Highlights

Comprehensive restoration completed with new parts
Equipped with leather bucket seats and new original green upholstery
Engine rebuilt with electronic ignition and mechanical fuel pump
In current ownership since 2017

The Appeal

Is the Fulvia Coupe one of the most handsome classics out there? It's our humble opinion that it's high up the list. Nimble-handling, comfortable and capable of miracles on the track, the Fulvia follows a very clear family tree to the 1930s - and completely revolutionised what a front-wheel-drive car could be capable of, too.

While there were other front-wheel motors proving themselves on the rally circuit - the Mini had certainly turned plenty of heads - the Fulvia was no pure city car. It was sporty, charismatic and paradoxically relaxed. It simply felt more refined and defined than its squat British rival and, in the modern day, has gone down as an excellent all-rounder.

This handsome example underwent a comprehensive restoration in recent years, which has left it in excellent condition from top to bottom. The black and red livery is a fine recapture of the Montecarlo special edition—a rich red with a matte black bonnet and boot lid accented by yellow lamps and number roundels.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1973
4 registered keepers from new
Purchased by the current owner in 2017
Comprehensive restoration completed with new parts

The Condition

Bodywork has been resprayed
Impressive red and black rally livery, with only light signs of wear
Period appearance with distinctive continental yellow fog lamp lenses
Distinctive gold alloys
Underside appears solid and free of corrosion
Leather bucket seats in fine order, with only light signs of use
Green carpets in very good order
Restored counters with clear artificial glass
Wooden fascias in fine condition, with only minimal signs of wear

The Mechanics

1.3-Litre V4
5-speed manual transmission
Engine rebuilt with electronic ignition
Previously fitted with an electric fuel pump, recently returned to an original mechanical pump
Electric pump retained and is included in the sale
All-around new bushings, rubbers, and shock absorbers
We understand the car to be in fine working order, with no reported mechanical issues

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