the vendor at auction a couple of years ago but lacking the time needed to invest in the work or having the garage space required he has regretfully decided to sell. The bodywork is said to look mostly solid with some corrosion spots in expected areas. The engine bay is mostly tidy with some rust visible in the front boot which will require attention. Fitted with original and correct Series 1 13 inch wheels, the engine is described as free and turns over. Finished in red with tan leather seats, it is offered with spare set of refurbished headlights and a large box of interior parts. The Lancia Beta Montecarlo was originally designated the Fiat X1/20 and was to be big brother to Fiat's X1/9. The name Montecarlo came from Munari's victory in the Monte Carlo rally in the Lancia Stratos, and in February 1975, X1/20 was renamed the Lancia Beta Montecarlo and shown to the world at the Geneva Motor Show in March the same year. The X1/20 was originally supposed to be fitted with Abarth's 3.2 V6 from the 130, but following on from the oil crisis, the decision was made to replace the V6 with the 2.0 4-cylinder engine from the Lancia Beta due to it's excellent blend of performance and economy. The Beta Montecarlo was seen as a 'baby-Ferrari' due to the mid-engined drivetrain layout, and the classic Pinninfarina styling and of course, Lancia's reputation for developing good performance cars was clear to all from their motorsport successes. Tipping the scales at just 1,040 kilograms, with 120 bhp and 125 lb/ft of torque, the Montecarlo was more than capable of that title.