- Withdrawn

Registration No: T.B.C.
Chassis No: 818.741.003797
MOT: Exempt

• Original UK-supplied right-hand drive Fulvia 1600 HF
• Rebuilt as a Fanalone tribute
• Subject to recent full restoration

Brainchild of legendary engineer Antonio Fessia, the Fulvia derived its name from a Roman road that connected Tortona to Torino. Launched at the 1963 Geneva Salon as a four-door Saloon, the newcomer was styled inhouse by Piero Castagnero who also penned a two-door Coupe derivative that entered production in 1965. Utilising the same independent front suspension, well-located beam rear axle and four-wheel disc brakes as its existing sibling, but sat on a 150mm shorter wheelbase, the Fulvia Coupe was among the best handling cars of the 1960s / 1970s. The work of Zaccone Mina, its narrow angle DOHC V4 engine ranged in size from 1216cc to 1584cc and was allied to four- or (later) five-speed manual transmission. Responsible for Lancia's first official foray into motorsport since withdrawing from F1 during 1955, the Fulvia Coupe placed 8th overall on its competitive debut, the 1965 Tour de Corse. Winning the Italian Rally Championship every year from 1965-1973 (except 1970), the Works Cars fielded by Cesare Fiorio also scooped the 1972 International Championship for Manufacturers with two rounds to spare.

One of just circa 400 right-hand drive Lancia Fulvia 1600 HF cars made (from a total production run of 3,670), this particular example was originally delivered to the UK. Finished in a striking Blue Metallic with a Dark Red leather interior and Dark Blue carpets, this Fulvia was fully restored at vast expense by the current vendor and upgraded to Fanalone specification. Using only original Lancia parts supplied by renowned Lancia Specialist Omicron and having much of the work carried out by them, this 'Tributo Fanalone' was remodelled with a Fanalone front grille including the driving lamps. After a full respray to its current showroom condition, a new radiator, water pump, fuel pump, starter motor and alternator were fitted, along with a new leather interior, headlining and carpets. The refurbished alloy wheels carry new tyres and all the brake calipers and disks have been renewed, as have the master cylinder, the servo and the battery. This rare RHD 1600HF, said by the vendor to be in excellent condition all round and running and driving beautifully, is offered for sale with a file of invoices from Omicron and a current V5C.

NOTE: While undergoing a full restoration, this car received a replacement shell of chassis no. 818.631.079541.

For more information, please contact:
Julian Pinkster
julian.pinkster@handh.co.uk
07889 223 904