£19,376
1978 Lancia Beta Monte Carlo
Brightwells • UK • 4 Dec 2024
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£19,376
1978 Lancia Beta Monte Carlo
UK • 4 Dec 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Lancia Beta Montecarlo has been heavily modified for track and historic rally use, featuring a Guy Croft Racing engine and extensive rally preparation. With only 4,000 miles since its rebuild, it's offered in ready-to-use condition for road, track, or rally events, with MSA papers valid until 2028.
Condition
7
While the car has been meticulously rebuilt and modified for rally use, it's described as being enjoyed as a "fast road car" recently, suggesting some usage. The listing highlights the extensive work done, but the mileage from build (nearly 4,000 miles) and the fact that it's a modified vehicle, impacts the rating.
/ 10
3,965 miles
FHO905S
United Kingdom
137AS0003454
1978
Auction
£19,376
1978 Lancia Beta Monte Carlo
Brightwells • UK • 4 Dec 2024
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Description Modified for track use in 1993; rebuilt and prepared for Historic Rally events in 2015/18; Guy Croft Racing engine; rally prep by Darren Cooksey of MSMR; MSA papers valid until 2028; only 4k miles from build; ready for road, track or rally use Dating from March 1978, this Lancia Beta Montecarlo was first modified for track use in the early 1990s when it was owned by a Mr Bray of Brighton.
This included a full engine rebuild to Stage 2 Fast Road spec with twin Dellorto 45 carbs and suitable for unleaded fuel by Lancia guru Guy Croft, the build sheets showing that it produced 171bhp @ 7,200 rpm (compared to 120bhp as standard).
Sadly Mr Bray passed away before getting to enjoy the car.
In early 2012 it was offered for sale by Lancia specialist Richard Thorne of Reading, his ad stating that the car had not been used since it was built.
The next owner acquired it in April 2012.
Between 2015 and 2018 he had the car completely rebuilt for use as a Historic Rally car.
The ex...
Price Analysis vs Other Beta Montecarlos
£4,725
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,215
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th Nov 2020
Latest MOT mileage:
531 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th May 2019, 531 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passed
On 15th Mar 2018, 1 miles
Failed
On 15th Mar 2018, 1 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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