1965 Lancia Fulvia Coupe - Rare First Year Production

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Full engine rebuild by Lancia specialist.

Re bored block

New Pistons/ Rings (76. 4)

Main/ conrod/ thrust bearings

Oil pump gear set

Timing chain/ guide

Correct replacement head 818. 100 (rare) and associated machining.

Replacement thermostat housing

Rebuilt dynamo

New voltage regulator

Work all completed last year, and now currently running in nicely at 600km so far. (Bills for £7k)

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Unique collector’s car.

Dark Lancia Blue paintwork, with the original Bordeaux TVE interior, grey carpets.

First Year of Production with pre-production features.

Low mileage 28, 000 km / 17, 000 miles

Family owned, from Naples. Bought new by Signora Maria Grazia Cirillo on 27th November 1965 from Neapolitan dealer Giuseppe Abruzzese. It is then believed that the car passed to her “Nipote” or grandson.

Superb conserved condition throughout.

Matching numbers - Chassis 818. 130. 4512 Engine 818. 130. 4671

Nice documentation.

Imported from Naples via a dealer in 2022.

This is the most original S1 Fulvia on the market today, wonderful to drive and superbly quiet and sophisticated on the move.

The Fulvia coupe first appeared in 1965 with a shorter and 100kg lighter chassis. Designed by Pietro Castagnero with a concave rear panel and rear window, and unique to Series 1 cars, a very wide V-shape to the front bumper and grill, with a high roof, it had a very distinctive look.

The 1216cc V4 single block engine produced a 80 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 77 lb/ ft @ 4000rpm.

Those that understand these cars in depth, know that the first series Fulvia is a jewel of a car, benefiting from the very best of Lancia’s high quality engineering practices.

Recent Work

New water pump

New fuel pump

New carburettor mount

New clutch

New thermostat

Front callipers rebuilt

New seatbelts

New dynamo and fan belts

New rear dampers

Steering wheel “artisan” restored

Comprehensively serviced with new ignition components, engine oil/ filter, gearbox oils, brake fluid change, carb balance, valve clearances, water hose/ fuel pipes as required.