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Offline lanciabetap12

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new member - 1979 beta Spyder restoration
« on: July 22, 2026, 01:35:11 PM »
Hi everyone,

I've just joined the forum and thought I'd say hello. I'm restoring a 1979 Lancia Beta Spyder and I'm looking forward to learning from everyone here.

I'm currently trying to find a front bonnet. If anyone has one from a 1979 Beta Spyder, or knows if a 1979 Beta Coupé bonnet will fit and has one for sale, I'd love to hear from you.

Thanks for having me!

Offline SanRemo78

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Re: new member - 1979 beta Spyder restoration
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2026, 02:59:38 PM »
Any Spider/Coupe/HPE bonnet will fit, the only variations are the very early Series one flat ones (which should be avoided as your engine is taller that 1400/1800) and the Volumex bonnet (which has a bulge on it that you won't need). Finding a rust free one won't be easy, try Mark Wastnidge and BetaBoyz Parts.

Guy
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Re: new member - 1979 beta Spyder restoration
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2026, 12:32:13 PM »
Belated welcome  - whereabouts are you?

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Re: new member - 1979 beta Spyder restoration
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2026, 04:19:44 PM »
Hi

Did you try Mark at lanciabetaparts.co.uk?

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Offline Ferrit

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Re: new member - 1979 beta Spyder restoration
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2026, 06:15:43 PM »
Welcome.  Can you post some photo’s?
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