Lot 335: 1966 Lancia Fulvia 1.2 Coupe - FIA Papers

It was in 1965 that Lancia launched the Fulvia coupe. Designed in-house, it was powered by a twin camshaft V4 engine of 1,216cc producing 80bhp, while the 1.2 HF - for High Fidelity - followed with less trim and 88bhp. In 1966 capacity rose to 1,294cc, helping to realise in the 1.3 HF the start of a long and illustrious rally career. For 1968 engine capacity increased again to 1,584cc: the 1968 1.6 HF, boasting 114bhp (and 118mph/0-60mph in 9.9 seconds), a five speed gearbox, wider tyres on 13in alloy wheels, fibreglass wheel arches and 7in inner headlamps, represented the ultimate development of the Fulvia - a fact proved by victory in the 1969 Mediterranean, Elba and RAC Rallies and the 84 Hour Marathon de la Route. 1969 also saw the appearance of the Fulvia Series 2. Detail changes were numerous, while the 1.6 HF had revised front suspension, new flared wheel arches and 14in alloy wheels. 1974 saw the final Series 3 cars with largely cosmetic alterations before production finally ceased in 1976 - by when the Fulvia coupe had netted both the 1972 and '74 World Rally Championships. This early Fulvia is described by its vendor as being in good condition overall. It has been neatly upgraded for historic racing and rallying, featuring a roll cage, racing bucket seats, four point racing seat harnesses, aluminium wheels and a race clutch in combination with some sensible upgrading of the engine components. Finished in red and black with red and white interior, this pretty and elegant front wheel drive coupe comes complete with FIA and CSAI papers and must represent a fantastic and affordable entry into historic motor sport.Diese frhe Fulvia wird vom Einlieferer als in gutem Zustand beschrieben. Das Fahrzeug wurde professionell fr den Einsatz in historischen Rallies und Rennen vorbereitet, so wurden unter anderem ein berrollkfig, Rennschalensitze mit Vier-Punkt-Hosentrgergurten, eine Rennkupplung eingebaut sowie einige Motormodifikationen vorgenommen. Dieses attractive frontangetriebene Coupe wird mit FIA- und CSAI-Papieren angeboten. Ein sicherlich interessanter Einstieg in den historischen Motorsport.