Plenty of new parts across suspension, brakes, engine, exhaust and more
Over £10,000 + VAT spent on parts alone with receipts
Rare right-hand drive example, originally based in South Africa
The Appeal
The Lancia Fulvia Coupe may well be amongst one of the most handsome cars to ever roll out of Italy. Prized for its performance and movie-star good looks, this is a car that simply got everything right. It was rolled out alongside the boxy and rather starkly lined Berlina, and the Zagato-penned Sport, and for our money, was the best of the trio.
The Series II appeared in 1970 and offered a pretty impressive spec. These included enlarged and improved Girling brakes, a five-speed gearbox and a rather excellent 1298cc V4 engine, which quickly became a particularly well-respected piece of kit on the track.
This particular 1972 right-hand drive example, originally imported from dry South Africa, stands out due to its meticulous restoration. Only 18 months ago, the car underwent a thorough rebuild, costing over £10,000 + VAT on parts alone. The result is a remarkable Italian classic that defies its years - and offers an incredible prospect for any dedicated enthusiast.
History and Paperwork
Built in 1972
Ex-South African example
Imported to the UK in 2018
In current ownership since import
Restoration finished over 18 months ago and has covered a little over 200 km since
Over £10,000 + VAT spent on parts alone, with all receipts available
Currently indicates 11,272km on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
With its handsome lines and original-spec headlights, this SA car is in superb order
All four wheel arches were professionally rolled, welded shut, and sealed to allow for wider tyres and prevent rust
Aluminium bonnet and boot lid
Re-chromed door handles, handbrake, wiper fixings, and Lancia grill badge
New door locks (boot, glovebox, and petrol flap locks are original and all work) Zinc plated nuts and bolts
Cromodora copy wheels
Dunlop tyres
Fully Waxoyled
New seals all around, including windscreen
Fully soundproofed
Corbeau seats with optional lumbar support (pump) for the driver's seat
Three-point static seat belts
New carpets (grey mats from an old Porsche)
New headlining
Original Lancia jack, ratchet, socket, and tool pouch included
All lights (doors, interior, boot, under bonnet) work
The Mechanics
1,300cc V4 powerplant
Manual transmission with 5 gears
Engine rebuilt with:
New piston rings
Main and big end bearings
Valve springs (inner and outer)
Valves
Valve guides
Timing chain
Chain guide
Stronger head bolts
Water pump
Alternator brushes
All coolant pipes, etc.
Gearbox has had:
New seals all around
Various bearings
New clutch plate
And new thrust bearing
Brakes have been subject to:
Caliper rebuild
New seals
New pistons
Zinc plating
New discs
New seals
New pistons
New brake balancer
New servo
New master cylinder
EBC Greenstuff pads
HEL braided brake lines
Other new parts include:
Re-lined handbrake shoes
All new rubber bushes (silent blocks) for suspension, engine, subframe, etc.
Front leaf spring rollers
Gaz adjustable shocks all around, specifically made for Fulvia coupes
Refurbished steering box
New old stock heater
Heater valve
New petrol tank (£550) and sender
All modern fuel lines
New exhaust
New FAG wheel bearings all around (£200 each)
Electric fuel pump to assist cold starting, then runs off the mechanical pump
Engine bay and all mechanical components look in superb order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues, no matter how minor
We understand the car to be starting, driving, shifting and braking as expected
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Auction Details
Year1972
Make
Lancia
Model
Fulvia
Colour
White
Odometer
11,272 Kilometres
Engine size1300
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Sutton Coldfield
CountyWest Midlands
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
32 Bids
pdiddy1••••£22,00006/08/24
morgan_••••£20,00006/08/24
JayPrit••••£19,75006/08/24
J Hills••••£19,50006/08/24
JayPrit••••£19,25006/08/24
alex.du••••£19,00006/08/24
J Hills••••£18,50006/08/24
morgan_••••£18,25006/08/24
Gmac194••••£17,75006/08/24
930t••••£17,50006/08/24
alex.du••••£17,25006/08/24
930t••••£17,00005/08/24
F2JP••••£16,75003/08/24
930t••••£16,50003/08/24
F2JP••••£16,25003/08/24
VFurfar••••£16,00003/08/24
F2JP••••£15,75003/08/24
VFurfar••••£15,50003/08/24
F2JP••••£15,25003/08/24
930t••••£15,00003/08/24
930t••••£14,75003/08/24
F2JP••••£14,27503/08/24
VFurfar••••£14,00002/08/24
911f••••£13,75001/08/24
VFurfar••••£13,50001/08/24
John Cl••••£13,25031/07/24
Ush20st••••£13,00030/07/24
Ush20st••••£12,50030/07/24
John Cl••••£11,50030/07/24
VFurfar••••£10,00030/07/24
Skyedri••••£9,50030/07/24
VFurfar••••£9,00030/07/24
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