Description
The coupe version of Lancia Fulvia was introduced in 1965. It featured Zaccone Mina's trademark 12-degree V 4 engine placed at a 45-degree tilt in front of the transaxle. The ensuing lowered center of gravity was independently suspended via wishbones with single leaf springs at the front and a beam axle with Panhard rod over leaf springs at the rear. The first series was produced from 1966 to 1969 and was offered in street and HF (High Fidelity) competition oriented versions with 1. 2, 1. 3 and 1. 6 lt engines. In 1970 the Series 2 was introduced featuring a revised 5-speed gearbox and larger more efficient Girling brakes. Notably 20 Fulvias were used by Squadra Corse team to establish Lancia's triumphant return in motorsports by winning the International Championship for Manufacturers with epitome victory of Sandro Munari's and Mario Mannucci's car at the 1972 Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo.
The Series 2 Coupe 3 offered was produced in 1975 in Dover White exterior over Nero leatherette interior for its first owner in Athens, Greece. Four decades later it was acquired by a Lancia Fulvia collector who had the car extensively restored from the grounds up. The body was sand blasted to bare metal and fitted with new alloy lids, alloy doors and steel floors to be finished in the original Dover White. The engine, steering, suspension, brakes and electrics were overhauled to as new condition. The 2 year long process was awarded in 2019 Concours d’ Elegance and tested in local exercise regularity rallies in 2023. The car is offered in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition throughout and comes with a comprehensive file of bodywork photos as well as invoices from most reputable part suppliers in Europe and US.
Specifications
Year: 1975
Make: Lancia
Model: Fulvia Coupe 3
Series: 2
Chassis number: 818. 630* 068763*
Engine number: 818. 303* 118532*
Engine type: 45-degree tilt, 1298cc, 4-cyl. in 12-degree V configuration, single cylinder head over double overhead camshafts, twin Dellorto DHLB 35 carburetted, 9. 5 to 1 comp. Ratio, 89 bhp at 6000 rpm, 113 Nm at 5100 rpm
Transmission type: 5-speed, manual
Suspension: independent double wishbone with single leaf spring at the front, beam axle with panhard rod with leaf springs at the rear
Exterior color, code: Dover White
Interior color, trim: Nero, leatherette
Odometer reading: 08446 km
Registration:
- Greek Historic Vehicle Permit, issued 2024
Participations:
16th Concours d’ Elegance, 3rd in Class, 2019
51st International Philpa Rally, 2023
Philpa Winter Rally, 2023
Additional documents:
- MoT records for years 2018 and 2024
- Parts invoices, 2020 from: Rosso Corsa (IT), Cavalitto (IT), Omicron (UK), M. A. R. A. (IT), Cicognani (IT), Coppola Oldtimer (IT), Il Sor Passo (IT) and Italian Auto Parts (US).
