hello from a newbe

[falcoron]

Hi all.
just joined and although i don't have a Beta i want one!
my name is Ron and im a paint sprayer by trade. i have'nt done cars in years though and am in charge of a massive industrial paint plant here in Northern Ireland.
Im more than willing to give help and advice on painting or corrosion prtevention/ repair. So feel free if you need advice.

Used to restore vintage stuff years back and had a small bussiness 16 years ago doing similar and basic painting on modern stuff.

Would love a spider or a coupe righthand drive with leatherette/ leather seats.
paticularly like the light brown ones and would love a white car ( think that looks really good in the coupe.
I know very little about these lovely cars but would love one to restore. Any adive on which model is best to buy or avoid would be great.
Thanks
Ron

[MattNoVAT]

Hi Ron,

Welcome to the forum, I've not seen any Betas in N.I. when I've been over (Wife is from NI and her family are all still there)  I've seen a couple of Integrales & I know of two Hawk Stratos kits that have been built but Lancias are pretty much a rarity, but do correct me if I'm wrong.  My wife even looked into finding a Lancia to drive me to the church when we go married!

You've certainly started in the right place, I'm sure there will be a car that will suit your taste, although as I'm sure your already aware, unless you buy a "mint" car your going to have to do a bit of work on it, but thats half the fun! 

There are plenty of people on here that are willing to assist and advise so be sure to ask away :-)

[falcoron]

thanks Matt.
You are right of course not many here but there is a guy close to me with a fantastic collection, a perfect concours integrale, full on 1980's fiat rally car and a ferrari.  Loads of dosh this guy.
Not in any hurry to buy just yet with the uncertain climate at the mo just lucky to be still in a job, but i will do a lot of reading and make my mind up when im good and ready. dont mind a bit of restoration and being a 70 - 80's car never mind italian there will im sure be lots to do in the bodywork department. but i wont rule out a nice minter if the cash allows at the time.
Cheers
Ron