1976 Lancia Scorpion Sport Coupe

Introduced at the 1975 Spring Geneva Show as a Lancia Montecarlo, this Italian vehicle is an attempt to mix the classical Ferrari Dino looks, including sloping buttresses, into a modern design. Although manufactured in 1976 & 1977, all were titled 1976 models. Since Chevrolet had claimed the Monte Carlo name, those imported to America were re-named 'Scorpion.' This was the first time Pininfarina had undertaken the design of a complete vehicle rather than adapting a body to an existing chassis. A total of 1,801 were built for import into this country. It is known as a 'spider' because the canvas top folds and tucks neatly into the roll bar. This is an original automobile except for a re-paint.