1974 Lancia Beta Coupé Group 4

Offered Without Reserve

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  • Prepared from new by the Lancia Works department
  • Purchased by Scuderia Grifone to compete in the Beta CoupĂ© Trofeo for 1974
  • Fascinating competition history in both Groups 3 and 4
  • Exceptionally well preserved cosmetically, visually untouched since its final competitive outing in 1980
  • Mechanically restored by Facetti in 2017; over €50,000 spent on further service work in 2024 and 2025
  • Competed in the 2024 Modena Centro Ore; eligible for numerous events, including the FIA European Historic Rally Championship and Tour Auto
  • PrĂ©parĂ©e en sortie d’usine par le dĂ©partement Lancia Works
  • AchetĂ©e par la Scuderia Grifone pour participer au Beta CoupĂ© Trofeo de 1974
  • Un historique en compĂ©tition fascinant dans les Groupes 3 et 4
  • État cosmĂ©tique exceptionnel, apparence intacte depuis sa dernière sortie en compĂ©tition en 1980
  • Restauration mĂ©canique par Facetti en 2017 ; plus de 50 000 € d’entretien en 2024 et 2025
  • A participĂ© Ă  la Modena Cento Ore 2024 ; Ă©ligible Ă  de nombreux Ă©vĂ©nements, dont le FIA European Historic Rally Championship et le Tour Auto

The Beta Coupé was launched in June 1973, with Lancia Works preparing roughly a dozen 1.8-litre coupés to compete in Group 3 for the 1974 season. By the summer, the Beta was homologated for Group 4 with all existing Works cars converted.

This Beta Coupé was owned by Lancia S.p.A. and then sold to Scuderia Grifone, who liveried the car in white with the bonnet sporting two large blue stripes and “H F” letters. For the 1974 season, Bruno Ferraris was partnered by co-driver Daniele Cianci. Grifone rallied chassis number 1050 until 1977, when the car was sold to Roberto Beretta—who campaigned it through to 1980. He retained this Beta Coupé until 1994, after which the car changed hands and joined a large private collection in 2016. It was sold in 2024 to the current owner, who went on to compete in the Modena Cento Ore and spent €50,000 to prepare the Lancia for historic rallying events.

A time-warp example, this Group 4 Beta Coupé is one of the earliest examples prepared by Lancia Works and has a fascinating competition history. Its recent mechanical preparation provides an exciting opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire a true 1970s motorsport gem.

La Beta Coupé est sortie en juin 1973. Lancia Works prépara une douzaine de coupés 1,8 litre pour le Groupe 3 de la saison 1974. Avant l’été, la Beta était homologuée pour le Groupe 4 et toutes les voitures Lancia Works existantes furent converties.

Cette Beta Coupé, propriété de Lancia S.p.A., fut vendue à la Scuderia Grifone, qui la dota d’une livrée blanche et de deux grandes bandes bleues sur son capot, ainsi que des lettres « H F ». Lors de la saison 1974, Bruno Ferraris la pilota en partenariat avec son co-pilote Daniele Cianci. Grifone la fit concourir jusqu’en 1977, avant de la vendre à Roberto Beretta, qui la présenta en compétition jusqu’en 1980. Il conserva cette Beta Coupé jusqu’en 1994. Elle changea ensuite de mains et rejoignit une vaste collection privée en 2016. Son propriétaire actuel l’a achetée en 2024 et a investi 50 000 € dans sa préparation pour des rallyes historiques. Elle a participé notamment à la Modena Cento Ore.

Cette Beta Coupé Groupe 4, qui a traversé les époques, est l’un des premiers modèles préparés par Lancia Works et possède un historique de compétition fascinant. Sa récente préparation mécanique en fait un exemplaire très désirable pour ceux qui cherchent à acquérir un véritable joyau du sport automobile des années 1970.

Date Event Driver Entrant Race # Result
29/06/1974 Rally Alpi Orientali Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone 28 34th Overall (6th in Class)
28/07/1974 Rally delle Vali Pinerolsi Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone N/A 10th Overall
15/09/1974 Rally Dei Monti Savonesi Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone N/A N/A
02/10/1974 Rally Sanremo Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone 29 4th in Class (DNF Stage 8)
19/10/1974 Rally Campagnolo Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone 8 N/A
26/10/1974 Rally 100.000 Trabucchi Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone 21 N/A
02/11/1974 Rally Valle d'Aosta Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone 8 N/A
30/11/1974 Coppa Liburna Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone 18 DNF
07/12/1974 Rally dell Valli Piacentine Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone N/A N/A
15/03/1975 1975 Rally Team 971 Giuseppe "Pippo" De Stefano/Enrico Grasso Scuderia Grifone 9 N/A
28/03/1975 Rally Di Sicilia Giuseppe "Pippo" De Stefano/Enrico Grasso Scuderia Grifone 25 N/A
05/03/1975 Rally di San Giacomo Giuseppe "Pippo" De Stefano/Enrico Grasso Scuderia Grifone 23 N/A
05/31/1975 Rally 4 Regioni Giuseppe "Pippo" De Stefano/Gerardo Fornari Scuderia Grifone 34 20th (5th in Class)
06/07/1975 Rally Ruota d'Oro Giuseppe "Pippo" De Stefano/Gerardo Fornari Scuderia Grifone 8 N/A
14/09/1975 Coppa Riviera di Ponente Giuseppe "Pippo" De Stefano Scuderia Grifone N/A N/A
01/10/1975 Rally Sanremo Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone 29 DNF
25/10/1975 Rally 100.000 Trabucchi Giuseppe "Pippo" De Stefano/Zarino Scuderia Grifone 16 DNF
22/11/1975 Rally Valli Imperiesi Guido Del Prete/Cianci Scuderia Grifone 11 7th Overall
06/12/1975 Rally delle Valli Piacentine Bruno Ferraris/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone 28 N/A
24/04/1976 Rally Targa d'Oro Guido Del Prete/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone 4 14th Overall
15/05/1976 Rally Dei Monti Savonesi Guido Del Prete Scuderia Grifone N/A N/A
04/06/1976 Rally 4 Regioni Guido Del Prete/Daniele Cianci Scuderia Grifone 24 DNF
11/09/1976 Rally di Torriglia Guido Del Prete Scuderia Grifone N/A N/A
21/07/1978 Rally delle Valli Piacentine Roberto Beretta Beretta 59 DNF
14/10/1978 Rally due Valli Roberto Beretta Beretta 35 N/A
31/03/1979 Rally Citta di Modena Roberto Beretta/Francesca Pozzi Beretta 49 36th (4th Class)
26/04/1979 Rally dell'Isola d'Elba Roberto Beretta/Laura Julita Beretta 55 DNF
27/07/1979 Rally delle Valli Piacentine Roberto Beretta/Francesca Pozzi Beretta 49 29th (5th Class)
11/11/1979 Rally ACI Varese Roberto Beretta/Francesca Pozzi Beretta 20 N/A
01/12/1979 Rally Valle d'Aosta Roberto Beretta/Francesca Pozzi Beretta 28 DNF
12/04/1980 Rally Citta di Modena Roberto Beretta/Francesca Pozzi Beretta 29 DNF
12/12/1980 Rally Valle d'Aosta Roberto Beretta/Francesca Pozzi Beretta 33 N/A
Roberto Beretta pulls up to a check point at the 1980 Rally Citta Modena.

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