Lancia Fulvia Zagato 1600 restoration Part 5. Mechanicals done, time for paint

[@oldanslo]

Harry Metcalfe - The patron saint of auto restoration.

[@tomtheeagle1]

Major qualification to being a saint is to be dead! Thankfully he's still with us.

[@marcryvon]

@C. Fecteau-AU-MJ13 But, but, Jay is still with us, no ?? Why you di you "HAD an empire" ?

[@sh-hg4eg]

@@marcryvon what?

[@Strike86]

The engineering in that front subframe is exquisite - it looks almost modern!

[@TheAndre8900]

Lancia from middle 50's to the early 80's when Fiat took over was such ahead in engineering chassis and engines. Then everything became ''cutting corners and costs'' what a shame.

[@JohnyMcNeal]

@@TheAndre8900 Feels like everything thst had something woth fiat went down... lancia, alfa, fiat itself (I mean just look at thr redesign time frame and new models time frame...), layer on FCA. I really hope they won't screw PSA now as more competition is betternfor us customers.

[@zopEnglandzip]

Mercedes using die cast and fabricated ally sub frames on the 2000 s class, tesla and their giga press doing the same now.

[@martinrichardhorrocks9869]

@@TheAndre8900 Lancia bankrupted itself twice with poor choices, overseen first by Gianni Lancia in 1956 and second by Fessia into the early 70s. FIAT bailed out a company with a badly aging product rang. Using outside expertise and parts, Lancia built Statos, Beta, Integrale, plus competition cars ( Abarth project numbers) like 037, S4, GpA I ntegrale, LC3 etc. Be grateful to Fait, all those cars used Fiat money and running gear (or Ferrari V6 in acouple of cases.)

[@peterbrimer1271]

How can anyone give this a 👎. Thanks Harry brilliant review it’s great following the progress of this car.

[@vooveks]

I’ve decided that this is my favourite car of all time. No question. That cheeky, sporty, Italian-ness is just right.

[@omega19uk]

Harry the farmer came out...." did you paint that rocker cover"...."no...just cleaned it up"....Harry..."Be still my beating heart"...Full kudos to you for keeping these little chems on the road...my experiences with Lancia was a Fulvia 1600..and a Beta HPE vulomex....never to be repeated.

[@johnchurch4705]

I had a HPE Volumex as a daily driver, it went to live in Singapore 🇸🇬.

[@michaelfleming8517]

Another fabulous video Harry. Really enjoyed that. Thank you. So good that you take on restoring beautiful cars like this so a few of them stay on the road. And great to see the various specialists that still exist in this country doing the required work.

[@stephencook754]

I'm on the verge of having my '66 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT repainted. Your videos inspire me to get this done, yet at the same time are terrifying for what we might find under the paint. Bravely-ish, I'll move forward.

[@Gentleman...Driver]

Begin in automn, just to be sure you can drive it in spring next year...

[@stevepearce6689]

Stay the course Stephen. Don't sway. Crowd funding may be sought.....

[@marcryvon]

I can only sa GOOD luck, brave Stephen ! 🤞

[@Porkycheun]

Fingers crossed! 🙃🤞

[@manuelattard9983]

I hope you were still in time to watch the paint stripping video before going ahead with your purchase :)

[@titanus49]

A very nice dark blue Lancia Flavia Coupe in the background. I remember seeing one of these as kid in 1965, and was stunned at just how beautiful it was, made every other car look very archaic and crude.

[@lgriestra]

What a beautiful little engine!

[@truthseeker8483]

It would be a great design today for a compact hatch

[@ivoredwards3021]

Totally agree. In the early 90’s I worked at a motor museum that had two Lotus (Colin Chapman) test & development shallow V4 engines. They looked almost exactly the same as the lotus twin cam units that we all know, but we’re slightly wider & had crudely engineered wider rocker covers. I don’t think they were ever used in production & those two lotus V4’s are the only ones I’ve ever known of.

[@VirtualGuth]

This was wonderful. As a child, I used to be incredibly fascinated with television shows that showed the processes involved in how things were made. As an adult I find watching proper craftsmen such as these, who have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to essentially "re-make" something such as your Fulvia Zagato, to be even more fascinating.

[@chrisflemington819]

I’m looking forward to your next visit. I recall some 55 years ago helping a local farmer put the engine back into his Fulvia HF after it received some terminal damage on a local club rally! He asked me if I could help lift the engine and gearbox as a unit back into the body. As I had a Mini at the time I couldn’t see how this was as easy as he claimed but it turned out to be relatively simple job and only took a day. It was a beautiful little car and whilst I now have an MG I’ve always admired both the Fulvia’s but alas I’m now too old to enjoy one.

[@liammartin2389]

Nothing better than a British ‘shed’ and skilled people

[@mal_752]

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@naalsoegat]

I'm so glad there are people like Harry that spend the money to keep these classics in good nick.

[@paz6918]

Relaxing, informative, inspiring, engaging, joyful stuff. You really are top drawer Mr Metcalf.

[@willgrime]

The debate on colour is interesting. Black is a swine to maintain: shows every swirl mark, every speck of dust, every bit of bird poo; but it also shows off the lines to perfection, and does look elegant, as well as revealing the creativity and thought that Spada put into the shaping on the shell. The red is rather garish in my view, and while it draws the eye, it doesn’t do the car any favours when your gaze gets there. It also makes it a little more difficult to travel “under the radar”; you’re always going to get noticed in a red version, whereas the black allows an element of stealth to be applied. I repainted my Fulvia Sport a few years back, from its former beige to Lancia’s traditional deep blue, blu lord. Ten years on I still think it looks great. Whatever we all say, Harry, it’s your car: I’m sure you’ll paint it whatever colour you like, and the result will be fascinating. Thanks for a very interesting series.

[@kahdmus]

These restoration videos are fast becoming my favorite Harry, thank you so much for doing these things RIGHT!

[@brianjkelly1551]

Incredibly excited to see her done. She will be a bella donna ! Harry thanks for keeping these special cars on the road.

[@dirksteffen9375]

That Lancia body restoration would be a prime candidate to do a full length time lapse over the entire restoration if the good gentlemen would agree to this. It would be wonderful to see the car take shape.

[@mikecrowe4674]

This is just great …. Cannot wait to see this little work of automotive art completed. It’s gonna be a real beauty.

[@Matteo_Licata]

Hi Harry: the orange color for your car was "Rosso San Siro" and its number was "192" That was the orangey-red on the Fulvia Sport catalog between 1970-72.

[@harrysgarage]

Yes, that's the one, thanks! Looking forward to seeing it in that colour, even though I did like the car in black..

[@TheTruth-ht7qm]

@@harrysgarage Four thin(1" wide) Metallic Black stripes thru the middle of the Car should do it. Try it on a piece of paper.

[@cutdepiefails6596]

@@harrysgarage that original color is quite bad. You get used to it like an ugly mug, but never ceases to look bad...

[@cutdepiefails6596]

@@harrysgarage do yourself a favour and keep it black. Such an elegant car in it.

[@nonamenameless5495]

As much as I love the vids and the restauration projects, the thought of this great car ending up in this horrid orange instead of the nice black is simply heartbreaking

[@simonzero3815]

Best Sunday night viewing by far.

[@Dave.S.TT600]

the subframe mounted drivetrain is lovely. Thanks for the video!

[@danthefrst]

Harry you do not only good deeds for car entertainment for all of us viewers but also mighty good deeds for car cuture and our car heritage for taking care of thesa mighty fine vehicles! Great thanks and three cheers for Harry. Big thanks from Sweden

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

The floors are sorted; now we deal with everything else. With the thin sheet metal, it’s about like fixing a broken eggshell. The car is in good hands and no doubt will soon be proper again. Great video.

[@marcryvon]

I love the subtle way Harry is putting a touch of pressure on the guys. "So I'll be back in three weeks..." ! 🤣🤣 Meaning "Don't you put my car on the back burner..." Ha !

[@olegivanov2844]

jag and lancia this is what I'm happy to see! Can"t wait to see them finished!

[@kavinskysmith4094]

You know I gotta admit I'm kinda sad that it turns out the damage to the jag was caused by a morris marina in scotland, and not something cool, as I was kinda hoping he had a gangster Jag that had seen some action back in the day, not a feud with some morris's like Mr Bean with those Reliant Robins lol

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Not forgetting the Artic Rolls 🤪🤪👍🏻

[@olegivanov2844]

@@grievuspwn4g3 let's pretend they were!

[@QurttoRco]

The quality of craftmen Harry has talent of finding must be his biggest talent

[@patricklinkous]

Have you seen him separate the chaff from 6 row barley?

[@QurttoRco]

@@patricklinkous lol, good point

[@davesmith9325]

The money he is prepared to throw at these restorations kind of helps. Read that backwards, if the quality wasn't off the map at the prices he is paying, something would be badly wrong with the universe

[@murrayalex4843]

The orange would be a great choice, a uniquely funky 70's colour and original too....a great combo!

[@moyadapne968]

To this old mechanic, the engineering looks a joy.

[@anthonybrand6137]

Wow, this restoration is proving to be so interesting. The engine with those webber carbs is looking good after being refurbished & I can't wait to see what magic the body shop can do with the shell of this car.......stripping all the paint off by hand? That's one major job for starters! Keep up the great work & already looking forward to the next installment.

[@MrNeilg71]

Loving the Fulvia restoration, even more than the Jag project. Great work once again, Harry.

[@davebarron5939]

Always a joy, Thanks Harry.

[@adamharrison8049]

You’re the brave one Harry, you’re paying the bill. Great episode love these restoration updates!

[@mickymouse3491]

Currently my favourite project of Harry’s 👍👍👍. All tradesmen involved are at the top of their game. Britain at its BEST 🇬🇧

[@GasoliniASMR]

Those little V4 engines are jewels

[@axispowerdiesel]

She is gonna be a beaut Harry

[@joshuarosen6242]

I enjoy the normal car reviews but I enjoy the restoration videos even more. My favourites are the road trips but obviously the last 18m hasn’t been a great time for road trips.

[@harrysgarage]

Good job! Yes, road trips aren't easy at the moment and now harvest on the farm is here, I'm going to be busy with that for a few months..

[@notroublesjustbubbles2307]

The gang of guys doing this Lancia seem like 'proper fellas' who know their stuff. I'm really looking forward to the next instalment, and when the car is finished.

[@markdaugherty6378]

Harry hope you get the result you are hoping for, never felt the affection for the Italian engineering enough to covet these vehicles, but love seeing the passion you hold for them.

[@TheRichardmintern]

Love the videos of the Lancia and The Jag. Thanks Harry.

[@patrickoreilly5628]

Full respect due to Harry for pressing on with this and with the Jag.

[@micheltebraake7915]

That will be a beautiful Lancia in Orange with black stripe.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Good to see your doing your bit to keep the restoration industry going in England Harry 👍👍

[@malamute4793]

The most beautiful car ever built !!! Without a doubt !!!

[@johnsmith1474]

Huh?

[@philtucker1224]

What a cute and tiny little beauty! Great power to weight ratio, (I’m sure Colin Chapman would have approved of it) 👍😊

[@reinmansmith]

I’m loving following these restorations, fascinating 👍

[@terrygreen4338]

Thanks for the update amazing what a good body shop can do Great how the engine looks carbs look like new cheers Harry 👍

[@truthseeker8483]

The rear valance can't rust if it's not there......Here's a faded 50 year old paint chip to colour match...Lovely little car, beautifully designed

[@BlackSpottedZebra]

As this progresses more and more, I cant wait to see your face on the first voyage when hearing that little engine rev.

[@davidbrown6193]

Yes Harry, So glad your talking us on these wonderful journeys’ 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AbbieHoffmansGhost]

The continuous crinkling of that plastic cover was a really wonderful effect.

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

Those panel shops do a massive amount of work on the prep, tough highly skilled work

[@thomasmulhall4873]

Thanks for noticing. Really undung heroes of restoration.

[@steffydog]

Absolutely fascinating to watch, thanks as always Harry.

[@justjoe7313]

The vynil was killing me! :D Thank [whoever] he puts it down arround 8 minutes and something :)

[@jean-jacqueskaselorganreco6879]

that mechanic noising around is extremely annoying indeed

[@mattbutterfield4152]

He was holding on to it as tight as you would your new born baby 😂

[@LarsAgerbk]

can't wait for the episode of the XJC restoration.

[@bwalsh2862]

From 16:00 to 19:00, the soundtrack from outdoors was fantastic.

[@christopherprose3881]

Can't wait to see the finished results. Looking good so far. The engine especially is very cool.

[@rayw9067]

I can’t wait to see this finished it’s a really good looking little car

[@daraghmorrissey]

Can’t wait to see the jag and fulvio parked up together all shiny!

[@duncanrobertson9176]

When I bought my "Ziggy" it was Alfa red, which suited it well. After a somewhat rustic but much needed restoration it was back to Rosso san Ciro, a stunning color in bright sunshine but a horrid murky grey orange under yellow hollogen street lights! If I had a black one I'd go back to Rosso san Ciro anyway. Having seen the next video, I wish the restorers videoed their discoveries as they went along......

[@mikesage9544]

I was at the concourse in Baden Baden today. There I saw a coupe AND a Zagato. Both 1.3. I immediately thought of H and his car... Now I know. Lets see if the September target will be hit in the bull. +/- Corona. Thanks Harry.

[@kierencheung3788]

Just noticed the Alfa Romeo Brera in the background! Would love a video on that!!

[@nickblood5040]

Thanks for keeping us up to date, Harry, looking forward to the next one.

[@HQBProductions]

It is wonderful to watch such skilled and confident engineers working on your car…it will be very special when done but it is the bills that frighten me and I’m not paying…surely this heading for £100.000 restoration?….well done Harry…I hope it is an astonishing harvest this year..you might need it! 😰😰😰😰🤭🤭🤭🤭🙂🙂🙂

[@MA-kt8ly]

This is the highest level of restoration

[@niklaswejedal463]

As always, very interesting to see the restorations progress. Very much looking forward to see more content on this, the Jag and the Arctic Rolls.

[@antonoat]

What a treat for all real car enthusiasts to follow this type of journey, can't wait to see you drive this little beauty. Top job.

[@LordandGodofYouTube]

I've been looking forward to an update on the Zagato, it's really coming along nicely!

[@stusmith1074]

"Sub frame powder coated all done properly " great that will be good for 4 or 5 years tops then, I had a winch bumper, rock sliders, roll cage and tow bar for my Land Rover Defender they were powder coated all cracked and peeled after a few years use, I had them all blasted and hot dip galvanized when I picked the parts the bloke said they will be good for 100 years 👍🏼

[@1258-Eckhart]

I'm really enjoying this thorough restoration. Just a bit OT: That midnight blue Flavia Coupé at 5:10 is my absolute dream car. M-reg - probably with injection and a proper Subaru rasp on the overrun. Lucky owner.

[@childrenstalkswiththwaite4309]

The paint chip you handed over was definitely orange, but the actual colour of the 27 factory-commissioned Fulvia Sports 'Competition' (or 'Daytona type' ) was salmon pink, or rosso salmone. It's a very distinctive colour which lacks yellow and therefore can't really be decribed as orange.

[@seanhershey3390]

Harry ..Tyrell..& the Beard meets food ... I love my UK Sundays.

[@djcrossie]

Can't wait to hear that engine. It sounded glorious before, god knows how good it'll sound now its been rebuilt. Lucky man Harry, keep up the great videos

[@plumbandsquare1]

Can't wait for the first drive!

[@scrubscriber4911]

A Lancia that rusts less than a Mercedes? It’s a keeper. Always loved the orange / red, yellow wheels and HF sticker. High Fidelity indeed!

[@r.p.3192]

OMG the Italian job kind of except the thing doesn’t get thrown of the cliff….hopefully…. Harry, you are a very brave man!

[@jenshaga4256]

Exciting project! I am feeling a bit sorry for the engine intake manifold, though. Thank you for sharing!

[@Andrew-vx2ls]

Very interesting video. Super engine and enthusiastic team. I was astonished to discover the leaf springs all around...Obviously some manufacturers did backdating in period!

[@S-T-E-V-E]

I'm loving these restoration videos!

[@monzadh]

such a shame when all these utter professional and skilled craftsman will no longer exist in 20-30 years when classics are outlawed and everyone is just driving an appliance....

[@SonnyFastSpeed]

Harry, I really hope the new color is Fulvia Sport Red-Orange. It will be a great car! Thanks for the great video!

[@davidorama6690]

This is such a nice little car.

[@memsybabe]

You know you're at the right place when you're mechanic doesn't like to make a mess. Even if his bubble-wrap cleanliness plays havoc with your sound editing 😉. Lancia's little v4 looked beautiful. Can't wait til it's done.. cheers Harry 👍.

[@moviebod]

They seem to be doing it just right. Not too mad fussy (expensive) but enough to make you proud to own it. My sort of resto.

[@TheCounty90]

Look at how advanced all of that aluminium castings were compared to what the Brits were doing at the time.

[@ashleyjarvis954]

Fascinating as usual, you have some great engineers/mechanics on the job. 👍

[@petervogwill6499]

Novel engineering...features aluminum forged frame components and lightweight ethic, and the vr style 4 cyl is a cute little package... uniquely LANCIA ...and the Zagato body will be a puzzle FOR SURE...LOL GREAT RESULT SO FAR..!

[@kittonsmitton]

Wonderful content Harry!

[@jasonloader8149]

Harry - the patron saint of ‘et cetera’

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

Super update video as usual...!!! Regards from 🇧🇷

[@jackirichard414]

Hello Harry. Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@justinsheldon5015]

Not sure how rare these cars are, but out on a bike ride and low and behold about 1/2 mile from my house a mint silver Zagato with a very short number plate with an older gent appeared out of a drive and drove off. Very surreal, as never seen these cars until Harry bought this one.

[@Woodysuffolk]

Loving these restoration videos Harry

[@Retrobeemer]

Will be such a great car once finished. Well worth the effort.

[@JBOsurf]

The dash looked very cool without the timber on it!

[@jamesdecross1035]

Great vid. Thanks for the update. I sense a little inexperience in the commentary, with the garage boys quite to do it all (and more if you'd let, I'd bet. For a fee!) Have you ever done a home-restoration? Harry, you should get one of these guys to give you days tuition, so you can see for yourself what can and can't be done. I think it would enlighten you.

[@Jimbo-qd5zz]

Thank you for such an interesting video! Can’t wait for the next instalment!

[@turnbull321]

So refreshing to see a restoration rather than someone just buying another new car

[@dagenhamdave2611]

Great series Harry Love the vids , can’t wait to see the artic rolls and jag next Keep em coming

[@pereldh5741]

Nice little workshop that!