Lancia Fulvia Zagato 1600 restoration Part 2. Rust is a lot worse than expected..

[@FreekaPista]

Harry, I have to say, given the limitations the pandemic has caused, you have continued to produce fabulous videos. Thank you so much for bringing regular entertainment to us.

[@neilpinkett]

i agree. production is comprimised.. we dont care.

[@sh-hg4eg]

The government caused*

[@gustavoflorio5383]

You have only one escuse to not click instantly when a HG new video comes out: you're finishing a Tyrrell's Classic Workshop episode.

[@johnandrews3568]

and the Ratarossa BBi rebuild vid

[@onelyone6976]

Or if you’re finishing a Jay Leno’s garage video

[@gustavoflorio5383]

@@onelyone6976 Jay ones comes way later in the day.

[@ZIGZAG12345]

@@gustavoflorio5383 Tyrell's channel is brilliant. He's like a natural when it comes to presenting, sort of like Harry, but Iain Tyrell is talking about even more technical and in-depth sort of stuff than Harry, I bet not many people could manage that and make it easy to understand and still keep it interesting and enjoyable as well! He sings in one of his recent workshop videos and was way way better at it than I was expecting, but I found out, it turns out he was once a jazz singer! How is it fair to have all that talent in ONE person!? Presenting and singing = "artistic talent", combined with raw "engineering talent", nice mix!

[@mphillips24]

As Ian T said tonight about the Lambo, “In the sixties the Italians were only really thinking about how the car looks, not really about how long they will last”.

[@hughoxford8735]

It's weird. Normally fifty year old Italian cars that have spent their lives in the North West of England are completely solid.

[@mikecrowe4674]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Same thing in Canada, salt does wonders.

[@sotirisbakaimis3276]

hahahahahah!!!!!!!!!! that was a good one!!!!

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Haha.

[@stanthechanman]

@@LaurentiusTriarius salt is a preservative!

[@hugowillett4290]

Go on Harry, treat it to the full resto, back to orange, everything sorted.

[@HoratioHoodoo]

Agreed

[@marcryvon]

I personnaly don't like orange cars but if it was it's original color... Ok !

[@timbutton4990]

As a certain Mr Barry Glen said years ago "the quality will be remembered long after the price has been forgotten!"

[@Pique147]

When your mechanic calls and says "I think you should come down and take a look at what we found" you know it's not gonna be a good day.

[@Lawyerboyleslie72]

could be that they found an original Action Comics number 1 under the seat.

[@faustusTVR]

Yes, they're hardly going to say 'look at this lot, it's utterly pristine, we just had to get you down here to see for yourself'.

[@CraigOnCars]

Pique your comment resonates with me - i’m getting lots of calls like that at the moment from the restorers working on my car currently undergoing restoration 😂. Its like a weekly ritual

[@Pique147]

@@CraigOnCars What are you restoring?

[@Pique147]

@@Lawyerboyleslie72 Or a drug baron's bail money.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Those of us who enjoyed the restoration of the Espada are now looking forward to another great restoration series - it might be expensive, but think of how much high quality content this will bring ;) Can't wait for the next episode!

[@CraigOnCars]

Niklas i dont pretend to be anything like the quality of Harrys content but if you enjoy watching restorations (or bmws) check out my documentation of the restoration im currently doing on my e31 8 series. Plenty of rust 🤣

[@v4skunk739]

Seems like a good honest engineers this place this. Guy seems like he doesn't bullshit as well.

[@brianjkelly1551]

As a fan of all cars let me say “thanks” for keeping a fab little car on the road for years to come. It’s enthusiastic car people who help the rest of us fans smiling as we skip along the road trying to spot the next little gem. Well done Harry.

[@Strike86]

This is the problem with old cars in the UK - unless they're spectacularly low mileage, once you peel the paint off it's just bodge upon bodge upon bodge to get it through MOTs. So glad you're continuing with the restoration Harry. Sort the chassis out properly, make sure it's as rust-proof as possible and just get on with enjoying it.

[@harrysgarage]

My thoughts too! Yes, it'll be more expensive than I expected but I'm bloody well going to enjoy doing the restoration on this car and it's for the kids anyway ;-)

[@slikyiky1340]

@@harrysgarage way to go Harry....you and I don't have many years left so let's keep those memories mate

[@ameliopompeo5722]

The problem with all cars from this era is the inadequate rust protection on the “inside”of the panels and box sections of the chassis. I learned this through owning my current 1972 105 series 2000GTV Coupe. If it’s restored correctly it will never rust again! It won’t be cheap but it will be worth it in the long run as you won’t have to address the issue of rust again. Keep up with the great content of your channel and your videos with Iain tyrrell are superb!

[@marcdavis2840]

@@slikyiky1340 I'm sure you mean well, but he is only 62 😀 Like his cars he has a few miles left on the clock 🤣

[@CraigOnCars]

@@harrysgarage exactly my mindset Harry with the restoration on my e31 bmw 8 series, its all for my daughter one day - im currently undergoing exactly the same as you are with these unexpected discoveries of rust! Watching with interest, good luck!

[@flat4-]

Nothing better on a Sunday morning than sitting behind my desk with a coffee and watch a new video from Harry. Quite interesting about the rust and we get a load of technical info for free ! Thanks again for a great watch !

[@TG-hr2kv]

A vid from both Harry AND Iain Tyrell on the same day.....heaven!

[@celynjones4958]

Lancia and rust is bread and butter. Worth restoring though, Lancias are just so sweet 👍🏻

[@farmerlamb2372]

Harry's garage is the Top Gear replacement for Sunday night!

[@richardgatenby7560]

Better than Top Gear as it is about cars and not silly stunts.

[@jamesread11]

Some of these shows should be on bbc rather than the toss they turn out

[@mountjoy23]

@@jamesread11 Nope, keep them here and away from the Rainbow diversity people...

[@doyle201206]

What stands out is Harry's resolve. Not only for how much of the car is waste but the acceptance of the cost, which is going to be inevitable. What a great position to be able to have and afford that passion to maintain history.

[@ConquerDriving]

Another brilliant project. I'm looking forward to seeing the improvements.

[@derekskinner8682]

Love your commitment to saving these cars properly and then using them as they were intended to be used . Keep them coming and thank you.

[@FootToPedal]

Rust is the enemy of every car enthusiast, and sadly it seems to find it's way into every possible area - even worse when a drain pipe has been covered up, total nightmare! Good thing is you uncovered all this now and I know it will look magnificent when all the work is done. Keep them coming Harry!

[@VFR-rs5um]

What is worse is some cars, even new cars, start to rust after only a couple of years. Look at any Mazda 3 around the wheel arches... bubbles start after a couple of years.

[@FootToPedal]

@@VFR-rs5um Yeah that sort of thing is very poor, would expect much better these days, never mind on a new car!

[@Bradley8707]

I feel your pain Harry, recently after a small collision to the rear of my 1985 Mercedes 230ce the initial investigation spiralled into a £12,000 restoration after discovering rust and bodged repairs. Totally over the moon with the final result though. She is a keeper. Good luck with yours, you’ve obviously got the right guys for the job. Looking forward to the journey.

[@CraigOnCars]

Im currently experiencing similar with my e31 bmw 8 series! Good to hear you are pleased with the end result on yours, im clinging onto that myself half way into my project

[@Bradley8707]

Great looking BMW that. A friend had one for a couple of years, I was jealous! Good luck with the project, it’s a good feeling being the custodian of this era of car and breathing new life into them.

[@CraigOnCars]

@@Bradley8707 thank you for the follow and the good luck message! Completely agree 😃

[@friguy4444]

IMHO Harry these video's of your cars getting fixed up and made right are my very favorite! Hands down. Not that I don't love the other videos especially the road type ones where you take us with you on a trip in a special car etc. I'm always a bit disappointed when these videos come to an end. They are so enjoyable. Sorry they cost you so much but I think we all appreciate that you are loving these cars and keeping them on the road as they should be and so the world can still enjoy them. As well you can enjoy them at their very best! Thank You!

[@chrisclark7181]

The only option is to restore it, rarer than hens teeth & way more special than very many classic cars.

[@connormatthews522]

Absolutely lovely little thing isn't it, never come across one in my life

[@paulph12002]

Definitely something more special than the more run of the mill classics like Morris Minors and MGBs.

[@johnholloway6382]

Dear Harry, go for it. And well done. I assume you had a second shot of Dutch courage, closed your eyes and mentally signed the cheque. Thanks from all of us - and for the fun of watching. This resto, combined with the car's history and its long-term relationship with you, will only add to its value. Which will more than cover your investment, as you consistently build its provenance. This as the ICE age recedes and widespread possession of ICE cars becomes a memory, which will further boost the value, in every sense, of cars like your Zagato. A valuable decision, in every respect. This was your first love. Many try to rediscover the car/s of their youth, maybe their dad's car, etc. You've done it. In fact, if I remember correctly, the car kind of found you. So there's all kinds of value involved here - including the driving pleasure resulting from the 'mod' aspects of this resto, the education of those new to the delights of Lancia and the entertainment of existing Lancia fans.

[@lascm5237]

Not on the same level obviously, but in my twenties I bought a so called ‘renovated’ MGB Roadster which appeared stunning in old English white with wires etc, I can still remember the pit in my stomach at my first MOT as the garage lift went up and the car stayed on the ground - just a loud cracking and shower of rust - never been caught out again 😁

[@NJRD977]

Almost made the same mistake with a gorgeous looking white spitfire when I was 18. I had fallen in love with the idea of the car and was forgetting everything my engineer grandfather taught me. Fortunately he came to look over the car before I handed over my money - ended up with 10 pages of A4 listing everything that was wrong with it. Gave me one hell of a bollocking. Interestingly saw another chap at college with it a few weeks later. Asked him if he had started the work on it. His face dropped. Didn't have the heart to tell him everything so just pointed to the rusty rear spring mounts and said he might want to get them looked at.

[@carmadme]

Bloke I worked with a few years ago once had a scrappy old MGB and very little money He siliconed bits of beer can over the holes to look like repairs come mot time until one day going to fast over a hump bridge it snapped in half

[@ArcofZen]

Fortunately my Dad came with me to look at my first MK1 Astra GTE - both the owner and myself were shocked to find out it’d been in a big crash at some point and then bodged. Literally ripples in the metal! Once you learn what to look for...

[@carmadme]

@@ArcofZen you remind me of my grandfather who apparently bought a cut and shut cortina mk4 right at the B pillar

[@bishbashbosh-j6z]

this a textbook example to anyone watching of the amount of work required to really restore a car that superficially looks ok. It's only when you open it up that you see what the real work is to get the car to a certain standard. looking forward to seeing the progress, it won't be cheap but Harry is doing it for the right reason so best of luck with it.

[@Matteo_Licata]

I'm glad you've decided to paint it in the original color! Your videos have inspired me to create a Fulvia V4 history on my own channel, as I've done in the past for the Aurelia V6. I think it'll be out in a couple of weeks or so...

[@chrisbayliss4677]

Don’t go orange Harry, the black looks incredible! Great video as always

[@jofair]

Orange is period; black is timeless.

[@richardwestwell4902]

Any "normal" person looking at the state of the body of this car would say "Forget it ". However this is Harry Metcalf not your normal petrol head, but a saviour of historic vehicles that need to be preserved.

[@neilrafferty2097]

Money might make the decision .

[@struancochrane753]

Fair play restoring it in a usable fashion. So many are cars are restored to be locked away. So to hear you say, not concourse or original but safe and usable is a breath of fresh air.

[@mikecrowe4674]

This is brilliant! Thought I was going to have to wait 6 or 8 weeks for the next instalment. This little motor is my favourite one in Harry’s garage. It’s the most accessible in performance terms and is absolutely stunning looking. These are wildly undervalued still I think. Not mad on the proposed orange paint Harry, think I’d opt for a very dark blue but I appreciate the reasoning. I reckon this wee Lancia will (in a few years) repay any investment made now. Cracking stuff ( what about the winter crops BTW after the snow).

[@mortenkjeldgaard6550]

Harry we feel with you... but on the other hand we can’t wait for the next part of this restoration journey... Please do it probably - it will only hurt once...

[@RichieRouge206]

Worth every penny to save this beautiful car! People like you Harry are saviours of classic and beautiful cars

[@p12345678692]

Well the 10k figure is about right for paintwork. We do bare metal restoration on old Porsches and Jaguar e types. People use to bodge them up because they’re weren’t as valuable then. Now the value is gone up, old cars are getting restored again. Well done Harry for doing this car up. It’ll be amazing once done up. Can’t wait to watch more !

[@jameshaddan8538]

It’ll look brilliant in orange and, of course, I’m all for the full body restoration etc., but I’m not writing the cheque. Thanks for taking us on the journey and for such wonderful and thoughtfully curated content.

[@simonmurfin1910]

What a great series! Great to see experienced people keen to do an excellent job and an owner who wants the same and has the means to do so

[@jacoe2159]

Thanks Harry for another great video. Looking forward to following this restoration! I had a 69 fulvia 1.3S, sold it 15 years ago and miss it terribly. At least it’s being cared for. Watching you save yours makes me feel much better!

[@NachtwaechterSchlafprodukte]

Thank you so much Harry for bringing these wonderful and entertaining content to us in those terrible times!

[@martinlindborg1010]

Love this restoration. I worked on historic race cars here in Belmont California. We did engine on Lancia Fulvia , owner used to run it at Monteray Historics. Notice a super cool car at 6:14 there is a O.S.C.A. #36 that was owned by Antonio Guinasso , the shop ownerof Auto Scientific Number 36 run at Le Mans in 1962

[@hrgiyzueghe]

The black gives it a very elegant look, I think it suits this body perfectly. But the orange is so much fun! I can't wait to see it in its original livery.

[@philtucker1224]

Indirectly, you could say the chronic rustworthyness of these cars is partly responsible for their ultimate value. After all, if these beauties did not rust, there would still be thousands on the road and therefore they would have no value. Great series Harry, well worth it I think 😊🇬🇧👍

[@fixedwheel]

Harry, you have already saved £950 on the 45s, so the rebuild is already a bargain! :-)

[@justinbrown6558]

That was fascinating, Harry. It’s such an interesting car, and like you say, -hardly surprising- (to reveal the extent of the rot), but the anticipation and excitement is starting to build by the bucket load. Seeing photographs of restored/genuine parts only adds to this. I’m following this Fulvia project with great eager. Thank you for posting. 👍🏻😊

[@RB_CO]

It's worth it Harry. What a rare and beautiful machine. Every bit of your efforts will result in a fantastic example in the end.

[@mrmoss149]

Doing it for the gentleman who passed is spot on, Harry. Your family will love it the more after it's all said & done. Brilliant, lad. Cheers

[@markw4263]

An Italian car with rust!? I’m shocked! And also glad that I’ve simplified my life to a (nice) Toyota. I’ll live vicariously through Harry ...

[@connormatthews522]

It's charming listening to the interest and passion in these guys. Not just doing a job, they sound like they're having a great time and it shows.

[@alwynmcmath]

This is great. We’ve all had that ‘oh boy’ moment when the lovely old thing isn’t so shiny underneath. And then the ‘while we’re at it’ conversation 😆. I think we’re all rooting for this old girl!

[@Lawyerboyleslie72]

I will like and thumbs up every vid to help pay for the restoration. This car deserves it.

[@steveroberts7287]

I'm reminded of the time I took my '75 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV to the garage a couple of years ago. I had a phone call from the garage a few days later - "About your Alfa - it's a death trap!" and that was just the fuel line problems. Once we got onto the rust it was a whole other (expensive) story. This all felt very familiar.

[@davidraezer5937]

So happy to see another Fulvia saved from the tin worm. I’m glad you decided to go back to the original color.

[@andrewr.4496]

Harry, I have recently finished a full resto in Australia on a 1600 FSZ from Cheshire. This is not for the fainthearted, yours looks hauntingly familiar, brace yourself for when all the paint comes off. Lots of time with the English Wheel, a Dyson attached to the bank account and plenty of patience. Best of luck, I've lived your story.

[@CoHuTo]

Harry, I sympathise with you. I'm currently undergoing a full body restoration on a similarly rusted 70's BMW, however, being in Bulgaria it costs far less than what you are about to pay. That's just one of the few perks of living in a country with low living standards. It just makes me respect the man doing the work even more because he is crafting each body panel from sheet metal. It is an outstanding amount of labour and metal craft. Sadly, most body shops are sloppy and use copious amounts of filler and just cover-up, without structurally strengthening the car. It just hurts seeing this carried out to a precious car like your Lancia. Just stiff upper lip and go on with the restoration. This thing deserves it.

[@fitnready4]

Harry's love for cars is deep, good job his pockets are as well. I'm glad the job will be done properly and the car preserved, that's are real enthusiast.

[@ianworley8169]

Mouth watering project. Go on Harry! This'll be another one for the Grandkids. Just keep looking at that photo you showed of the car in the orange paintwork with the black stripe on the bonnet. Utterly gorgeous.

[@nicholasshort7849]

Credit to Harry for uploading this. These are the sort of garage visits I usually prefer to forget! A worthy project however.

[@kahdmus]

Another fabulous HG video, that you couldn’t find anywhere else! If it was me, I would do absolutely everything on the car while it was in. It’s going to be an expensive cheque regardless - but driving home knowing parts were omitted, or corners cut, would niggle me into the ground. By contrast, knowing the car was perfect and done ‘right’, would negate the pain caused by writing the check. Will enjoy watching the progress enormously, simply wonderful content Harry! (Oh, ps. ‘muted’, not ‘mutted’! 😁)

[@judebrown2672]

Can't wait to see this finished. Its amazing to see such craftsmanship and skill. I eagerly await the next episode. Cheers Harry.

[@gdwlaw5549]

Will never forget the delivery of my father’s new Alfasud Ti which was delivered rusting around boot and windscreen. We kept it until the hatchback version was available a year later. Yes....NEW

[@ot0m0t0]

I remember my friend buying a spanking new Fiat somewhere in 2000's and we opened the hood and see rusty screws. Brand new car from the dealer. I was so dissapointed because I have never seen a brand new car untill then.

[@johnchurch4705]

I remember seeing brand new Fords sitting up to their axles in water on Canvey island 🏝.

[@fidgetpants4058]

Sunday afternoon is the new Saturday night! What with Harry, iain tyrell and the ratarossa guy all putting out quality content 👌😁

[@lizhore7753]

Brilliant update on the Lancia Harry. I so enjoy your videos and of course Iain Tyrrells too! As a petrol head I can’t wait for the next progress report- Peter

[@ajdahun]

What the pro said, grind it. And if you go an alternative route, do not sandblast it, you may warp the metal. Vapor blasting would be the most ideal route to go. Just don't get fooled by some who claim they vapor blast, if the liquid (usually water) is not introduced into the mix at the pressure pot, i.e into the pot containing the blast media, it is not vapor blasting. Best scenario would be to vapor blast using a rust preventative in the pot. So instead of hooking up the garden hose, you draw from a tank. I have done very thin aluminum on old planes with excellent results using crushed glass in a vapor blaster made by Ecoquip, who, I believe make the best units. God speed n good luck, let's hope content pays this bill, unlike the Espada. Love your vids, Harry, both farm n road. It appears the manufactures of fine automobiles do too.

[@pappas2026pappas2026]

Harry you’re probably the only guy we global car guys wish who’s life we had. Great videos Sir. 👍🏽✌🏽 truly lovely collection. Not all cars are my favourite but your passionate and elegant videos do it. Keep it up.

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

I sympathise and feel your pain , Harry,having been there with rusty Lancia's decades ago. Like an iceberg ,90% submerged. Those Weber 45's won't fit without a bonnet scoop most likely.The guy looking at them then back at you was thinking so. Now you have got this far you have to go all the way and do a quality rebuild unlike the previous bodges to save her for posterity. The orange with black stripes looks great ! Good luck !

[@timbre7999]

One of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen and I'm happy to see it lovingly restored.

[@SWR112]

Love how Harry let’s face it he’s not poor but goes into projects with such energy and cheer and goes all in as they say. When most would cringe and hear coins drop, he’s happily chatting interested in the process. I’d be crying with the guy showing me that back..........thinking of an empty wallet. 😂 I find this more ingesting than what split new supercar I bought this week that’s getting really old. Car looks in good hands. I like he’s taking on the project from a friend that’s passed away turning it from a problem Car to back to life.

[@jjmac3561]

Great example of how reading a list of what has been done to a car on a previous restoration is nothing more than guide to where the trouble was and probably still is. A light magnet, like a business card type fridge magnet is great for finding how thick the paint and filler is, be it lead or modern fillers. I would stick with the original carbs if they can be saved, rejet them to suit the rebuilt engine. The 45 Weber carbs are only going to be of use at the high end of the rev range, and will have less torque at the bottom end. Sounds like there are a myriad of issues with manifolds for the 45s anyway. Don't forget on the exhaust side that 2 of the cylinders already have a length of exhaust track in the head, so the manifold pipes should reflect that. Another great video Harry, looking forward to the ongoing progress.

[@jukkaaunola5942]

It's the right thing to fix it properly and do the color change now when it's simpler as all are apart...you would regret later and end up doing it multiple times or feel bad every time you see it. Expensive but less expensive now... It will be a beauty after all this work! Thanks for sharing Harry!

[@Green-yp9ix]

Can't wait to see the Fulvia completed, it's going to look beautiful... Harry's doing this for all the right reasons...

[@simondavies438]

Really interesting... Thank you Harry for taking us on the journey with the restoration of the Fulvia. It's one of those now with the car you've discovered a few horrors and I agree with you fully (despite the overall cost😭) getting the car totally restored and colour changed. As for Rallying as you said you can use the Elan this year then in 2022 enter the Fulvia into the Classic Marathon or Hero Winter Challenge or RAC Rally of Tests as the Fulvia will be done exactly the way you always wanted it. 👍

[@darrenprior6339]

Do it Harry. Do it!! Do it all. Life's too short not to bring this Lancia back to its former glory.

[@H4rleyBoy]

I used to flog the odd car back in the 70s and 80s, often I would spread filler on a torn-off piece of paper and put it over holes etc, it saved using great big gobs of the stuff, and gave a fairly smooth finish, minor rubbing down needed, looks like this beauty got the same treatment.

[@mr.dmr.d9348]

Thanks Again Harry. It will be Great in the Orange and will be an important memory for you ! I agree just get the car preforming well and don't stress over to much originality, after paying for this resto you want to enjoy the drive and the look of the car ? These things are a labour of love and it all comes together in the end.. Paul UK

[@timsaxon5825]

This is going to be such a great series. So glad you’re not rushing it and it’s going to get a thorough restoration.

[@IanRMcAllister]

It's a bespoke Lancia, almost amazed that there's that much left of it - but sealing up the drain tubes, well that is daft - your are doing the right thing Harry, just might need a whole crate of whisky for the ride on this one - Good Luck!

[@johnsmith1474]

They became sealed up, they weren't sealed intentionally.

[@alansharp1528]

Another lovely motor that you are saving from the graveyard. Thanks Harry.👍

[@bertramspielt]

The former owner did an american restoration: filler and paint. So the little Lancia went to be a very nice and charming car - with a big desaster inside. (Why did they stuffed newspapers in the Floorplan?! I found soda cans as main bearing in an engine, tin cans glued on floorpans, 2K filler mixed with iron particles (so it was megnetic) and other horrible things. But newspapers in this area? No.) But: Italian cars have a soul - after the rescue, it will give you true pleasure when you drive it! Stay save and healthy - greetings from Austria 🇦🇹

[@johna1160]

Cheap shot at us Yanks. Just as you will come across conscientious, skilled work performed anywhere, you'll no doubt find slip-shod work done in garages around the world, even in Austria, mein freund.

[@terryorcutt8739]

On Harry, the dreaded tinworm. Well, bless you for wanting to put this unique car right!

[@jesperhvid9667]

Don't worry about the cost, Harry. That's all part of history once you drive the finished product :-)

[@beetleything1864]

As someone on an Alfa video said- " you pay for the engine - the rest of the car is free " - Harry will save it... when i was 17 and passed my test my mum had an Alfetta i used to drive - what a car, But the bodywork just rotted away - Great engine - twin webers and a wooden steering wheel !!

[@The_Foulmouthed_Cypriot]

Aahh.. Another Harry's Garage video to relax and enjoy on a Sunday afternoon.

[@timhouston1638]

exactly. just enjoyable and relaxing to watch. can't wait to watch the development of this restoration, and hopefully a road trip through Europe because the pandemic will be over when this car is done? wishful thinking? yeah probably.

[@GeordieAmanda]

I want to give the Lancia and hug and tell her "it will all be ok, don't worry"

[@guywilson187]

Hello Mr. Metcalfe. Very sorry to see the extent of the bodywork restoration required on your little Fulvia but heartened to hear your approach to the project. It's a tidy sum for sure but just think how beautiful it'll look and how epic it'll be to drive once done. I eagerly await some progress in time. Thanks for sharing this experience.

[@robslater262]

Used to play in a brass band with the previous owner. Will be brilliant to see it fully restored!

[@ruialmeida5755]

Love the way you're going about it Harry. Make it a wonderful car to drive and have fun. Originality is not the main issue.

[@Lemma01]

"...clutching at straws, here..." Fantastic. Takes me back thirty years to when I decided to 'sort' a smallish rust bubble on the front offside wing of my 1972 1275 Midget, under my Dad's car port. Planned to take the car to the pub that evening, but turned out the 'wing' was filler over chicken wire, over newspaper, glued to the inner with a crushed coke can (for structural support)! Strangely enough that car was also orange - perhaps they put something in the paint...?

[@flange06joj]

Love that you're going to town on this. Proper interesting little car and it's obvious that you love it. Can't wait to see it back on "some better roads!"

[@Steve-rv1ql]

Love it, love it, love it . Such a pretty little car, full of quirks and interesting engineering. Can’t wait for future updates on this and IT’s 350 GT

[@simonzero3815]

Its a big favourite with us to Harry. Set up a just giving page and we can all help with a £ here and there. Yet again you have saved me from enduring Eastender's . That has to be worth a donation to such a great project.

[@Desertduleler_88]

That car looks as if it’s going to crumble into more pieces. I can see extensive body work being done to rectify it. Lucky you can afford such exotics Harry. Great video keep them coming.

[@byronmills5952]

I take it Xjc's repaint is going on the back burner for a while now! What an opportunity though - to effectively create your own personal Fulvia Zagato from a blank canvas. One of my father's best chums back in the 70s had a two car garage which consisted of a silver Maserati Merak and a Yellow Fulvia Zagato - a vision which has stayed with me to this day. Hugely looking to further progress on this. I fully concur on the viewpoint of not acid dipping the shell - it creates a myriad of issues down the line if it's not fully neutralized in the seams and crevices.

[@resnonverba137]

Enjoyed the upload as per usual, thanks. Am also impressed that you were not only Covid cautious and aware, but were shown to be. Some other KZbinrs should take note.

[@phils2180]

Uncovering corrosion and hidden repairs is always a bit of a nightmare but I guess it could have been a lot worse. Really nice to know the rebuild is aimed less at 100% originality and more on a useable, enjoyable road car. Can't fault your thinking there Harry👍 looking forward to the next instalment.

[@siraff4461]

Well you found the true Lancia under the knacker laquer. I would like say I was surprised but that looks about par for the course - one poor MOT repair after another. The good thing is now it gets to be done properly which, along with the engine and mechanical work, will make that one of the most fun to drive little cars ever again. I can't wait for the vid of it singing through the mountains in the sun.

[@rooit923]

Best KZbin videos by far Harry Not much change out of 20k

[@byronmills5952]

Add another 20k to that and you'd be nearer the mark - there's more than 10ks worth of repair to that shell.

[@paulgreenway6647]

Wow! it's going to be expensive, but worth it in the long run for the smiles of fun it will give you. They have a great reputation for sorting out Fulvia's so it's definitely in the right hands. It will last you out once properly fettled. Thank goodness my drain holes work properly, I'd hate to think that it looks anything like yours underneath. As always a great piece of entertainment, can't wait for the next instalment.

[@Fintoman]

Great to see this wonderful car having the repairs and upgrades it deserves. Looking forward to seeing it's progress.

[@alecbayford7881]

Having just watched the latest video i would enjoy watching the restoration as it progresses. Given you’ve mentioned taking part in navigation rallying I think it would make a fascinating story.

[@wernerweigel2784]

Take us on the restoration journey, love to watch it

[@alister_grigg]

Love that you’re doing this properly and taking it back to its original orange. These are really pretty cars, I’m surprised to hear they’re still considered affordable.

[@martinclapton2724]

I can see this car is going to be very special to you in the longer term , and you'll be glad of the end result for many years to come when the job is done right .

[@davidruddick3346]

Harry, you know better than most of us the real cost of doing it right, which to you is the main thing,so I’m sure your Italian Pocket Rocket will will be worth every penny in “Smiles per Mile”.