A New Member

[onthegadge]

Hello All

I’m privileged to be the new owner of a Beta saloon or as the kids call it Butter Bean as it’s a sophisticated Beige. This is the first Italian car I’ve ever owned and it’s been great. The car is in really good nick and is a pleasure to drive. I have a history with Classic VW’s. But I can’t believe the kit on a 1979 motor, 5 speed box, independent suspension and rear discs. Not many cars were running that in the 70s. I am running through the car changing consumables, hoses, cam belt etc. Also has the added bonus of being ULez exempt. What’s not to like 👍🏼

[SanRemo78]

 Welcome to the group - it looks like you've got a lovely Beta! Hope to see you out and about at a gathering next year!

[Clifford3051]

 Car looks great.
Welcome to the forum.
C

[peteracs]

Hi

Welcome and car looks in stunning condition, nice buy.

Peter

[HFStuart]

Welcome, great to see another Berlina!  Where did you get it from ?

[onthegadge]

Thanks for the kind comments. It was actually on eBay from a Classic car dealer in Sawbridgeworth in Essex. I bought it blind on a Hammersnipe bid but it looked good from the pictures so I was surprised no one really bid on it. It’s been well looked after and has been owned by someone who was in the Lancia club for a long time. It came with folders of receipts manuals and spares etc.

[onthegadge]

I drove the Beta to work yesterday. Didn’t think Lancia’s were like buses. You see one Lancia and another one turns up…

[smithymc]

Superb- both look lovely and - in an odd way- modern?

Mark.

[HFStuart]

Thats a great couple of pics!

[A Ross]

Great to see this one has found another home - I was out in my Berlina at the weekend. Absolutely love the feel of these late 2nd series cars with their wool cloth interiors longer gutters. I think I last saw this one out at the 50th anniversary celebrations. I'm working on a Berlina / Saloon / Sedan register, just to see which ones are still out there.