Lancia Fulvia Coupe Series 2 1.3

Lancia Fulvia Coupe Series 2 1.3

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essexstu

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515 posts

117 months

Tuesday 9th February 2016
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Hi, I am looking to buy a classic car for long term enjoyment and investment and I love the look of the Fulvia. There are few for sale and prices range from £10k to circa £15k. The 1.6HF cars are worth considerably more.

What is general consensus on these little coupes, are values like to climb over £20k in the next ten years and should I buy one?

If yes, does anyone have a cherished one to sell?

richardgcs

150 posts

141 months

Tuesday 9th February 2016
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Good morning, I have a Fulvia 1600hf and love it.If I was looking for a 1.3 I woud be looking at a series 1, 1.3s,the last of the series 1 (1969). Aluminium doors bonnet boot,oil cooler 5hp more than 1.3 and a 4speed (levalonga) gearbox,which is much nicer to use thsn the later 5speed, this is of course my opinion,other opinions are available. As for values who can say,there are lots for sale in Italy and germany-look at mobile.de site autoscout etc. I think the HF versions will continue to rise in value because of rarity but not so much the 1.3. I would advise looking for the best bodywork,they are money pits if any rust,the mechanicals (1.3) are easy to find/repair.

racerbob

270 posts

179 months

Tuesday 9th February 2016
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Hi, I've had a series one Rallye 1.3 which i really enjoyed, I've currently got a series 2 1.3s which I also enjoy. I think the 5 speeder is better once you get used to it. My series 2 came from Italy and as has been said, buy one with the best bodywork you can find, look everywhere and use a magnet !!

They are really good cars and don't drive like any other FWD car I have experienced. £12 - £15k should get you a good one, forgot to mention, check the front subframe really carefully, they rust badly and can split / crack, but this problem is usually visible, sometimes they have been repaired / re-inforced which if done correctly is ok (my series one was like this and gave no problems, good luck

Mart-1

441 posts

199 months

Tuesday 9th February 2016
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I've sent an e-mail

I might (stress might) sell mine if another purchase goes ahead

dinkel

26,884 posts

257 months

Friday 12th February 2016
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Love the Zagato Sport:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=406...

I was amazed what a great they are. So elegant compared to a period Alfa. Little V4 is a turbine on those 4 Solex carbs.

POORCARDEALER

8,523 posts

240 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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Series 3 cars are considered less desriable...I have just spent £3K putting sills and floors into my Italian import series 2 car...dont presume that if you buy one from a warm climate it will have no rust, they often do....they are great cars, you shouldnt lose money on one, will proabaly creep up over the years

Kevbo49

12 posts

97 months

Sunday 21st February 2016
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I've had a series 3 Coupe & currently have a series 2 Fulvia Sport Zagato 1.3. I can thoroughly recommend them as classic cars, but buy wisely!

As has been indicated the early cars are most desirable but a nice original series 3 is a great car in its own right.If you've not already, have a look at the Lancia Motor Club or Lancisti sites, lots of info there.

Prices, I guess will rise along with the general trend but Lancia isn't as well known as Alfa which has probably held prices back compared to the Alfa 105 Bertone. However, more coverage in the classic car press may see prices inflate for nice cars.


essexstu

Original Poster:

515 posts

117 months

Wednesday 24th February 2016
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Thanks for the advice. I have hopefully found a nice one from abroad. Has had strip down and respray with photos to prove and fully refurbished front sub frame and engine.

racerbob

270 posts

179 months

Friday 26th February 2016
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Good luck with it. Just been out in mine for the first time since last November. Brilliant cars. Check the steering box oil level, they tend to get neglected.

essexstu

Original Poster:

515 posts

117 months

Sunday 6th March 2016
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racerbob said:
Good luck with it. Just been out in mine for the first time since last November. Brilliant cars. Check the steering box oil level, they tend to get neglected.
Thanks ravening, will do. I have put down a deposit on a nice 1972 1.3s coupe which hopefully will be on a ship from South Africa on the 18th.

What is the best club to join for meets, shows and information?

racerbob

270 posts

179 months

Monday 7th March 2016
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Lancia Motor Club (UK) would be a good start point.

AREA

497 posts

224 months

Wednesday 23rd March 2016
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Good luck! I hope that you really enjoy it.

I bought our Series 1 a year ago almost to the day. It is such great fun. It's not fast, but it isn't embarrassed in modern traffic although motorways are a little tedious. But get of the Mway or urban thoroughfare and every journey feels like you're on the Targa Florio.

And it gets such a great reaction from other people. I've had some wonderful and interesting conversations with strangers coming up to talk about the car that have all added to the enjoyment of ownership.

There was a good article by Robert Croucher in Octane magazine last year where he summed up the Fulvia as "The thinking man's Mini Cooper S" and compared the Italian marques (that I have a passion for): "if Ferrari is the equivalent of Dolce & Gabbana, Alfa Romeo of Giorgio Armani, then Lancia is Loro Piana." Sums it up well.


Have fun.

dinkel

26,884 posts

257 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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Kevbo49 said:
Prices, I guess will rise along with the general trend but Lancia isn't as well known as Alfa which has probably held prices back compared to the Alfa 105 Bertone. However, more coverage in the classic car press may see prices inflate for nice cars.
The Lancia is so much more refined compared to a 105. I'd choose a Bertone over a Fulvia because of the boldness. The well sorted V4 is a jewel though.

essexstu

Original Poster:

515 posts

117 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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Well here she is! Just need to MOT and register her now. The dogleg gearbox will take a bit of getting used to!






dinkel

26,884 posts

257 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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How good does that yellowish look on your car!

POORCARDEALER

8,523 posts

240 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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essexstu said:
Well here she is! Just need to MOT and register her now. The dogleg gearbox will take a bit of getting used to!





Looks very straight on the bodywork....nice car

racerbob

270 posts

179 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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That really looks a peach of a car, hope you enjoy it. I find on mine that I miss 2nd gear out until the oil is warm, so go 1st straight to 3rd. Once warm it works fine, and it not that often that you need 1st gear.

Been out in mine today, always cheers me up.


essexstu

Original Poster:

515 posts

117 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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Thanks, I like her! I'm sure after a few spins out I will get used to the gearchange.