This Lancia Beta got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1979 Lancia Beta is a two-door coupe that was featured on BaT in July 2019. Said to have been sourced from California, the car underwent a six-year refurbishment following the seller’s purchase in 2011, and work included a repaint, interior refresh, new brakes and suspension, and more. Its 1,995cc DOHC inline-four is paired with a five-speed manual transaxle that drives the front wheels. This Beta is now offered with photos of the refurbishment and a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name.

1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 5-Speed

The Pietro Castagnero–designed body was refinished in its current silver by the seller in 2013. The doors, hood, trunk, sunroof, and front valance were reportedly stripped to bare metal, repair work was performed to the windshield cowl, and the metal was e-coated prior to refinishing.

1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 5-Speed

Factory 14″ four-lug alloy wheels are shown up close in the photo gallery below and are shod with Hankook Optimo tires displaying 2017 date codes.

1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 5-Speed

Interior work reportedly consisted of new seat leather, door trim panels, headliner, and partial replacement of the electrical harness. Instrumentation, switchgear, and interior materials are further shown in the gallery below.

1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 5-Speed

Just over 46k miles are indicated on the five-digit odometer, approximately 200 of which were added by the seller.

1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 5-Speed

Featuring a cast-iron block and an aluminum head, the Lampredi-designed 1,995cc DOHC inline-four is fitted with a single Weber carburetor and produced 87 horsepower at 5,400 rpm when new. Power is sent to the front wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle.

1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 5-Speed

Factory suspension and braking equipment includes MacPherson struts, rack-and-pinion steering, a multilink rear suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes.

1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 5-Speed

Additional photos documenting the refurbishment are presented in the gallery and included in the sale.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $12,000 by igor
Auction Ended September 4, 2019 at 11:35AM PT
Bids 18
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Seller: dabbler398
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 828BC1610494
  • 46k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 2011–2017 Refurbishment
  • 2.0-Liter Inline-Four
  • 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Repaint in Silver
  • Tan Leather Interior
  • Refurbishment Photos
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #22561