A jewel-like front-wheel-drive coupé on a narrow-angle V4 — and the car that took Lancia rallying.
A jewel-like small coupé that carried Lancia's reputation for engineering finesse into the 1960s and 70s. Introduced as a saloon in 1963 and joined by the shapely Coupé in 1965, the Fulvia used an unusual narrow-angle V4 driving the front wheels, with a five-speed gearbox and disc brakes all round — refined, beautifully made and rewarding to drive.
It was also the car that took Lancia back into front-line motorsport: in 1.6-litre HF form, with lightweight panels and a tuned engine, the Fulvia won the 1972 Monte Carlo Rally and the International Championship for Manufacturers.
A beautifully engineered small classic with genuine rally pedigree; standard Coupés remain an accessible entry to Lancia, while the 1.6 HF and Sport Zagato occupy a firmer, more collectible tier.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulvia Coupé (1.2 / 1.3 / 1.3S) | 1965–1976 | Series production | Narrow-angle Lancia V4, front-wheel drive, five-speed, disc brakes all round; the enthusiast's mainstream Fulvia, built in large numbers. |
| Fulvia Coupé 1.6 HF & Sport Zagato | Late 1960s–1970s | Small-series | 1.6-litre V4 (to ~115–130 hp); the small-series rally-bred HF (the 1972 Monte Carlo winner) and the Zagato-bodied fastback Sport; the sought halo cars. |
Authenticate stamped chassis and engine numbers against factory or club records. For the Fulvia Coupé specifically, confirm variant identity (1.2 / 1.3 / 1.3S / 1.6 HF / Sport Zagato) and authenticate any HF or Zagato bodywork against factory and club records.
Confirm body originality, panel identity and restoration standard against a Lancia specialist.
Confirm continuous service history and any rebuild history for the engine, transmission and driveline against a marque specialist.
Restoration standard, originality of body and driveline, and any documented ownership record are the main value drivers.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
HF competition cars and the rare 'Fanalone' 1.6 HF trade higher still.
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
Standard Coupés remain an accessible entry to Lancia; the 1.6 HF and Sport Zagato occupy a firmer, more collectible tier, and HF competition cars and the rare 'Fanalone' trade higher still.
Authored against aggregate public-market data and named price guides as set out in What to Pay; regional readings are independent, not FX conversions.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Historics | 1976 Lancia Fulvia 1.3S Coupé | — | £15,932 Sold |
A beautifully engineered small classic with genuine rally pedigree; standard Coupés remain an accessible entry to Lancia, while the 1.6 HF and Sport Zagato occupy a firmer, more collectible tier.
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