This 1976 Lancia Scorpion (chassis 137AS010065) has been extensively modified by its seller, the car now running a fully BAR’d Alfa 164 sourced V6 and other, mostly visual changes. The custom bumpers, wheels, headlight covers, wing and other cosmetic changes are a matter of taste, but most of us should be able to agree that a California legal, Busso-powered Scorpion is an inherently excellent thing. Find it here on eBay in Castaic, California with no reserve. Special thanks to BaT reader Kevin G. for this submission.

Custom made, metal framed fiberglass bumpers have been fitted instead of more popular Euro Montecarlo items, and though the front fits pretty well the rear shows quite a bit of waviness. Other bespoke details like the aforementioned headlight grilles, split wing and wheels aren’t our cup of tea, but the custom metal Targa top is pretty cool. Paint is said to be excellent apart from a few small, nearly undetectable blemishes on the front lid.

The interior looks nearly all stock apart from a removed center console/lower dash pod. No longer needed as the car has no A/C, heat or stereo system, it cleans things up nicely and the lack of HVAC shouldn’t be too much of an issue on a fair weather, occasional use fun car anyway. Seats aren’t stock either, but wear OEM style leather. We can’t place where we’ve seen them before, but memory suggests they’re from a 90’s Ford or Mazda–anyone know for sure?

Here’s the engine bay. US spec catalyzed 12V cars like this were good for 184 HP, and the seller says that the swap included all OEM Alfa electronics and emissions equipment as required for a BAR or Bureau of Automotive Repair sticker, a difficult to attain item that’s a prerequisite for heavily modified cars to pass smog in California. Suspension remains completely stock, and though the seller says it’s more than capable of handling a 100 horsepower increase we remain skeptical. Brakes run grooved and cross drilled rotors, but stock calipers might not be up to the job.

Unfinished details aside, the car sounds to be off to a good start, allowing its new owner to tweak things to their taste while enjoying one of the best V6 soundtracks of all time.