With just 9,300 built and fewer than 200 currently on the UK roads or SORN’d (according to howmanyleft.co.uk), the Lancia Beta Spyder is a rare machine, making ‘YNE 358S’ a much sought-after vehicle.

Offered at No Reserve, it has benefited from tasteful modifications and a restoration which included a bare metal respray and the installation of a two-litre engine in place of the original 1600cc power unit.

A new five-speed manual transmission, new black and silver Lenso alloy wheels and a new side exhaust have also been fitted as has a Luisi wood-rimmed steering wheel and Alpine DAB+ digital radio with Bluetooth and phone connection.

The current owner describes the engine, transmission and interior as ‘excellent’ and states that the car appears to have been well looked after, with ‘no rust on the typical spots where Betas are known to rust’.

The comprehensive history file and MOT records appear to lend credibility to the displayed 91,060 mileage.

Presented in Rosso red with black t...