Description
The introduction of the Fulvia saloon in 1963 maintained Lancia’s reputation for innovation in automobile design. Designed by Antonio Fessia, the boxy-styled Appia replacement featured an all-new, narrow-angle, V4, overhead-camshaft engine; front wheel drive; independent front suspension by double wishbones and disc brakes all round. A 2+2 coupé on a shorter wheelbase was launched in 1965.
Though mechanically similar, the beautiful newcomer had all the visual presence its progenitor lacked and came with a 1,216cc engine producing 80bhp. In 1967 the model was up-rated with the 1,298cc, 85bhp engine, becoming the Fulvia Rallye 1.3. Tuned, lightweight ‘HF’ versions provided increased performance and formed the basis of the works’ highly successful rally programme that saw the Fulvia HF1600 secure Lancia’s first Manufacturers’ World Championship in 1972.
This wonderful Lancia Fulvia Coupè Rallye S 1.3 comes to the auction with Italian paperwork. Finished in red Montebello with brown leather interior, it is presented in overall good condition. This version of the Fulvia Rallye 1.3 S has the lighter engine powered by 87 HP to 90HP with oil cooler and brake booster. Not to be missed.
