Lot 173: 1971 Lancia Fulvia Sport 1300 Zagato

The introduction of the Fulvia saloon in 1963 maintained Lancia’s unparalleled reputation for innovation in automobile design. The boxily-styled Appia replacement featured an all new, narrow-angle (13-degree) overhead-camshaft V4 engine; front wheel drive; independent front suspension by double wishbones; and disc brakes all round. A 2+2 coupe 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 1,216cc 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 eponymous 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 1967 with the 1,298cc (87bhp) engine, the Zagato was later offered with the 1.6-litre 115bhp HF unit. A five-speed gearbox was standard equipment from 1971. Production ceased in 1972 after Zagato had manufactured around 7,000 cars. Lighter and more nimble than the standard-bodied 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.

This left-hand drive Fulvia Sport Zagato received a new engine at 48,500 kilometres (current odometer reading: 70,804) and comes with bills from Autohaus Grupp. The car is offered with bills of sale (to Peter Kaus) and German Fahrzeugbrief. We are advised that the engine is in running condition.

Cette Fulvia Sport Zagato, qui a été équipée d'un moteur neuf à 48 500 km (l'actuel compteur affiche 70 804 km), est accompagnée d'un dossier de factures d'Autohaus Grupp. Elle est offerte à la vente avec les factures de vente (à Peter Kaus) et son Fahrzeugbrief allemand. Nous savons que son moteur est en état de fonctionnement.