1970 Lancia Fulvia 1.3S Zagato

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We love these quirky little Coupes and regularly try to find them for stock. This is a nice and very rare Right Hand Drive example finished in Red with Tan Leather interior. It has had much restoration work carried out but still needs some little things finishing. such as fitted carpets etc. although the car has a new MOT and is ready to drive away.

'The Fulvia saloon's introduction in 1963 maintained Lancia's unparalleled reputation for innovation in automobile design. The boxy-styled Appia replacement featured an all new. narrow-angle. overhead-camshaft V4 engine; front-wheel drive; independent front suspension by double wishbones; and disc brakes all round. A 2+2 coupé on a shorter wheelbase was launched in 1965. Though mechanically similar. the newcomer had all the visual presence its progenitor lacked and came with a 1. 16cc engine producing 80bhp. Tuned 'HF' versions provided increased performance. while for the style conscious there was the eye-catching Sport Zagato. characterised by one of the Milanese carrozzeria's typically lightweight and aerodynamic bodies. The shape was penned by Ercole Spada. arguably Zagato's most important post-war designer. who had forged his reputation for creative brilliance with the iconic Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato of 1960.

Introduced in 1965 with the 1. 16cc engine. the Sport Zagato was later offered with the 1. 31cc. 1. 98cc and eventually the 1. 84cc HF unit. A five-speed gearbox was standard equipment from 1971. Production ceased in 1972. Lighter and more nimble than the standard Fulvia. the Sport distinguished itself in competition. particularly in long distance events. Fulvia Sport Zagatos scored highly in the Sebring 12 Hours and Daytona 24 Hours (where a Sport earned a class win in 1969). Ex-works HF rally cars aside. the Sport Zagato is the most desirable and collectible of all the Fulvias and undeniably one of the most striking designs of its era.

A lot of work has been done on this Fulvia already. the seats are beautifully retrimmed in Leather and the paintwork is very nice indeed. you can use is as it is and improve over time. all the post restoration fettling can be done while you use it. a very rare opportunity. Also. this car has the steel bodyshell with aluminium roof and doors (earlier versions were all aluminium) and the 1. 98cc 90bhp engine. Well known in Lancia Club circles (it has been owned by various members) the car benefits from a restoration carried out during August/September 2013 and comes with associated documentation. We are advised that the renovation was carried out by a well-known and respected restorer who has not compromised in any area. Works undertaken included restoration of the Girling brake callipers and an engine rebuild by Peter Gerrish. One of the last true Lancias introduced before the FIAT takeover. this highly sought after Fulvia Sport Zagato is offered with the aforementioned restoration records and V5 registration document,

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