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Well, it was a nice weekend so a few pics of the UKs earliest surviving Beta saloon -

 

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NOt sure I have worked out how to post pics - so a trial of a couple before I go for it in serious style!

 

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That truly is lovely. I have always liked these.

 

The last one I can remember "in the wild" so to speak was a blue T-reg one I used to walk past every day on my way to school in the late 80s!

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They're so rare I'd never even noticed a difference, other than that some seem to have rear wash/wipe. That's car's in stunning condition. I can't quite bring myself to say it's beautiful, because it just isn't - but it is astonishing, which is perhaps even better. Roll on July!

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Thats lush, I wouldn't dare sit in it 8)

 

Is this field the shitefest venue then?

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S2 and S3 cars had a recessed rear window line - to improve rear visibility.

 

Yes - this is the Shitefest field.... by then there will be Beta S1, S2 1300, S2 1600, S2 2000ES, S2 f/l 2000auto, Gamma S1 & S2 Berlina, Delta 1500 and ex-bollox Croma present from Betaboy collection. Should be a good do!

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Very early style Beta S1 switchgear

 

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That is stunning ^

 

Here is a rather rubbish pic of my last beta,a series 2 1300.

 

 

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Theres nothing that I dont like about that beta, even down to the number plates!

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Very early style Beta S1 switchgear

 

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I think it should be a legal requirement for all car switchgear to look like this. 8)

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Last heard of in the arbroath area with a farmer that was also a bit of a lancia hoarder,he was in the club,if you fancy trying to trace him.

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Very early style Beta S1 switchgear

 

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I think it should be a legal requirement for all car switchgear to look like this. 8)

 

Hnnng. What does the switch on the right do, blow the roof off?

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That is quite possibly the most stylish 1970s car I have ever seen 8)

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Absolutely lovely. makes mine look like utter pooh.

 

Marvellous

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Words fail. :shock:8):D:!: x10.

 

My brother-in-law ran the bodyshop at the local Lancia dealer back in the day and has a lot of love for Betas and Gammas (and a few good stories). He seldom ventures on to the mainland nowadays (from the Gower peninsula) but the prospect of a beauty such as this may well entice him along to Autoshite LIVE! in July :D

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