Comments on: 1978 Lancia Beta Berlina

By: oldcarjunkie

oldcarjunkie — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:23:00 +0000

Nice car. I love the oddball stuff. I’ve only ever seen one and it was in the scrapyard.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveseven/301152208/

By: Baron

Baron — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:37:15 +0000

I miss mine!!! Had a 1978 Beta 1800 Saloon in brown…My first car, paid a friend of the family $2k for it in 1985, when I was 16 years of age…This pic of yours above brings back memories, as did the discussion about the replacement of the fuel lines…I remember when mine blew inside the car, and fuel leaked all over, and the smell!? Haha…The tranny blew after the third shift-linkage repair, and my dad made me get rid of the car. I always regret that.

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:26:36 +0000

Hi Erik !
I’m another norw. Beta-fan/man. I’m a member of the norwq. Lancisti Norvegesi. There you can find a contacperson for requests regarding parts an so on

By: Chris Keen

Chris Keen — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:19:03 +0000

Hi Erik – thanks for the comment. I got my strut inserts on eBay from a guy in England – not sure what make they were anymore. That said, I’ve done some searching around the internet with US and British vendors, and did find some other ones after I’d found mine. Koni also made some, and there’s a seller on eBay (wayassauto, i think) who has (at least) rear struts. You might also try http://www.lancisti.org – they’re very helpful.

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:05:21 +0000

Hello. I am a Norwegian Beta fan. I have had 4 different Beta Saloons. Now I have a 1979 Beta 2000 Berlina. I love this car, and it’s very solid and reliable. I have on question: Where did you get the strut inserts. My car need new struts in front and rear suspension, but I cannot find any struts or shock absorbers. Please let me know what make and number your struts have.
I wish you all the best with your fantastic Beta.
Erik from Norway

By: Joe Milani

Joe Milani — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:41:01 +0000

Hi Gary,
Joe here we also have a series 2 sedan in everyday use..haveing some fuse problems and wondering have you awiring diagram handy you cam email me for the auto elec…

Car is in Thornbury melbourne.

Cheers,
Joe

By: Chris Keen

Chris Keen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:35:40 +0000

If we weren’t burdened by late-70s smog rules, I’m sure this car would be a lot more fun.. at the moment I’m working on getting it running within those parameters, and may consider modifying from there. 2.0FI might also be a better option given our laws.

By: Garry Regan

Garry Regan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:17:02 +0000

Cool car. My Beta has been ultra reliable and powers on like a train. I love them. This is my third Beta Berlina. Just as quick and much more comfortable than a coupe’ or HPE. IMO.