1970 Lancia Fulvia Rallye

This front-wheel-drive masterpiece is stored in our climate-controlled warehouse in Aiken, SC, and comes with a current South Carolina title. The vehicle listed is now owned, maintained, and driven by Car Cave. For additional photos and information, please visit www.carcaveusa.com. A full walkaround video is also available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/tZGLo7VPQBg.
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The 1970 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1600 HF 'Fanalone' holds a remarkable place in rally history and automotive engineering, representing the pinnacle of Lancia’s Fulvia lineup and Italian rally car design of the era. Named “Fanalone” (meaning 'big headlights' in Italian) for its oversized lights, this model is revered for its success in rallying under FIA Group 4 and is the most desirable Fulvia variant.
Car Cave has extensive experience with Fulvias, having serviced and sold many over the years. This example drives exceptionally well, with a smooth-shifting transmission and excellent start-up, making it a sheer joy to drive. Records show that this Fulvia spent most of its life in the sunny, dry climate of Sicily, which has preserved it beautifully. Finished in red with a subtle blue and yellow racing stripe, it features a black interior with original wood-grain finishes. This 1.6 HF has the look, stance, and feel to thrill any petrolhead. The period-correct 175/70R13 Pirelli Cinturato tires wrap around original 13” alloy wheels, and a full-size spare, tool kit, and jack are included in the trunk. Inside, a dog-leg 5-speed gearbox complements Veglia gauges for Olio (oil pressure) and Acqua (coolant temperature), Benzina (fuel) are located next to the tach and speedometer. In front of the passenger mounted in the woodgrain dash is a Temp Olio gauge to monitor oil temperatures. enhancing the car’s authentic Italian charm.
The previous owner, a collector with a substantial car collection, spared no expense in making this Fanalone the best driving example on the road. He initially purchased the Fulvia for $97,000 on Valentine’s Day 2018 and invested almost $90,000 in a comprehensive mechanical overhaul throughout his years of ownership. Detailed receipts are available for review upon request. The Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI) registration placard, proudly displayed in the rear window, adds to its provenance.
Our Italian Lancia expert has verified that this is a documented, numbers-matching example, and the full registration file is included in the sale. Originally registered on May 5, 1970, in Trapani, Sicily, under Omodeo Russo Salvatore's ownership, the Fulvia was actively used, as shown by annual tax stamps over the decades of Sicilian ownership. It changed hands several times, including a transfer to Mirko Mangano in Palermo in 1998. Car Cave recently visited Palermo and can verify the weather is both hot and dry, perfect for preserving old Italian treasures.
Beyond regular use, this Fulvia has lived through classic Sicilian racing events and participated in some classic enthusiasts driving events as evidenced by rally stickers. This was not utilized any sanctioned racing events or has a FIA registration.
The 64th Targa Florio Rally in March 1980, one of Italy’s most iconic races is shown on the vehicle. The 65th Targa Florio Rally in March 1981, was a local event as this vehicle lived in Sicily where many 1.6HF Fulvias were featured. The Trofeo Florio 2000 on June 17-18, 2000, is featured on the coupe but race records show there were Fulvias entered but no 1.6 HF models participated in the race event The 1st Ronde Terre Sicane on April 23, 2006, another Sicilian rally event