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1974 Lancia Beta Coupe Group 4

Monaco • 11 May 2024 • Lot Lot 116

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This 1974 Lancia Beta Coupé Group 4, chassis number 828AC1001050, boasts a rich competition history, prepared by Lancia Works and driven by Scuderia Grifone. Recently mechanically restored and retaining its original livery, it's eligible for historic rallying events, making it a unique opportunity for enthusiasts.

Condition

8

The car has been mechanically restored, preserving its original rally livery and interior from the 1970s. It retains its original Lancia Works dashboard and comes with documentation, including historic images and certificates.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

828AC1001050

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

CO 532967

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Following Fiat’s acquisition of Lancia in 1969, the Angelli-owned manufacturer felt the rallying success of the Lancia Stratos was not aiding conventional car sales.

As a result of this and an aging Fulvia HF Coupé, the Lancia Beta Coupé was launched in June 1973.

Looking to create a stir with a consumer-oriented coupé, Lancia Works prepared around a dozen early production 1.8-litre coupés to compete in Group 3, taking place from February to April 1974, when on 12th of that month, the Beta was homologated for Group 3.

Until the Sanremo Rally on 2nd October 1974 (where a day earlier the Beta was finally homologated in Group 4), Lancia Beta Coupés prepared by Lancia Works were fielded in multiple Italian rally events across the country.

Each result contributed towards the commonly unknown 1974 Lancia Beta Coupé Championship.

Following Sanremo, Group 3 Betas were converted to Group 4 specification, in order to increase competitiveness.

First registered on 28th January 1974, this Bet...