1975 Lancia Fulvia Monte Carlo

Equipment

Red paintwork, Matte black bonnet and boot lid, Black leatherette upholstery, 14-inch Cromodora alloy wheels, Polished Lancia centre caps, 1.3-litre V4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, Flared wheel arches, Sports bucket seats, Front and rear bumper delete, Additional driving lamps with covers, Three-spoke Luisi leather steering wheel, Monte Carlo bonnet decal, Black carpets, Driver’s wing mirror, Fulvia dashboard script, Dash clock, Front seat belts, Spare wheel, Spare keys.

Exterior

Inspired by the iconic 1972 Monte Carlo Rally-winning Fulvia HF driven by Munari and Mannucci, this low mileage ‘75 Coupé looks sensational beneath our studio lighting. As per factory spec, the glossy red body features wider wheel arches, a matte black bonnet and boot lid, additional driving lamps, and no bumpers. The two-tone paintwork presents extremely well and must be the finest we’ve seen of any Fulvia; she’s pin sharp along both sides and the panel gaps are spot on all round. Filling the arches are 14-inch Cromodora alloy wheels in perfect condition with the original polished centre caps all present and correct.

Interior

Inside you’re greeted by the correct HF bucket seats in black vinyl, both unmarked. Despite being nearly 50 years old the condition of the interior is excellent and free from modification. The car has never been fitted with a radio and so the original Fulvia script is pleasingly still fitted above the glovebox. The chunky three-spoke leather steering wheel feels great in hand and all the switchgear works as it should. None of the trims are loose and in the footwells you’ll find tailored black carpets.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

We have sold a few low mileage Fulvias over the years but this is without doubt the best-driving one of the lot. Its narrow V4 engine is a characterful little number and paired with the five-speed transmission it really is a joy to drive. She pulls very well indeed and we’re pleased to report no synchromesh issues with the gearbox.

History File

The Fulvia HF’s victory in the 1972 Monte Carlo Rally prompted Lancia to create a special version to mark the prestigious achievement. The result was the Fulvia Monte Carlo which, with its wider arches, anti-glare matte black bonnet and lack of bumpers, closely resembled the victorious No. 14 HF of Sandro Munari and Mario Mannucci.

Residing in Italy until late 2014, this particular example was supplied new in February 1975. Since arriving in the UK the car has been fully road registered with only 2 keepers showing on the V5.