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1978' Lancia Monte Carlo

£18,000

Published 8 March 2026ID: xzQ2s9

Warwickshire
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Information from the owner

Body: Convertible

Age: 48 years

Mileage: 99108 km

Displacement: 1995 cc

Transmission: Manual

Exterior color: Silver

Seller's comments about 1978' Lancia Monte Carlo

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 (1975–1978) were marketed as the Lancia Beta Montecarlo and were offered in Coupé and Spider body styles, the latter featuring a unique roll-back manually operated Targa-style convertible top Series 1 production ended in 1978 with just 27 Spiders produced that yearThis first generation Spider has been comprehensively refurbished and is attractively presented in Silver Metallic, benefitting from prior external restoration and retaining the model’s unmistakable wedge profile and unmistakable period presenceHighly original interior, remarkably well preserved, with excellent seats, smart aluminium gear lever, correct trim and dashboard, and only minor patination consistent with careful ownershipWell-documented history file extending back to the 1980s, including an impressive collection of invoices and associated paperwork supporting long-term enthusiast careSignificant expenditure totalling over £13, 000, including more than £11, 000 invested by the previous owner and a further £2, 000 with recognised Montecarlo specialistsCorrect 1, 995cc twin-cam engine and 5-speed gearbox, recently serviced and presented within a clean, tidy engine bay reflective of consistent maintenancePart of a private collection in recent years, sparingly used and carefully stored, now ready for light recommissioning to realise its full dynamic potential