The Most Undervalued Classic In The World - Lancia Fulvia

[@tocsa120ls]

That little V4 is truly magical. No other 1.3 has and will never ever sound like that.

[@studiocalder818]

Well, I'm an Alfista, I bought my beloved '69 GTj in 1983 and I still have it, but... I admit that the 1.3 Lancia engine has something more!

[@tocsa120ls]

@@studiocalder818 in typical Lancia fashion the V4 had equal length 4:2 headers... from factory. This is the good kind of overengineering :)

[@martinrichardhorrocks9869]

@@studiocalder818 Have had both 1300 Alfa and 1.3 Fulvia, I prefer the Alfa motor for drivability and ease of maintenance. No-one other than Lancia really thought the narrow V4 was the answer to a question anyone was asking....Saab considered it to update its 96 but when cost was factored in chose the Ford V4 instead.

[@ORMA1]

Maybe alfa 1.3 boxer...

[@thefleecer3673]

I agree. That and the styling is why I would love this car

[@Stevieboy130664]

30 years ago I helped a friend of mine strip his Fulvia in order to restore it when I lived in Northern Ireland - we both worked for Short Brothers as aircraft tooling engineers. I moved to England to do a post graduate course at Loughborough and then stayed over here and I don't know if he got it finished. I remember the wonderful engineering and the complexity of the body structure. The (rear) c-pillars can be that thin due to the amount of ribbing below the window line to give them extra stiffness and the engine and gearbox subframe was a masterpiece of design - you can remove the entire engine/gearbox/subframe assembly by unbolting it and lifting the front of the body. I'm not sure about the radiator but even the gear lever can stay attached to this assembly. At the time, he also had a Fiat Strada Abarth and I had a Lancia 2000ie (Beta) Coupe. We were mad! 😂🤣

[@studiocalder818]

the gods help the bold 😁 What masterpieces the old Lancias

[@thrillathakilla]

Wouldn't it be funny if it was this car

[@martinclapton2724]

Nothing wrong with a Fiat Strada or any Lancia Beta , love all the Betas

[@Stevieboy130664]

@@martinclapton2724 mine was great - but hard to maintain. Very sharp handling - very adjustable for fwd, good brakes and a grunty and charismatic engine. The gear change was very nice too - long throw but very mechanical feel. Interior was fragile and rusted, though.

[@Stevieboy130664]

@@thrillathakilla I think that one may be a well kept original - not sure. I think Michael's had a very period brown colour too.

[@humphreybradley3060]

Good to hear you pronounce Lancia correctly

[@jacobgrigali]

Someone who finally pronounced Lancia properly. Good interview sir.

[@cristianocastagno9680]

In 1985 I used to own a Lancia Fulvia rallye 1,6HF from 1970. It was a “fanalone” model. It was amazing, if I still had it, it would be worth a lot of money...never mind it was a privilege to own it for couple of years ! Life goes on.

[@john1703]

Lancia's first great rally car, before the Stratos, 037 and Delta, especially the Fanalone. Won a championship in 1972.

[@josoap8781]

The handling on Fulvias is brilliant. On twisty country roads they are incredibly rewarding and swift. You forgot to stay that they are effectively a twin OHC cross-flow engine with twin two choke carburettors, an aluminium head and crankcase and a small light cast iron block. They are particularly respected by engineers who are keen drivers. Glad to see that you appreciate the qualities.

[@cquilty1]

Jo Soapy 'they are effectively a twin OHC cross-flow engine with twin two choke carburettors, an aluminium head and crankcase and a small light cast iron block." You really need to get out more.

[@peterwood170]

I had one. Same colour, same year. Brilliant car with engineering away ahead of it's time. Its the only car that's passed through my hands that I genuinely wish I'd never sold. Thanks for bringing back some memories! 🙂

[@secretsquirrel6718]

I as well. Same colour paint but more of a cinnamon interior.

[@Andrew-vx2ls]

A second episode is needed... Firstly, it is difficult to ignore Lancia's rally heritage with the Fulvia (its major competition success after essentially equipping Ferrari with F1 cars in the mid 50s). Secondly, if the Fulvia won the 1972 Monte Carlo (just go and look at the competition from Porsche, Alpine, Ford...) it was down to the very clever engineering. Lastly, the styling and contrasting finishes are marvellous.

[@hvh377]

Please keep looking for these beautiful old Italian classics. They're a joy to see and hear. The styling is fantastic. Lovely video!

[@studiocalder818]

Small unique jewels, of excellent construction quality In Italy it was the classic classy women's car

[@brianwood9913]

Oh how I miss mine, with that distinctive exhaust rasp 1600HF series 2, alloy bonnet, boot & doors. More grunt than the 1.3 with twin webers, about 130 bhp. Raced it sprinted and hillclimbed it, never let me down, 5 speed dog leg gearbox great for competition. Best on a damp track with cut slicks!

[@d-rg.karamitev9796]

The most epic episode ever! Jack, you are a true legend dedicating this ep. to the little Fulvia…I’ve always wondered how is it possible to create such a piece of art ❤ Imagine seeing Fulvia every day in your garage - there are some lucky bastards living on this planet 😊

[@Number27]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching

[@studiocalder818]

In Italy it was the classic classy women's car. An example? It was the 70s, middle school, only male class: the charming math and science teacher arrived on her Fulvia Coupè, her legs went first. Our young hormones were being tested

[@RetroRidingEveryday]

Here I'm! A lucky bastard with a Fluvia HF 1.6 in the garage from 9 years 😂 Well, to be really lucky I probably would need to satisfy other needs but actually owning a Fulvia is a very nice experience ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHrdeqFriNKNgdU

[@d-rg.karamitev9796]

Bless you :)) I hope you are taking a good care of the little red Fulvia and spoil her with lovely countryside getaways :)) Cheers mate !

[@RetroRidingEveryday]

@@d-rg.karamitev9796 Yes! Very good care! everything a little 51 years old pretty Lancia deserves! Thank you mate! 😀

[@MartinMcAvoy]

I had a Fulvia in the UK a few years ago and it was so much fun! It was not fast but it always felt and handled like a proper little rally car. Quite ferocious but I always felt safe. Lancia re-created a project version, about 10 years ago which was beautiful but it never reached production.

[@studiocalder818]

One of several missed opportunities of the group

[@robtyman4281]

Time flies - it was back in about 2004. But they didn't have the finances to put it into production.... because at that time, FIAT were rescuing Chrysler over in America having bought them....and plowed alot of money into them. They didn't have enough money to invest in a 21st century re -imagining of Fulvia. But yes, it was a real lost opportunity. So sad. It would have been an instant hit, and may well have revived Lancia and out them back in the big time. FIAT spent too much trying to rescue Chrysler - a maker of dull, ugly, poor to drive cars that no one outside America was interested in. And they still aren't! Honestly (FIAT) should have just let Chrysler go to the wall. Lancia cars (and the maker's rich heritage and racing pedigree) are much more worth saving than Chryslers ever will be.

[@DavidMorley]

As a kid, my dad had a 1.3 series 1. I remember it being the first car I did 100MPH in (I was about 6). Beautiful. Still want one. My uncle had a 1.6 hf and he drove like a maniac. That was an experience. It was replaced by an integrale. True classic cars.

[@markbennett6658]

I hope you weren’t driving?😂

[@DavidMorley]

@@markbennett6658 🤣 only in my mind !

[@robertfourt7096]

I have a RHD Fulvia series 2 from 1972. I echo a lot of what you say. It is the car that just keeps rewarding you the more you drive it - it is a terrific car on so many levels. In short buy one….now!

[@1240enzo]

I loved the Fulvia, still do. I have owned a ‘69 S1 175O GTV and as well a ‘69 Fiat AC 124 Sport (still own this some 42 yrs later), but alas I have never owned a Fulvia..I did drive one some years ago and yes it’s a jewel. In my view all 3 of these are the natural competitor to each other. Like the Fulvia, the original 124 Sport is a delight to drive, precise, nicely made with lovely details and a superb twincam engine. It too is pretty in the same way to the Fulvia. For me, the 1750 GTV though has the most engaging driving feel though and the sweetest gearbox. I am 6.1 and never had any issues with the driving position, unlike perhaps other drivers.

[@ryanmccormick2150]

It amazes me how you're getting all of these different and cool cars on the channel Jack, love it buddy 👍

[@robertworden8559]

Your honest enthusiasm is all I need to see, you are wedded to this lovely car, make it yours! - I owned a 1969 Alfa Duetto Spider, a 1978 Alfa Sprint Veloce, a 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider and and finally a 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1.6 Lusso. Which did I love the most, the LATTER. It was ugly, but like the Lancia she was a true angel, I wish I still had it. Super fast, quiet, luxurious and just a dream to drive.

[@grahamtricker4103]

One of the prettiest cars ever made. 👍 I nearly bought one of these as my first car back in 1974 but rust was a real problem back then. Ended up buying a BMW 2002.

[@brianshorey]

A friend sent one to my house to store it for a car show (Concours Italiano!). I'm an Alfa guy, but this car really impressed me. Such a pleasure to drive, and his even had EFI. How many cars had EFI in the early 70's?

[@timothylanders3189]

Ooooh that sound/tempo

[@keeperofthelostpipe]

Ha, same here : I was looking for a Fulvia, came across a few questionable specimen - and ended up with a 105 saloon as well! Never regretted my choice, but the Fulvia still has a place in my heart. Undervalued car for sure. Excellent review!

[@MarcosCodas]

This is the nicest-sounding 4-cylinder I've ever heard!

[@johnireland1629]

They are everything you say. Truly special, as only Lancia built them. Gianni Angnelli had a Lancia made with a Ferrari V12 in it. When Fiat merged Lancia and Alfa Romeo I thought some magic might come of it, but sadly Fiat has destroyed every car under its control. Thanks again for another wonderful video.

[@bmurphy737]

Great video - you really captured the essence of these cars. I’ve owned two over the years, both in the 1980s, long after they were new, but even so I used them as an everyday car. The first was a series 1: even higher quality than the later cars. Absolutely gorgeous thing to drive; it felt like it was hewn from a solid block, yet delicate jewel- and watch-like mechanicals. Way higher quality than just about anything else on the road. Despite the small engine, it really moved, especially as it handled so well. The gearbox was a delight to use: only issue was it was 4-speed, with larger than ideal gaps in the ratios (mind you, revving the engine to compensate was never really a problem). Later, I had a Series 2 Zagato 1600, which was similar, but with weird looks (which I loved), more powerful, giving a different character, yet it had definitely lost some of the Lancia-era quality. A very rare car too, especially in RHD, there’s an excellent series of videos on Harry’s Garage on the restoration of identical one to mine. Safe to say his one is shaping up to be in a different league to the condition of mine when I had it. A tough choice between the two, but I think if I could have one back I’d go for the Series 1, even with the smaller less-powerful engine. It was just a more pleasurable drive. Anyway, thanks again for the video.

[@studiocalder818]

Zagato favored lightness and sportiness over build quality. The mechanics remained classic Lancia. ..But the strange Zagato bodies never get old

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

I love the baby blue with that red interior. Awesome car. Thank you for showcasing and making a video on this car. Keep up the good work.

[@dario1837]

You haven't mentioned its glorious rally history, but you are forgiven owing to your perfect pronunciation of its name

[@francispower1418]

A neighbor had one in the apartment block I grew up in, which was in London’s Holland park. This was up to 1973, before I relocated to what was then Berkshire. The apartment block in question was quite fancy and there were all kinds of beautiful cars of the time parked outside (Jensen, Lamborghinis, E-Types galore, even a bubble car although I am not sure now which one- my father was in a Mark 10 Jag). The neighbor in question was an elderly lady, well she seemed elderly to me, who lived with a ‘female companion’ and I think did illustrations for children’s books. There must have been quite a bit of private wealth there too because they lived very well. They were respectable and charming, and I would spend time visiting with them. I now realize they were in fact discreetly living as an all female couple in the way people did in those days, but had no idea at the time. I think they liked children and had none of their own. Lovely ladies. But OMG that car! I always knew it had something about it. Lucy only ever drove it once a week to get to her weekend cottage at Box Hill in Surrey, and I think looking back that car was where her true alter ego would come out. The perfect cover for a respectable, English, maturing illustrator of children’s books who beneath it all was in fact a full blown, multi culti, metrosexual ‘it’ girl of her time. Just the right mix of modesty, class and exotic. No coincidence that the car I most miss of all the cars I have been through over the years was my 1980s Lancia HPE 2000ie. Not as classy, and Fiat, but oh my, it oozed a certain kind of class and what a joy to drive!

[@stevewuertz3598]

Look at Harry's Garage for an example of what a full restoration can entail...when done properly. I've long admired these-they are rare and therefore $$$ in the USA for a good one. As tempting as they are, I'm sticking with a long term keeper grouping of 3 Alfa 105s. Its frankly easier to collect and hoard parts and secondly, parts availability for the 105s are just easier---but still not easy. Nice car there Jack-seems like a fun day spent filming

[@3ducs]

In a perfect world I'd have a 105 or 115 Alfa GTV. But the world isn't perfect and I'll be sticking with my '16 Mazda MX-5, which is pretty close to perfect. Now a GTV with full MX-5 running gear would be a very good car.

[@martinrichardhorrocks9869]

You are right to stay with the 105, Steve. The Alfa is a lot easier to live with. I´ve had both. Little things cost a lot to fix on a Fulvia, and it´s usually because of the "wonderful" engineering which is too often just a complex answer to a simple problem.

[@wokeybrokey8006]

Agree been watching Harry’s restoration…..not an expert on these…Porshe fan, but this looks like an earlier model to Harry’s ?

[@PK-yu2iy]

@@wokeybrokey8006 You are absolutely right! Harry's is a Fulvia Zagato, which is a very different beast bodywise.

[@sailingspark9748]

I never had the pleasure of a Fulvia. I did have a Beta Montecarlo and an HPE, they were wonderful cars. Unfortunately for me, it is much more rare Fulvia Zagato Coupe that I lust over.

[@Cubcariboo]

I can't believe how good this engine sounds! I would never listen to the stereo!!

[@paulwilson4383]

Had a Fulvia in the 80s. Famously clocked 4 hours Milan to Rome toll to toll on one occasion. True the weather was perfect and there was no traffic on that Sunday. Great memories!

[@seanoneillsongs]

I've discovered your channel and subscribed relatively recently. I love your enthusiasm - it shines. I went back to your earliest uploads and see that your production standard have seriously progressed. My own car is not likely to feature but it's amazed me for something I felt might be troublesome - 96k kilometres when I bought it three and a half years ago has increased to 165k and it's given me no trouble at all. I can stow my guitar in the boot, pull the curtain to allow the hardtop to fold in and most of my miles are top down. €900 well spent. I always thought the Fulvia a very classy looking car. If you can do it, buy one and enjoy it.

[@Number27]

Hey Sean, nice to hear from a new subscriber! Thanks for the comments and for watching the video.

[@rodrigoantunes8502]

i have a 74 fulvia 3 since 2000, my car was restored and respray, it had no rusty on the body and the engine repared to original standards, and is a pleasure to drive it, very nimble, light, comunicative steering, 5 speed, discs allround, a litlle jowel with so much to give... and the creamy v4 engine is so alive... i love my little fulvia, give me much pleasure than my 71 xj6 4.2 manual jag...

[@philipdubuque9596]

This video is a perfect example of how, beyond the raw specs of a vehicle, it's how the combined elements work together as a package. Should you be looking for a clean straight example to acquire? Over the course of the video it sounds like you answered your own question. My vote would be to go for it. The build quality speaks for itself but your obvious delight with the driving experience seems like 'nuff said. Thanks for a another great video!

[@doubledee9675]

They were great little cars. Even more underrated were the Lancia Flavias. In the late 60's to mid 70's, my mother has a second series sedan and I had a Pf coupé. They were both great driving cars, well suited to NSW roads of the period.

[@markinnes2064]

Agreed! I swapped my '72 Fulvia S2 for a '70 Flavia 2000 Coupe, so I could fit my kids in. To my surprise I've found the Flavia even more rewarding to drive - turn in is so delicate and precise for a decent sized car. On both cars, ensuring the bushes aren't worn will keep the car agile and precise. I just miss the wonderful burble of the Fulvia's V4...

[@doubledee9675]

@@markinnes2064 Keep enjoying it!

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

I never cease to be amazed at the level of sophistication of some of these overlooked cars that probably weren't even fully appreciated at the time.

[@studiocalder818]

It depended from the market. In Italy, France, Belgium, SwitzerlNd it was a woman's must above all.

[@truebluemiata]

Lovely design inside and out, let down only by the JCB shifter boot.

[@sdry1688]

In 1965 it's listed at £1400 while the Etype is around £2k , however a Lotus Cortina is only £950 so it was expensive , gr8 video again

[@sh-hg4eg]

Thank you for the context in price!

[@stevenniels]

Lovely car. I had a 1.3 series 3 and an Alfa 105. The Fulvia was always a nicer drive. The engine is a wonderful compact design: V4 with a single block and head. VW later nicked that idea for their V5, V6 and W16. The 1.3 litre made around 87 bhp which is quite difficult to improve on when tuning them, so, Lancia did a good job.I think if I ever bought a classic car again it would be a Fulvia and maybe even the 4 door Berlina!

[@1963Nicholas]

VAG actually bought the Lancia V concept from Fiat group, for a lot of money. They did re-invent much of it in their own way, not sure that was such a good idea

[@innerpeace5913]

I bought a LHD S2 Fulvia Coupé 1.3S for £500 in the late 1980s. The sunroof had leaked and the passenger floorpan had rotted out but we fabricated a new one which you'd be hard pressed to differentiate from the original. Otherwise, that car was rust free. It was tremendous fun to drive, even as a 1.3 and always put a smile on my face. The handling was superlative too. It took me to France twice but on the last trip, having gone around the Loire Valley without hitch, on the M25 at Clacket Lane Services, the head gasket went. Fortunately I had bought a new old stock head from Harry Manning in Heath End, Farnham and was able to get the car back on the road again. The 1.6HF was originally an homologation special and is a spectacular car. Most have been snapped up and restored by now but you can still get a reasonably good 1.3S for sensible money. My own personal caveat is to avoid the much more Fiatised S3 cars. They are still proper Fulvias but the eyebrows for the UK and US markets spoils the front end and the cheaper fabric seats are just a bit naff and the thicker rubberised steering wheel detracts from the interior.

[@honestreviewer3283]

The Fulvia is a beautiful car that I'd buy if I had the garage space and budget to acquire all my dream cars. The Fulvia experience is why I'll never part with my owned-since-new 2005 MINI R50 (the non-supercharged variant). FWD, light, not a lot of horsepower but handles like it's on rails, FEELS fast as heck, is simple to maintain, and puts a smile on your face every time you drive it. If you have a car that does that for you, no matter the age or make, HANG ON TO IT!

[@JoeyJoJoJuniorShabbadoo]

Jamie Kitman’s column in Road & Track turned me on to Fulvia and other European sports I’d never seen before in the US. He talked about how he owned a barn full of small foreign sports for practically nothing (early 00’s), but that they cost him everything to maintain them.

[@markbennett6658]

I can see why you like those Jack. Super thin pillars, clever engineering and a delightful interior. Those sort of cars always felt like they wanted to rev and seemed quicker than they actually were. I haven’t driven a Fulvia but have driven an Alfa Sud, a 2 litre GTV and a Lancia Beta Spyder years ago. I particularly liked the Lancia. There can’t be too many of any of these left rust being the primary enemy.

[@Mike-rk8px]

I live in Santa Barbara, California and I see Fulvia’s quite often in this area. Rust isn’t a problem here, but I’d imagine parts availability and finding a mechanic who understands them would be no easy task. I drive a 1977 Datsun 280 Z and a 2019 Mazda MX-5, both are excellent cars, especially on the long winding canyon roads we have in abundance here, but revving out a Fulvia would be lots of fun.

[@mikeholland1031]

Did you convert the 280 to carbs or still running the stock FI? I heard they didn't work that well.

[@ramarren]

I'd fantasized about owning a Fulvia Coupe since I was 12 (1966) and finally bought one in 2021. In the past two years it has been gone though rather thoroughly and is now at "daily driver capable" level of completion and reliability. It fulfills all of my fantasies of what it would be like and then some ... It was the first car I ever fell in love with, and will likely be the last car I ever go out of my way to own with such driven intensity. Marvelous machines with such an incredible, rich history behind them, and so delightful to drive. :D

[@dennisdose5697]

Love the exhaust note. Also a fan of eager feeling engines, just more enjoyable than a faster but lazy feeling engine. Neat little car.

[@scuderiapraga6815]

Fulvias are just brilliant...I have a Fiat Sport Coupe which is its direct competitor, but I love the Fulvias! Just brilliant.

[@Stevieboy130664]

I see you have the Mk 1 version - such a pretty car too! The father of a friend of mine has a Mk 2. Very pretty too though I prefer your front end. And another great engine - one I was fairly familiar with in my Lancia 2000ie back in the day.

[@scuderiapraga6815]

@@Stevieboy130664 Yes I have 2 Coupes - the AC (MK1) and the CC (MK3) which I took the 1.8 engine and put in my first gen. The Fiat Coupes are greatly undervalued which is good for first time classic car buyers and they are very good competitors to the Fulvias and Giulias. The Lancia 2000 is a beauty there is a blue one on the market right now for 10 pounds, I am very tempted...

[@william-131]

Great video on a great car. As a long term owner of a S1 HF I can only agree with everything you said. Only one thing always comes back when a Fulvia is discussed and that is that is was more valueable when new than an E-type. I’m from Holland so I do not know about the UK taxing system but in Holland the E-type was twice the price of a fulvia. Both imports. Looking fwd to the Europa Video. My other classic car! Keep up the good work. Your channel is getting better with every new video. Love the background stories.

[@martinrichardhorrocks9869]

Correct, William. It was about the Fulvia being an import and the E-type being a UK product. I think it would only have applied in the mid 60s. But the Fulvia 1.3 coupé was a hard sell, being more expensive than a Lotus Elan in the late 60s . I´d take the Elan then and now!.

[@garethmcrae668]

Agreed. The stand out fact is how cheap the E-types were at launch- same happens with Alfa 105 reviews...

[@roybatty2030]

Loved my 1972 1600HF, my daily driver for many years. Superb handling and an exciting engine, always left me grinning.

[@corn985]

Good review. As you mentioned at various point the Series 1 is the last proper, full blown Lancia. For example the differences with the switch gear is night and day from the push button starter to the steering operated full beam and horn. Buy one, S1 if possible, and you won't be disappointed.

[@studiocalder818]

👍🏻👍🏾👍🏼

[@mercoid]

I am head over heels in love with this car. As you said, “so classy”, and to my mind, such a sense of romance. One can imagine zipping about the crowed streets of Rome in the 1960’s in your skinny lapel suit and wrap-a-round sunglasses with some cutie in a miniskirt in the passenger seat.

[@johnmoncrieff3034]

The best Lancia was the Delta in all its models from the humble 1.3 fwd, all the way to the two liter supercharged/turbocharged 4wd Integrali. All it lacked was rustproofing!

[@pauloisidoro2]

My father was a Lancia dealer in the Veneto region in the 70s and he lend me a rallye 1.3 s for a week ,I was 18 years old ,wow !! I was the coolest guy in Padova, love it every seconds.

[@TheLRider]

Always loved these when Lancia Fulvias were a serious rallying cars with a list of drivers that would class as a who's who of the mid sixties and early seventies. As you said the Minis set the trend for front wheel drive rallying success and Lancia were never far behind and went on to greater things as we know. Saw them several times on the RAC of the time. Fond memories. BTW I love the trips up and down the Fosse, so lovely to see that it is still pretty quiet.. I used to do 30 odd miles on it every morning and evening. Just had one set of traffic lights for a narrow bridge.🚦

[@marcusrawlinson5024]

Sandro Munari I think won the WRC in a Fulvia Coupe.

[@richardjeffery5594]

My father had a ‘74 1.3 Rallye S. amazing car and so many good memories. I always thought the RHD UK spec cars with the raised outer lights were prettier.

[@jo05dk]

Harry Metcalfe's 1600 Zagato is one of my absolute favourite cars in his garage, if not the favourite. ..and his in partiular sounds amazing. Have always thought Fulvias are cool af. Question: Will we ever see the InfluEnzo again?

[@Number27]

Yes.. video should be coming before Xmas!

[@nearlythere9443]

Keep on thinking about selling my S2 Spider to buy a Fulvia, I just love them, should I?

[@johang7498]

Though I find the 105-series GTs of Alfa/Bertone really handsome, my general preference would go to the fulvia coupé and I think the key word here is intriguing. Like you say the car stems from a background of engineering, innovation with the FWD-layout and V4-engine (Lancia was the Italian pioneer on FWD btw with the flavia of 1960) and quality which is an attractive idea in itself and there are its contradictions by current standards. I mean, aren't we always told FWD is by nature less sporty than RWD? And indeed the fulvia looks a little "delicate", if you will. But that didn't stop its HF-versions (if you could ever find a fanalone-version? If not, buy the excellent Auto Art-scalemodel of it) to score numerous wins in rallies and becoming world champion in 1972 or '73. And there's something about its styling, specifically the fact that it was inspired by the shape of a motorboat. All those things combined make it somehow more special to me than the Alfa. Of course, to each their own taste. I just found it a delight to see this video passing by in my youtube-feed, so many thanks! On the topic of classic car prices having stopped climbing: isn't that really rather good news? To me at least, the rising values of recent years were becoming a bit excessive.

[@ceesklumper]

I fully restored and I mean fully restored a '73 Series 2 last year and this year. It's almost but not quite finished but looking forward to putting it on the road early next year ...

[@Number27]

Nice!! Hope you enjoy it!!

[@peterharrison5833]

I had a 1967 Lancia Fulvia while stationed in Naples, Italy in the 1980s. It was an absolutely great car! Thanks for posting this.

[@Koffieleuter]

Ever since I sat in one, I fell in love with this car. I also prefer this model over the HF rally version. It's such a wonderful little espresso machine.

[@CherylCold]

When I was a 17, around 1990, a chef at Gleneagles hotel had a lovely Fulvia coupe, even back then one of the nicest things to see on the road.

[@tuguybear930]

Had a 1.3s3 when I was 20 yrs old. May hands down favorite car that I've ever had.

[@MC-zj2sr]

I just bought one!! 1976 1.3S. I’m going to enjoy this car like crazy!!!

[@bobmizen1]

Brilliant sounding car Jack,, and quite attractive styling. It's a pity that so many cars like this are now so expensive, even things like Mini's are crazy prices, Mine cost £545 as a two and a half year old car in 1973. I see you started off on 'Jacks Bend' if I

[@federicomalignani4957]

Giacomo!!! You go on testing "my" cars. I had a Fulvia Coupè and I have been an idiot to sell her to a friend.... It was a mk 1 Rallye 1,3 HF,standard without bumpers,with aluminium bonnet,trunk and doors,and with plexiglass rear windows.As all the 1,3 HF it was red (rosso amaranto Montebello),with the yellow and blue central stripes. I completely restored her and kept her for 12 years,and never had a problem. In winter I often used her to reach my family for weekends in the Dolomites,driving during the night with winter tyres,and the yellow racing lights Cibiè Oscar.... I was,and still am,in love with that car. Beautiful,light,nice to drive,is really a classic with a great history. And the same is with normal,non HF,Fulvias,more comfortable but equally nice to drive. If you find a good one and buy a Fulvia Coupè,you'll never regret it. And driving a Fulvia in a winter night,with some snow,will make you feel like Sandro Munari at the Montecarlo,or Harry Kallstrom at the RAC rally that he won twice,in 1969 and 1970.

[@martinrichardhorrocks9869]

You had the crème de la crème of Fulvias, Federico. I´d prefer an early HF to a Fanalone (if I can keep the change!). I saw my first on holiday in Riccione in 1967.

[@Number27]

WoW Federico, your Fulvia sounds Amazing!! Thanks for watching

[@federicomalignani4957]

@@martinrichardhorrocks9869 Dear Martin,mine was a 1967 pre-series,101 SAE bhp,when I drove back from winter weekends on the snow,was all dirty and seemed I had just finished the Montecarlo Rally. Probably the best classic I owned.

[@pyoung168]

Back in the late ‘90s I saw one of these outside next to a barn in the middle of Ohio. It was clearly not loved by its owner. Unfortunately it was in such bad shape I couldn’t have resurrected it even if it was for sale. But even it that shape it was a sweet little car to look at. Thanks for the video and review.

[@bobspeller2225]

Totally agree with you, I've a Fulvia 1600HF and now have a 1300S along with my Flavia 2000HF coupe. You should get one you will be hooked for ever. Cheers and good luck Bob

[@AndrewJones-ki1ye]

Owned one in the 80’s cost me £350 ! Loved it but rust was an issue and spare parts. Many hours searching through fiat/lancia scrapyards . Ended up moving abroad. Made a little money on her but altogether the favourite of cars I’ve owned from Porsche 914. Volkswagen Vr6, Clio 197. Still miss my little Fulvia. 😢

[@martinmargerrison2300]

I owned a MK1 when I lived in Cornwall in 1981. Absolutely fantastic car. Bude to St Austell in 40 minutes! It fell to pieces just like the original Bluesmobile did. 😎

[@highlandmalt6368]

A fantastic car. There's another last real Lancia, the 2000hf - when I've finished restoring mine I'll lend it to you!

[@robertscheinost179]

Thanks for the video. I learn something about cars from every one of your videos, even when I don't agree with you on a few things here and there.Still, I appreciate your work as it gives me clarity on my collection and where I want to go with it. Thanks!

[@jgg02]

Cheers from Sweden, love the channel!

[@briankay4713]

Beautiful cars Jack ....more a sum of all their parts than one particular thing I feel. The styling by Piero Castagnero is just perfect .....elegant and the details like the rear lights are just gorgeous.. Get one bought they're not going to be this cheap forever...

[@domtoni4567]

One of my favorites of all time !! And let's not forget the successful rally version in the 1.6 HF.

[@mattm9619]

I guess I never had a lot of interest in a car with such a small engine I mean that's a motorcycle engine to me but Jack's enthusiasm for the car is infectious.

[@Ozzienuck]

Back in about 1973 I was working in Toronto and had a chance to buy a a 1968 Fulvia Series 1 for about $400. Yeah, those were the days. I took it out for a test drive and to this day it was one of the most exciting and nimble cars I've ever driven. I thought it was a 1600 cc engine but you say that came later, although I don't know if the ones exports to Canada and the USA had the bigger engine from the start. I can still remember coming round a clover leaf off the 401 at 80 mph, cornering dead flat and with three of us in it. It sure didn't seem slow to me at the time! Nah, I didn't buy it...Italian cars were looked at as pretty exotic and unreliable in those days...but it sure was a blast and I have to confirm everything you've said in your review.

[@sevesellors2831]

Beautiful car one of my favourites. My biggest wish is that Lancia come back with a range of exciting models it’s criminal how the brand has been allowed to die. Even Alfa keep struggling to come back with a winner. Love your videos would enjoy you driving the Lancia Beta HPE, Aurelia B20 GT and Flaminia.Zagato. Hope you get your Fulvia a real Italian beauty. Life is for enjoyment so grab some excitement and pleasure.

[@murrieteacher]

Jack thanks for the video. Lancia is not undervalued in Australia with some asking over $200,000. The cheapest is $50,000 +. Great cars, could never afford one and drove Fiats as a poor substitute.

[@deansawyer3575]

My father had 2 of the zagato models followed by the 1.6 HF Lusso, on which the cornering was amazing, it would go around traffic islands at speeds over 60 mph. I had a series 2 in 1980 which suffered from rust unfortunately, but they were way ahead of anything at the time and very fast to drive for the period, nothing else could touch them. The HF Lusso was something else, if you could try to find one to test you would be amazed. Great review thanks for doing it.

[@anxiousappliance]

In its own way the Mk1 MR2 NA compares - it is greater than the sum of its parts, the Yamaha engine is willing, if not fast, and they took way more care with the design and engineering, than they had to. An amazing car, that makes you smile every time you drive it.

[@duggy788]

i love the old Lancia's would like to see how you would compare the Fiat 124 sport coupe particularly the first ac model which had the famous twin cam 1400cc engine or any of the 124 coupe models which went up to 1800cc for the final cc model.

[@marchenning5037]

Live in South Africa I was working my first job in 91. When I bought mine red with white interior. Somebody had fitted four giant Hella lights on the front and it looked like a rally car had to have it. Didn't even bother to test drive it. My father wasn't impressed kept muttering about Italian reliability and don't phone him when it broke down. It was a fantastic car went well for a 1.3. Crazy part was driving it on asphalt roads was okay. But throw it onto dirt farm roads and mud it was a little monster and handled so well. I regret selling it only ever seen two in south africa since in the last 30 years.

[@weztward]

The sound of a Fulvia on forest sections of the RAC Rally is locked in memory, incredible!

[@mezzica01]

I’ve wanted a Fulvia for longer than I care to remember but never took the plunge. Time to set things right I reckon. Great review, thank you. Pushed me in the right direction.

[@gbspikyfish]

Always had a soft spot for the Fulvia; a very pretty little car. I could have sworn I saw a proposed design for a modern version a few years ago - that looked every bit as good as the original. A quick search only showed up the 2003 Lancia Fulvia Coupé Concept, and I don't think it was that.

[@nigelfisher3756]

Thanks for posting this overview of the wonderful little Lancia Fulvia. A brilliant little car and best was the series 1, of course. I had a series 2, and loved every minute. Prices have now tripled to when I had mine but they’re still a good buy. But, at the end of the day, I’d have to go with my old GT Junior as the more overall rewarding driver and ownership proposition.

[@studiocalder818]

I admit Fulvia's engine had something more but at the end ... in 1983 I bought an old '69 GT Junior. I still have it

[@philippethys9089]

I fully agree with your comments about this fantastic car ! I had the opportunity to own and to test several classic cars in my life and the Fulvia coupé is definitely one of the nicest and most refined classic cars ever.

[@martinhouston8086]

Friend in Edinburgh in the mid seventies had one... loved them since then....

[@andrewjuniper487]

Had a series 1 Fulvia Coupe back in the 90's, great little car, engineering on them was just amazing, probably the nicest driving classic I had, and probably the car I most regret selling. i would definitely say get one.

[@patrickhostler5939]

I’ll never forget back in 1988 going with a pal of mine to a garage to pick his Fulvia up he had just had repaired (not that well as it turned out) he drove me back through the centre of London - pre ULEZ/Congestion charge - and I just thought this was a really cool car. He offered to sell it to me but I was totally skint.

[@stankygeorge]

What is fun about this class of car is; you are engaged with the driving of the car because you have to use 100% of the engine 100% of the time, if they handle nicely that just adds to the fun!

[@benfidar]

I was choosing between a 912 and a Fulvia in 2003 and I went with the Porsche. Safety in numbers I told myself as there were very few Fulvias in the US. I still long for one and if one were to come up, I would like to experience it.

[@petersscalemodelcars]

Love the video, my dad had a lot of them when they where around 10 years old. I wish he had saved one.

[@damo5701]

Such a lovely looking car and one of my all time favorites style wise. Couple of other notable mentions, the Lamborghini Miura, and more in the Lancia's ballpark, the Alfa Romeo 105/115 Series Coupés.

[@albertseabra9226]

Thank you for this fantastic video. The Fulvia is Indeed a fabulous car. A low profile, de luxe sport vehicle for people not willing to flaunt, to show off. The Stratos was somehow a Fulvia in Steroids. A relative owned a Fulvia and knew how to take full advantage of the vehicle -- the front-wheel drive made all the difference on wet roads and around the bends. Could you plz produce a vídeo about the Lancia Flaminia, 4 doors, a super car from the early sixties ? It was very expensive and years ahead of the Competition -- Mercedes, Jaguars, etc Warm regards, A.

[@Number27]

Would love to do a Flaminia if I can find one !

[@albertseabra9226]

@@Number27 I believe there are 2, in good shape, in Portugal. Saw one of them in Porto a few months ago -- 2 tone, beige and black. A gorgeous vehicle. There is a Lancia Club encompassing several countries. Perhaps through them a vídeo could be obtained. Warm Regards, A.

[@ryanbaptiste249]

My first two cars were Fulvias. Nice to see this review… brings back fond memories.

[@sameebah]

They are gorgeous little machines - I'd certainly have one :)

[@heiner71]

Always loved those. I remember, in the late 80's there was a pretty dark blue series 2 example at a used car dealer across from the house I lived in. I came very close to buying it "for my wife" but we ended up getting a probably more reliable Polo GT for her. That Lancia was 7000DM at the time. Not cheap but awesome.

[@Pietervdv]

Had a Fulvia berlina as a daily driver in the late 80s. Very unassuming looks, but loved the build quality, the engine and the dog leg 5 speed gearbox.

[@rodneyshepherd9120]

Great review. Perhaps the engineers and designers had rallying in mind? Following the success of Saab with the engine and gearbox ahead of front wheels. (Unlike Citroen and Renault) Then followed the Mini also with good weight distribution. Then there was the Lancia Flavia which I had after a Saab 93. Flavia flat four front wheel drive legendary handling but a complete nightmare to service; nothing accessible! These cars lead the way so that today most cars are front wheel drive best using different technique.