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1974 Lancia Fulvia S3

The Lancia Fulvia is hands down one of my favorite Italian machines. This delicate looking coupe went on to flex its muscle in competition and was the spark that lit over two decades of World Rally dominance by Lancia. A bit rarer than the similar vintage Alfa Romeo GTV, the Fulvia was a technical tour de force in true Lancia fashion, featuring a narrow angle V4 engine, front-wheel drive and four-wheel disc brakes. This Fulvia for sale in Georgia is a later Series 3 model and is a good, driver quality car.

1974 Lancia Fulvia S3

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This Fulvia was purchased in Brescia Italy, and shipped to the U.S. in September of 2007. Since then it has had the starter, muffler, and battery replaced, and the brake cylinder rebuilt. The odometer reads 68800km, which is about 42750 original miles. It is in excellent running condition, and is a pleasure to drive. It has been driven regularly but lightly and only in good weather. The paint is not original but is the original color, and is in good condition with a nice gloss and only minor imperfections. There is no visible rust anywhere on the car, however there are some bubbles in the paint in a few spots where rust may be developing underneath. (see photos)

The interior is also in very nice condition with seats and carpet only showing light wear. This car is in very original condition, with no alterations or modifications. Lights, turn signals, gauges, heater, radio, etc. all work properly. This car is a perfectly reliable and fun car to drive as is, or suitable for restoration for someone looking for a show car.

With a starting bid of $8,000, this Fulvia is priced quite attractively, as good quality cars are commanding in the $10,000 to $15,000 range these days, at least. I'd certainly do a thorough look over of any rust issues that might not be readily apparent, but aside from that, someone will be getting a good car here.

-Paul

1974 Lancia Fulvia S3

The Lancia Fulvia is one of my favorite Italian coupes. It's slanted grille, delicate roofline and proportions that suggest a larger car than you would think give it presence to which new cars can not hold a candle. I've always dreamed of owning one, but sadly, this V4 powered rally legend is getting more and more expensive by the minute, at least in the US market. Scour the classifieds in Europe, however, and it's another story. Here is a clean example with a repaint and original interior for sale at a reasonable price in my homeland, Portugal.

1974 Lancia Fulvia S3

Currently in a very good condition. Carefully maintained. Excellent mechanical condition. Repainted 7 years ago, remains very, very nice with no defaults. Absolutely rust free! The interior and chrome were in perfect condition and still original. This Fulvia shows all the original details. Very clean car with nice looks.

At €8,500 (~ $11,300), even including the cost of shipping stateside, this represents a good value for a well preserved Fulvia. These cars are beginning to see a rise in values and given their history and significance, will continue on an upswing as enthusiasts come to appreciate them.

-Paul

1974 Lancia Fulvia 1300 S3

We’ve covered a lot of cars on this blog which have contributed to the impressive collection of World Rally victories Lancia has amassed over the years, but the following car is where it all started. In 1972, The Fulvia Coupe won the International Championship and the famed Monte Carlo Rally after the final Alpine Renault retired due to mechanical failure. The Fulvia was praised in the motoring press as being a triumph of engineering, no doubt in part to their front-drive chassis, four wheel disc brakes and innovative V4 set at an angle in the engine bay. Here we have a 1974 example for sale with the famed red and black livery colors of the era. This car has the 1.3 “S” motor producing 92 horsepower.

1974 Lancia Fulvia 1300 S3

Upon its release in 1967, the American magazine Road & Track described the Fulvia as a precision motorcar, an engineering tour de force, mostly because of its original specifications. A front-wheel-drive car in the sports car world was pretty unusual, but not as much as the narrow 1.3 V4 engine, mounted with a 45° angle. This allowed the engine to be mounted in a very forward position, allowing for a roomier cockpit. Offered in numerous bodies, trim levels and engine powers, no Fulvia was as famous as the 1600 HF which allowed Lancia to take first place in the 1972 FIA International Championship for Manufacturers rally series. We are happy to offer for sale this exceptionally well-preserved example of Lancia Fulvia 1300 S 3 Coupe. In fully original specifications, this Fulvia Coupe S3 only has 70,000 km on the clock, which is very likely to be the original mileage given the outstanding preservation of this Fulvia. Still sporting its original Italian Targa Nera, this all original Fulvia Coupe 1300 S3 is immediately available in Italy.

THe asking price of €20,000 (~$26,000 USD) is about in line with where values of Fulvias are going these days. They are not as common or coveted as their contemporary, the Alfa Romeo GTV, but these diminutive, well proportioned coupes are beginning to claim their fair share of the limelight due to Lancia's storied rally history and the innovative engineering manufactured into them.

Here is some vintage footage from the 1972 Monte Carlo Rally, where the Fulvia 1.6 HF claimed victory:

-Paul