1979 Lancia Beta Zagato Limited Edition on 2040-cars

Year: 1979
Interior Color: Black
Make: Lancia
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beta Zagato
Trim: 2-door Convertible
Drive Type: FWD
Options: Sunroof, Convertible
Mileage: 311,535
Power Options: Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning
Sub Model: Beta Spyder
Exterior Color: Black

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1979 Lancia Zagato, Limited Edition with Fuel Injected motor.  Original Owner,  Chassis VIN# 828BS1 200229.    This was quite a charming car in that it was always rare, even when introduced, and would promote positive responses from fellow motorists.  It has proven itself to be very reliable and was counted on to perform all of the family transportation needs including vacation trips to the mountains and cross country trips.

BODY:

On this example, the finish is quite shiny, the body is very straight with minimal rust. The early Pinin Farina Zagato's had a few extra touches: The rear fender to rear window cowl are factory filled, and the gas filler is concealed by a door. Also, the original paint is of very high quality, and original undercoating and rustproofing was very good for a 34 year old car. The driver side front fender was replaced along with the door.  The door was repairable, but a clean replacement was available so it was changed.  The hood and some other panels have been re-painted over the years by high end paint shops using the best materials available.  There is a chip on the left rear fender lip that occured when the car was carried from the storage location where it was sleeping for the past 16 years.

INTERIOR:

The carpet and trunk carpet are original, and in excellent condition.  The original leather seats are glove leather and were very soft but have hardened and shrunk over the years and need replacing.  The original dash has just developed cracks over the gages.

ENGINE & CHASSIS:

The engine is a 2.0 liter with double overhead cams and hemispherical combustion chambers and electronic ignition. The Lancia engine was replaced at~80,000 miles with a newer fuel injected Lancia 2.0 engine that had ~57,000 miles. The engine swap increased torque and horsepower (122 Vs 88hp), and made the car more fun to drive. The Lancia factory used extra care as can be seen by the cylinder block's carefully hand finished and dressed cast edges. When the car was received, a new battery installed, the fuel pickup was cleaned, and a cracked fuel return line was replaced, and she started right up.  I put it in gear and drove it forward a little and reversed it to test a few systems.  The power steering is ZF rack & pinion.  It has  4-wheel disc brakes with a dual hydraulic circuit in front.  The stopping performance challenged many of the best sports cars available in its day.  The car has a very nimble feel with sure footedness on windy roads with comfortable non-fatigueing stability on the highways.  The Pirelli's are well worn. This car received meticulous care and has 315,xxx miles on it and is now in need of mechanical restoration.

 Owned by the same owners since brand new.