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1980 Lancia Beta Group 5

VIN: 1006

$175,131

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High bid

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    London, ; UK

  • Event date

    Dec 7, 2004

  • Lot

    177

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1006

  • Body style

    Race Car

  • Interior Color

    Brown cloth

  • Exterior Color

    White "Martini"

  • Generation

    1972-1984 Lancia Beta

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Factory built Group 5 race car with Jolly Club history driven by Facetti Finotto at Brands Hatch (4th OA), Mugello (4th OA, 1st in class), Le Mans (19th OA, 1st in class), Watkins Glen (Finotto Ghinzani, 6th OA), Mosport (7th OA). Last raced at Kyalami in Martini livery in 1981 by Alboreto Pirro finished 4th OA. 1,425cc turbo 4 cylinder, 450hp, Colotti 5 speed. As raced with poor old repaint, worn but sound origil interior and little used since the 80s. Runs and drives in recent Classic & Sportscar test but needs comprehensive attention before being driven at speed. Believed to be one of 11 built.

Market commentary

These high pressure Lancias were competitive in period with Porsche 935 K3s, as is this bid, but much more rare and visually striking. The low estimate is a quarter million US$, however, and thats not in the cards, particularly for a car that is this tired and has been dormant so long. At +100,000 and $175,000 it would be no bargain.

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