1966 | Lancia Fulvia Coupe

History of the Lancia Fulvia

In 1965, the Lancia Fulvia was presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show.  Lancia's chief designer Pietro Castagnero created his masterpiece with this design; the narrow roof pillars are reminiscent of the straps of an evening gown and are partly responsible for excellent all-round visibility. The angular, concave rear end gives the Fulvia its very special and unique character. The Cd value was measured at a very low 0.39. The very detailed V-engine is unusual, with hemispherical combustion chambers, V-shaped valves and the use of expensive aluminium for the cylinder head and gearbox housing. The chassis and braking system were typical of Lancia and far ahead of the automotive competition, with AMS tester Manfred Jantke attesting to the car's ‘refined character and subliminal sportiness. We see the Lancia coupé as an insider tip for Germany's car individualists’. The suspension is so finely tuned that the Lancia is neutral through bends and only understeers slightly at the limit.

Between 1965 and 1976, almost 140,000 Lancia Fulvia cars were built in various versions. In 1972, Lancia even won the World Rally Championship with the Fulvia.

 Description of the Lancia Fulvia 1.2 -SSC593 offered here

We can justifiably claim that the Lancia Fulvia 1.2 offered here is a very special car and probably one of the best on the market. It originates from a fine spirit, an aesthete and collector of Italian vehicles of the 60s and 70s. About 15 years ago, he had the Fulvia completely restored and modernised by a Lancia specialist without sparing any expense or effort. Not only was the entire bodywork stripped of paint and repainted in its original colour, but the technology was also overhauled, including the chassis and braking system. The Lancia 1.3 HF engine from Series 1 was also installed. In conjunction with a performance-enhancing Weber twin carburettor system, over 100 hp is now available. In 2015, the Alfa Classic Centre took over the service and installed a high-performance radiator, modified the thermostat control and replaced the clutch. The seats were upholstered in Conolly (!) leather. The investments made by the last owner thus totalled over € 125,000 (!!) Due to the low mileage since the restoration, the overall condition of this vehicle can be compared with a year-old car. Technically, this Fulvia is absolutely on point. The vehicle was registered on the Cote d' Azur until the end.

Summary

For anyone who wants to own an individual Lancia Fulvia in top condition and values driving pleasure and sportiness, the search for our unique classic is now over. The Italian charm and charisma of this Lancia is hard to resist. Nothing stands in the way of your next trip on the Via Fulvia in Italy. We or our sister company in Dortmund (ex Alfa Classic Centre) will be happy to carry out future service and maintenance work on favourable terms.

Please note:

We are selling this Lancia on behalf of the owner (agency business). This offer is non-binding and subject to prior sale. We provide support with registration/licensing in Germany. If required, we will be happy to have a new valuation report drawn up. In Europe, transport in a closed trailer, plus container shipping for the rest of the world.

This classic offered here is located in our factory in 57548 Kirchen/Sieg, Jungenthaler Str. 1a. Here you will find - ONLY BY PRIOR REGISTRATION - a permanent selection of 80 historically valuable sporty vehicles. Please visit www.scuderia-sportiva-colonia.com to find out more about our range of services and selection of vehicles.

If you like everything you have read and seen so far and would like to view the car, PLEASE APPOINT AN APPOINTMENT! Spontaneous visitors are always welcome, but there is no guarantee that you will be able to view individual vehicles in detail. Attention! Our office is not permanently manned.