£11,813
1978 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Spider Series I
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£11,813
1978 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Spider Series I
UK • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 103
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, British-market, right-hand drive Lancia Beta Montecarlo Spider, one of only 334 made. It benefits from a recent extensive restoration, including a full repaint and interior work, and comes with a comprehensive history file.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a recent extensive restoration including a full repaint. While it is in excellent condition and appears to retain its original leather upholstery, it will require some recommissioning after being in static display. The history file and recent service work indicate good maintenance.
/ 10
99,096 miles (via 2022 MOT)
137AS0003615
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
XLP 670S
1978
Auction
£11,813
1978 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Spider Series I
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
• Rare and desirable British-market right-hand drive example •
One of just 334 RHD Series I Spiders thought to have been made • Recent extensive restoration, including a full repaint •
Supplied with a history file detailing works undertaken over the past four decades • Entered from the Fox Collection The Lancia Beta Montecarlo was originally designated the Fiat X1/20 and was to be big brother to Fiat’s X1/9.
The name Montecarlo came from Munari’s victory in the Monte Carlo rally in the Lancia Stratos, and in February, 1975, the X1/20 was renamed the Lancia Beta Montecarlo and shown to the world at the Geneva Motor Show in March the same year.
The X1/20 was originally supposed to be fitted with Abarth’s 3.2 V6 from the 130, but following on from the oil crisis, the decision was made to replace the V6 with the two-litre four-cylinder engine from the Lancia Beta due to its excellent blend of performance and economy.
The Beta Montecarlo was seen as a ‘baby Ferrari’ due to the mid-engi...
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 22nd Sept 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
99,096 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Sept 2022, 99,096 miles
Failed
On 21st Sept 2022, 99,094 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Floor excessively deteriorated Corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 13th Aug 2016, 98,793 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- all four tyres starting to crack
Failed
On 19th Jul 2016, 98,861 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- all tyres cracking
MOT Mileage Trend
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