Lancia: Do they deserve a bad reputation?

[velocerosso]

HI all

As a big Alfa Romeo nut (I know I need therapy), and admirer of all things Italian, I think Lancia got a bad deal back in the day. It's very true they suffered horrendous rust issues. Then again, I'm struggling to think of an Italian car that didn't back in the 70s and 80s.

If I had the money and space I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Delta Integrale.

Discuss.

[velocerosso]

Thanks guys. Interesting and varied views on Lancias. I'm well aware they were relatively small company in the UK, and dealerships, even at their pomp were few and far between.

Back in the mid 80s I was very tempted to buy a Beta Coupe - my current car then was a lovely Dolly Sprint, but there was something I couldn't quite put my finger on. However, I decided to keep the Dolly but.... (always a 'but' when it comes to cars you'd wished you purchased).

C'est la vie.

[velocerosso]

lucido grigio said:

Don't you mean.......questa è la vita ......

Noooo... 'c'est la vie' will suffice.

[velocerosso]

Loved the look of the Beta Coupe. Great cars but...

So many horror stories of corrosion. However, if I had the money or space the Beta Coupe would high on my list of a 2nd car.