19th Jun, 2019 13:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
Lot 6
 

1979 Lancia Beta 2000 Spyder

Sold for £5,062

(including buyers premium)


Lot details
Registration No: LGO698V
Chassis No: 828BS1004002

- Rare and desirable Lancia Beta Spyder

- Only 23,864 recorded and credible miles , Many previous MOT certificates

- Original interior ,Hood cover and spare wheel cover present Correct Alloy wheel


A rare sight on British roads, Lancia's Beta Spyder offers the unusual combination of 2+2 seating, Targa top and folding rear roof, all neatly enveloped in a chic Pininfarina-penned body. This tidy-looking example features Black bodywork teamed with its original Brown PVC upholstery. A genuine UK specification car, it was supplied new to Jack Rose (Surrey) Ltd and remained in the same ownership from 2004 to 2017. Last on the road in 2003, it displays a credible total mileage of just 23,864 and has benefited from the following recommissioning: new tyres, timing belt, fuel lines, distributor cap, rotor arm and plug leads; refurbished carburettor, wiper motor and wheels; fresh gearbox oil. 'LGO 698V' comes complete with: comprehensive history file of numerous old MOTs and invoices dating back to 1980; the original operators' manual, service centre book, spare wheel and cover, tools, and hood cover. A perfect head turner for the upcoming summer weather.


We have been provided with the following by the vendor:

" Original Right Hand Drive UK car Supplied to Jack Rose (Surrey) Ltd in 1979

Last on the road in 2003

Recommissioned recently to include;

Carburettor refurbishment
New Distributor Cap, Rotor arm and leads
Wiper motor refurbishment
Full Service
New timing belt
New Fuel lines
Gearbox oil replaced.
Refurbished Wheels
New Tyres

Long term ownership until from 2004-2017.

Lovely Service history file stretching back to 1980 including service and repair invoices. Original and correct operator's manual and service centre locator book.
Spare wheel cover and roof tonneau.

The engine starts effortlessness offering a lovely fruity exhaust note along with the magical induction noise only a Twin cam can provide.
This rare RHD example has the original colour black bodywork and brown upholstery. The 2-litre DOHC engine is mated to the correct five-speed manual gearbox.

The Spyder offers a cool and practical 2+2 sports car experience, using the coupe's shorter wheelbase featuring a smart Targa top roof panel, a roll-over bar and folding rear roof, they are real head turner that are just perfect for summer drives.

There were only 9,390 Spyders built worldwide, according to 'how many left?' there are only 24 Beta Spiders on the road in the UK "

The Spyder version of Lancia's excellent-driving Beta was designed by Pininfarina and built by Zagato. It is believed the company spelt Spyder with a 'Y' to differentiate the model from the popular Alfa Spider.

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 19th Jun, 2019

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