-
Lancia Scorpion
So, you are looking for a limited production Italian sports car from the ’70s with two seats and a mid-engine layout. But, you only have around $20,000 to spare. Although it may sound impossible, it isn’t since there is a solution to your problem. And it is the Lancia Scorpion.
In 1976, Lancia presented the Scorpion, a U.S. spec version of its Beta Montecarlo model. For the American market, they couldn’t use the Monte Carlo name since Chevrolet already had a Monte Carlo. So, Lancia decided to go with the aggressive Scorpion nameplate. However, despite the modern looks and technical layout, the Scorpion wasn’t a great performer.
This is because its four-cylinder engine delivered only 81 HP in U.S. spec. They offered the Scorpion was for two years, in 1976 and 1977, selling around 1,800 of them in America. Today, these Lancias are rare, but not expensive. In fact, they’ve upgraded most of them with Fiat’s 2.0-liter engines. They produce more power and give Scorpion the performance it deserves