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LANCIA HPE Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 74 LANCIA HPEs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 4 (5.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 74% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the LANCIA HPE is rarer than 63% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 74 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 63% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the HPE
The Lancia Beta (Type 828), stylised Lancia β, was an entry-level luxury car produced by Italian car manufacturer Lancia from 1972 to 1984. It was the first new model introduced by Lancia after it had been taken over by Fiat in 1969. The Beta was made in several body styles, namely 4-door fastback saloon (Beta berlina), 4-door three-box, notchback saloon (Beta Trevi), 2-door coupé (Beta Coupé), 2-door targa (Beta Spider), 3-door estate (Beta HPE); a mid-engined sports car was also sold under the Beta name, the Lancia Beta Montecarlo.
LANCIA HPE — questions & answers
How many LANCIA HPE are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 74 LANCIA HPE were still registered in the UK — 19 licensed and on the road, plus 55 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LANCIA HPE rare?
The LANCIA HPE is genuinely rare, with only 74 left, making it rarer than 63% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the LANCIA HPE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of LANCIA HPE on UK roads rose by 4 (5.7%).
What fuel do most LANCIA HPE use?
Most LANCIA HPE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the LANCIA HPE peak?
The LANCIA HPE peaked at 74 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.