1971 Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF Series 2

It was in 1965 that Lancia launched the Fulvia coupe. Designed in-house, it was powered by a twin-cam V4 engine of 1,216 cc producing 80 bhp, while the four-speed gearbox had a floor change. The 1.2 HF - for High Fidelity – followed with less trim and 88 bhp, and the Sport with initially all alloy body and later just alloy bonnet, doors and bootlid as on the HF. In 1966 capacity rose to 1,294 cc, realizing in the 101 bhp 1.3 HF the start of a long and illustrious rally career, with a first outright win in the 1966 Rally del Fiori, the 1.3 Rallye which replaced it in 1967 was a big seller. For 1968 engine capacity increased to 1,584 cc: the 1968 HG, boasting 114 bhp (and 118 mph/0-60 mph in 9.9 seconds), a five-speed gearbox, wider tires on 13” alloy wheels, fiberglass wheelarches and 7” inner headlamps, represented the ultimate development of the Fulvia – a fact proved by victory in the 1969 Mediterraneana, Elba and RAC Rallies and the 84 Hour marathon de la...