My 1970 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3 S

[TT]

In record time, here I am, home, with the Fulvia in the garage!
To think I paid the deposit around 24 hours ago. Thanks to my dad and some of his time, I was able to obtain the plates before evening and pick it up this morning.
As it was a marvellous morning, with pretty deserted roads, I took it for a spin along Como Lake and its stunning views.

The car feels very VERY special to drive, and I never owned such an old piece of kit. It's just mind blowing. So much different than modern cars, and obviously (for me) so much better. Everything is so pure, so classic yet so fresh.
The big steering wheel isn't razor sharp, the tiny tires don't give you ultimate grip, and 1000+ kp and 90 hp would be trashed by any modern hatch, but you don't give a flying crap about all of that to be honest.
It barely has 60'000 km, and many parts are new (engine head, carbs, exhaust system, brakes, wheels...). Only the interior shows the 37 years of life...

The jaw dropping soundtrack of the 1298cc engine come straight from another planet. So rich and still hungry for revs.
It's a 1970 car but it already has 4 discs providing stopping power. Being new, they don't perform perfectly yet, but they are great already.

The very long gear lever is strange, but you quickly get the hang of it, and all in all, it feels just perfect.

Just a pic for now. I need to eat something and then I'll be out on the road again obviously!

I suppose I am almost sure which car will take me to the NS this summer

[ARMAN]

wooooo!!! I thougt it would not be anything else than white congratulations and I cant believe you are hungry with this beautie waiting outside

[TT]

I didn't plan to buy a Fulvia in fact, but when I found a white one... 

[gucom]

Wow really nice car TT! Cant wait to see more pics of her BTW is lake Como that close to your house??

Take good care of her mate, she's precious!

[TT]

I can be on the lake shores in some 10-15 min, yes. This was taken a couple of km down the road from Villa d'Este

[pzgren]

this is really a very very nice car TT! and you managed to get it on the street in record time  have fun with your new ride 

[Smartdriver]

Lucky bastard! You must come in "Motor Valley" with this car!   
Congrats for Fulvia, a really lovely classic, when Lancia made magic cars with an elegant design 
So, much enjoy with your Fulvia! 

[MartinR]

Wow. What a classy ride! Hope it wont be too much of a hassle to maintain. Classic cars usually are...especially Italian ones. Looks in good condition!

Congrads on the purchase!

[redbaron]

Congatulations with this great looking car.
Where does the Rallye stands for? Is it some kind of special trim or something?

[Darkel]

Congratulations  Take good care of that lady, can't wait to see her in the metal 

[TT]

Wow. What a classy ride! Hope it wont be too much of a hassle to maintain. Classic cars usually are...especially Italian ones. Looks in good condition!

Congrads on the purchase!

Well, I tend to think such ideas need to be turned upside down. Everybody told me it was a mistake to buy an used italian bike, yet the Monster did 11'000 km with me since last summer (total 20'000) and is like new. Only time will tell, but so far I can still confirm the most expensive car to maintain in my garage is the A4, the newest one (and German)

this is really a very very nice car TT! and you managed to get it on the street in record time  have fun with your new ride 

LOL, indeed. The other day when we talked in MSN it was still a "work in progress" or rather a "I hope he will sell it"

Lucky bastard! You must come in "Motor Valley" with this car!...

Well, you never know The little lady already has two long trips planned for 2008: Nürburgring and Monte Carlo

Congatulations with this great looking car.
Where does the Rallye stands for? Is it some kind of special trim or something?

Not really a special trim. It was just that in those years, the production car was basically created following the rally championship needs (dimensions, weight...), that's why the Rallye name was used on Fulvia's first series model. Rallye was basically the coupé while the 4 doors saloon was a regular Fulvia. Later on, it was just Fulvia Coupé 1.3 S...

Congratulations  Take good care of that lady, can't wait to see her in the metal 

And this time if we'll end up with almost no petrol, it will be easier to push it, just in case

[mrmojo77]

Drop dead gorgeous car! Sorry, I didn't follow it all, did you buy it from Italy or how did you end up in Como?
It looks really good and for sure it offers different kind of driving pleasure! Congrats again TT!

[stradale]

Great choice, TT  It's such a pure design, very elegant. Besides, how often do you drive a car with a V4 engine?

90 hp may not sound much, but from a 1.3 engine from 1970 it's very impressive! I can't wait to see it at the NS.

[goodduck]

congrats on adding another steed to the stable! i love your collection and would very much like to have some old classics in my garage when im older.
i dont know too much about the fulvia but i really dig its lines. 

[TT]

Drop dead gorgeous car! Sorry, I didn't follow it all, did you buy it from Italy or how did you end up in Como?
It looks really good and for sure it offers different kind of driving pleasure! Congrats again TT!

I bought it in Italy, very close to the border near Lugano in fact. And since the road going along lake Lugano and lake Como is quite an usual WE drive, I decided to take the long way round

[zot09]

Let me be the first to say that...



  of the keys and manual!


hahaha  j/k Great find TT, she looks like a beauty! I wish you many safe and fun miles with her!

[TT]

Dang, I wanted to take the infamous custom shot today, but I started driving it and couldn't stop!

[ARMAN]

Damn TT where are ze pics???? You posted this thread 10 hours ago and people are getting impatient here

[TT]

Should I take the tripod and go for a photoshoot now?

[wackary]

TT! you lucky bastard!!!!! You now own two of my personal dream cars!! I am sooo jealous! What is the deal, were we twins seperated at birth or something!!??? Crazy!