Registration No: WKY 843K
Chassis No: 818 751001333
MOT: Exempt

• Very rare originally UK-supplied Fulvia Sport 1600 Zagato
• First owner for 36 years, last owner (3rd) for 10 years.
• Fully restored in 1997 by original owner

The Lancia Fulvia was introduced in 1963 as a replacement for the successful Appia series as the smallest model in the Lancia range. However despite being ostensibly their cheapest model, in true Lancia tradition no cost was spared in the engineering of the car. Powered by a V4 1098cc engine and with front wheel drive the Fulvia belied its boxy looks with a wonderful chassis which combined precise handling with a comfortable ride in a way few other cars of its size could approach. Thus despite being very expensive for its size (in the UK the Fulvia was almost the same price as a Jaguar Mk2 2.4) the Fulvia was very popular with the motoring 'cognescenti' who appreciated the sophisticated engineering and superior refinement that the Fulvia offered.

This appeal was greatly enhanced when the delectably pretty Coupe model was launched in 1965, a model which in 1.6 HF form achieved huge success in rallying in the late 1960s/early 1970s. However, the most expensive and rarest of the Fulvias arrived in 1967 when coachbuilder Zagato continued their long and successful association with Lancia marque with the launch of the Fulvia Sport Zagato. The striking fastback body featured an early use of the hatchback type third door, rectangular headlamps and even a side hinged bonnet on the shorter wheelbase used for the standard Coupe. Being even more expensive than the already costly Coupe the Zagato proved a rare sight on UK roads despite being officially produced in right-hand drive form. Launched with the Coupe's 1298cc version of the V4 engine, Lancia introduced a 1.6 model in 1971 featuring the homologation special engine from the 1.6 HF to create an exceptional driver's car. Very rare in right-hand drive form (only 80 are thought to have been produced) all came to the UK in Lusso specification featuring such luxuries as electric windows and leather seats. Production of the Zagato bodied models finished in 1972, one year before the Berlina with the Coupe continuing up to 1976.

H&H are pleased to be able to offer a rare right-hand drive Fulvia Sport Zagato 1600 here today. Originally built in 1972 and first registered on 19^th of April that year, this Alfa Orange example with beige cloth trim stayed with its first owner from new until May 2008. In 1997 the original owner, himself of Italian origin, had the car fully restored in Italy and this is documented with a large history file including photographs of the restoration, the original green log book, previous MOTs and a workshop handbook. The second owner kept the car for only four years until the current owner became the car’s 3^rd custodian in 2012. Being described by the current vendor as being in excellent overall condition, the car is ready to drive away from the sale and will surely turn heads as well as providing a wonderful driving experience.

For more information, please contact:
Julian Pinkster
julian.pinkster@handh.co.uk
07889 223904