Lancia BETA - Jeff Hawkins - Page 13

bob moore · 16-04-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Hawkins

The Beta coupe will be on display at Sunday's AutoItaliaCanberra

Bravo!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Hawkins

Oh, and yes I'm driving her down ....

Molto bravo!

I wasn't aware this is on this weekend - it doesn't seem to have got any publicity in the local rag. However I'll be delighted to put gardening aside to check out the mighty Beta

Edit: Went to see it today (Sunday). What a fine-looking piece of work. Every bit as good as it appears in photos. Well done, Jeff; sorry you weren't around to talk to when I was looking at it.

Jeff Hawkins · 19-04-2010, 01:20 PM

Sorry I missed meeting you too Bob!

There were many highlights on the weekend. From lowest to highest they were....
1. Seeing the Alfa G1 arrive under it's own power in the morning, a truly remarkable piece of motoring history, beautifully restored.
2. Organising a photoshoot after lunch with 2 rally prepared red Fulvia's, a red Stratos, the Marlboro Beta Coupe, and a red Delta Integrale.
3. Having every Ferrari that passed us on the way back up the Hume, blow their horns, exchange waves and accelerate away (the Ferrari's did the accelerating away, of course!)
4. Driving the car down and back, although a tad uncomfortable and noisy, she performed flawlessly all the way. Took the scenic route down via Helensburgh, Stanwell Tops, Seacliff Bridge, Macquarie Pass, Robertson, Moss Vale, Exeter, Bundanoon, Marulan, and then the Freeway (11hrs). Thunder run home yesterday evening (8hrs).

I saw more "never before seen" cars in one day, than I have ever seen in my life. An unbelievable display of some Italy's finest motor cars & bikes.

Great Weekend, must do that again! (Photo's to follow asap)

Karl Willett · 19-04-2010, 03:19 PM

Good wrap on the Canberra Times today too with the G1 in pride of place. I should have got out there.

John Hadden · 23-04-2010, 02:42 PM

HomeBlogPricingSign UpLoginJoin Mailing ListLinks Lancia Coupe
Category Cars
Sale Price $ 1,800.00
Year / Make / Model 0 Lancia Beta Coupe
Reg, Engine or VIN #
Contact Person John
Contact Phone 0423261988
Suburb or Location Adelaide +/-50 kms
State SA
Description

Lancia Beta Coupe circa 1970s - $1800
In good condition. Ideal to restore. Photo(s) (click to view larger images)

May be of interest?

Jeff Hawkins · 27-04-2010, 01:29 PM

Thanks John,
I have one spare car in the yard that I haven't had time to dismantle yet (it has terminal rust), but lots of good spares including a recently recon'd 2L engine. I'm always on the lookout for "sad" ones going cheap, mainly for mechanical bits & pieces.

Jeff Hawkins · 28-04-2010, 01:59 PM

a couple of pic's of the photoshoot that was arranged late on the day with a few Classic Lancia's.

Heaps more pic's are now loaded on the official website, autoitaliacanberra.com

Jeff Hawkins · 28-06-2010, 10:45 PM

UPDATE.
Have just about completed upgrade of rear suspension, including crossmember strengthening as per homologation papers, and transverse link strengthening as well. Hopefully be competing in Pacific Rally Club event at Wauchope, end of July.

P.S. The above mentioned event has been postponed to a date in September I believe....

19-04-2010, 01:20 PM	#122
Jeff Hawkins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kempsey NSW Posts: 128	what a day!! Sorry I missed meeting you too Bob! There were many highlights on the weekend. From lowest to highest they were.... 1. Seeing the Alfa G1 arrive under it's own power in the morning, a truly remarkable piece of motoring history, beautifully restored. 2. Organising a photoshoot after lunch with 2 rally prepared red Fulvia's, a red Stratos, the Marlboro Beta Coupe, and a red Delta Integrale. 3. Having every Ferrari that passed us on the way back up the Hume, blow their horns, exchange waves and accelerate away (the Ferrari's did the accelerating away, of course!) 4. Driving the car down and back, although a tad uncomfortable and noisy, she performed flawlessly all the way. Took the scenic route down via Helensburgh, Stanwell Tops, Seacliff Bridge, Macquarie Pass, Robertson, Moss Vale, Exeter, Bundanoon, Marulan, and then the Freeway (11hrs). Thunder run home yesterday evening (8hrs). I saw more "never before seen" cars in one day, than I have ever seen in my life. An unbelievable display of some Italy's finest motor cars & bikes. Great Weekend, must do that again! (Photo's to follow asap) __________________ Cheers, Jeff "keeper" Hawkins Last edited by Jeff Hawkins; 27-04-2010 at 01:30 PM.

19-04-2010, 03:19 PM	#123
Karl Willett I Like 'Em Big Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 602 Images: 28	Good wrap on the Canberra Times today too with the G1 in pride of place. I should have got out there. __________________ "I often debate with evolutionists because I believe that they are narrow mindedly and dogmatically accepting evolution without questioning it. I don't really care how God did what He did. I know He did it."

27-04-2010, 01:29 PM	#125
Jeff Hawkins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kempsey NSW Posts: 128	Thanks John, I have one spare car in the yard that I haven't had time to dismantle yet (it has terminal rust), but lots of good spares including a recently recon'd 2L engine. I'm always on the lookout for "sad" ones going cheap, mainly for mechanical bits & pieces. __________________ Cheers, Jeff "keeper" Hawkins

28-04-2010, 01:59 PM	#126
Jeff Hawkins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kempsey NSW Posts: 128	some photo's from AutoItaliaCanberra a couple of pic's of the photoshoot that was arranged late on the day with a few Classic Lancia's. Heaps more pic's are now loaded on the official website, autoitaliacanberra.com Attached Thumbnails __________________ Cheers, Jeff "keeper" Hawkins

28-06-2010, 10:45 PM	#127
Jeff Hawkins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kempsey NSW Posts: 128	UPDATE. Have just about completed upgrade of rear suspension, including crossmember strengthening as per homologation papers, and transverse link strengthening as well. Hopefully be competing in Pacific Rally Club event at Wauchope, end of July. P.S. The above mentioned event has been postponed to a date in September I believe.... __________________ Cheers, Jeff "keeper" Hawkins Last edited by Jeff Hawkins; 12-07-2010 at 08:46 AM.

23-04-2010, 02:42 PM	#124
John Hadden Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 54	HomeBlogPricingSign UpLoginJoin Mailing ListLinks Lancia Coupe Category Cars Sale Price $ 1,800.00 Year / Make / Model 0 Lancia Beta Coupe Reg, Engine or VIN # Contact Person John Contact Phone 0423261988 Suburb or Location Adelaide +/-50 kms State SA Description Lancia Beta Coupe circa 1970s - $1800 In good condition. Ideal to restore. Photo(s) (click to view larger images) May be of interest?

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