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1972 Lancia Fulvia Series II 1600 Sport (Zagato)
Registration Number: 113 MKL 75 (French registered)
Chassis Number: 818. 750* 001632*
Recorded Mileage: c. 16, 500 kilometres
- Desirable 1600HF variant
- Subject of an extensive restoration
- Offered with Omicron inspection report
- £11, 730 in remedial works (2022), at current mileage
Maintaining Lancia’s unparalleled reputation for innovation in automobile design, the Fulvia saloon arrived in 1963, and two years later was followed by a 2+2 coupé on a shorter wheelbase. Though mechanically similar, the newcomer had all the visual presence its progenitor lacked. Tuned ‘HF’ versions provided increased performance, while for the style conscious there was the eye-catching Sport Zagato, characterised by one of the Milanese carrozzeria’s typically lightweight and aerodynamic bodies. Introduced in 1965 with the 1, 216cc engine, the Sport Zagato was later offered with the 1, 231cc, 1, 298cc and eventually the 1, 584cc HF unit. A five-speed gearbox was standard equipment from 1971. Production ceased in 1972. Lighter and more nimble than the standard Fulvia, the Sport distinguished itself in competition, particularly in long distance events - Fulvia Sport Zagatos scored highly in the Sebring 12 Hours and Daytona 24 Hours (where a Sport earned a class win in 1969). Ex-works HF rally cars aside, the Sport Zagato is the most desirable and collectible of all the Fulvias and undeniably one of the most striking designs of its era.
One of just 800 Fulvia Sport 1600s produced between 1971 and 1972, this beautiful LHD example was the subject of a comprehensive restoration in the early 2000s by the then owner of Paris’ main Morgan Motor Company dealership. Work was entrusted to Lancia specialists Atelier Reve and Xavier Bouron, with a number of invoices on file to support.
The Lancia was purchased by our current vendors directly from the above Parisian Morgan dealer, with the car joining an important private collection in the UK. In 2022 the Lancia was sent to leading marque specialists Omicron Engineering for an inspection and the undertaking of any required remedial works.
After a detailed inspection a number of minor issues were identified, which were methodically worked through. An inspection report and detailed invoice outlines the work completed, which included the fitting of a new wiring loom and attending to various minor electrical issues, adjusting and resetting the timing, going through the fuelling system, rebuilding the carburettors, fitting a new fuel pump and correcting any leaks, adjusting the steering, adjusting/ bleeding the brakes, also repainting the boot area and one of the doors. A bill for £11, 730 supports the above works.
Reported to now be running and driving beautifully, this must now rank as one of the finest examples available of this rare model, which makes for an exotic and interesting alternative to more obvious European competitors of the period.
Note: Interested parties should note that the Lancia is supplied on a French title document, as such import duties may be liable at the local prevailing rate.
