The decidedly eye-catching first series Montecarlo on offer is an eight-keeper example that was purchased by the vendor from a Mathewson’s auction in 2021, and briefly appeared on the ‘Bangers & Cash’: Restoring Classics’ TV programme.

The Lancia was blue in colour at birth, but was the subject of a ‘very good’ window-out respray in Rosso Red in 1996, at which time the currently ‘immaculate’ windscreen was probably renewed.

Since acquiring the Montecarlo the vendor has carried out a recommissioning programme that’s included an overhaul of the electrical system and refurbishment of the distinctive alloy wheels.

He has also treated the car to a number of new items, including: alternator, carburettor overhaul kit, fuel filter and regulator, fuses and relays, spark plugs, oil pressure switch, brake hoses, gearlever linkage, roof straps and gasket, and steering column stalk switch.

He now views the five-speed manual gearbox as ‘excellent’, the twin-cam engine, bodywork and paintwork as ...