Series 1 Fulvia Berlina colour

[fay66]

Here are production records of 818.211 Fulvia GT variant. I am not aware that there are any more detailed records available than these sadly.
I think your car is 818.211.04767 which shows it was made in 1967.
I am slightly surprised that you have a rusty bodged underside if the car has spent its life in central Italy.
I am sure you wont have any problems with our DVLA as long as you get a letter from the LMC confirming the date of build and the attached factory document.
I am also certain that you will get to know and love your S1 Fulvia Berlina!
Chris

Sorry Ghris, I hadn't realised you'd already put the build information up on the sheets that I came across a few years ago.

[nistri]

The visura you got is a bit different from the earlier ones I saw, maybe they changed the style. However, it does indicate the car chassis number, year of manufacture, duplicate log book issued in 1999 etc, and importantly that it was exported to the UK in Feb 2020 (penultimate line). I doubt you will need much more info than this. Andrea

[pasey25]

Robert what condition is the interior in? You said black vinyl or TVE in Lancia speak
Cheers
Tom

The interior is going to need some work by a trimmer for sure Tom, but I'm hoping repair, as opposed to full renovation, will be possible. All being well we'll be able to find a good matching vinyl to replace the 3-4panels which are torn/cracked.

Robert, I’ve just joined the forum. I seriously considered purchasing this car and importing it into Australia but the cost of importing was too high to gamble on the floor and trim condition. I’m glad you saved it!

I managed to buy a RHD GT locally here in Australia. I already have a coupe, and have been looking for a GT for a long time

[Robert Berlina]

Thanks for getting in touch Adam. I just replied directly by email.

The car will hopefully be back on the road this summer. It's been a long journey I must say with huge amounts of metalwork involved. But it's looking pretty smart.

Trying to attach an image here. I hope you can see it!

[fay66]

Looking good Robert
Brian
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[TSB GTE]

Paint job looks really good Robert.
I’m undecided about the Ivory wheels...I think I would be tempted to make them body colour even although that would definitely be non original.
Tom

[fay66]

Paint job looks really good Robert.
I’m undecided about the Ivory wheels...I think I would be tempted to make them body colour even although that would definitely be non original.
Tom

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Tom,
The White wheels make it too white.
Brian
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[oldracer]

I'll certainly do it if owners will let me have as much detail as possible.
That goes for all Berlinas, series 1 and series 2.
Series 1 shouldn't be too much of a problem, but
Although I know some the LHD imports, I'm sure their are others I don't know of.
Brian
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Good evening Brian, if you are still collecting details on berlinas hopefully this is useful.

I've just acquired a 1972 LHD berlina reg BVM 552K, chassis #818.612.034552, engine #105512.

The car was imported to the UK from Holland in early 2016, prior to which it lived in Verona with the plate VR 305590, where it would appear it was owned by a doctor.

However, the dealer sticker in the rear window is J. Casella, rue Cesar Campinchi, Bastia, Corsica - which is still a working garage as far as I can tell, although I doubt they have the original bill of sale!

On the topic of colours, the body is rosso york but the roof is white, which I don't imagine is original as I've never seen a two-tone Fulvia before, although I'm happy to be corrected.

Best regards,

Ian Conway

[fay66]

I'll certainly do it if owners will let me have as much detail as possible.
That goes for all Berlinas, series 1 and series 2.
Series 1 shouldn't be too much of a problem, but
Although I know some the LHD imports, I'm sure their are others I don't know of.
Brian
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Good evening Brian, if you are still collecting details on berlinas hopefully this is useful.

I've just acquired a 1972 LHD berlina reg BVM 552K, chassis #818.612.034552, engine #105512.

The car was imported to the UK from Holland in early 2016, prior to which it lived in Verona with the plate VR 305590, where it would appear it was owned by a doctor.

However, the dealer sticker in the rear window is J. Casella, rue Cesar Campinchi, Bastia, Corsica - which is still a working garage as far as I can tell, although I doubt they have the original bill of sale!

On the topic of colours, the body is rosso york but the roof is white, which I don't imagine is original as I've never seen a two-tone Fulvia before, although I'm happy to be corrected.

Best regards,

Ian Conway

Thanks Ian, I'll make a note of the details, have you let Sarah Know?.
I recognise the Berlina you have just  purchased, but I've never actually seen it in the metal, certainly a unique colour scheme, and pretty sure it's an addition.
Hope to catch up with you and your lovely Berlina in the New year sometime.
Brian
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[oldracer]

Hi Brian,

I'm afraid I've been out of the loop for some time so I'm not sure who Sarah is or how to get in contact but I'm happy if you want to pass on my details and those of the car.

Slightly off-topic but as winter is setting in I'm shopping for anti-freeze for the fleet, however Halfords doesn't cater for older cars so their website is no help, do you have any product suggestions?

Many thanks,

Ian

[lancialulu]

Sarah is our membership secretary - details in back of VL.

Re Antifreeze I would go to Wilco Motor and get their blue glycol based concentrate and use at 50% dilution

https://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/product/coolant-antifreeze/rapid-cool-blue-antifreeze-5l-gc-1027/GC-1027

[davidwheeler]

Alternately you could try this - significantly cheaper.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_dmd=2&iconV2Request=true&_ssn=smith_and_allan&store_cat=0&store_name=smithandallanlubricants&_oac=1&_nkw=blue%20antifreeze%2020l
I have just bought 20l red antifreeze from them for the MGTF, cost £38 and delivered next day.  Why go to the shops?!

[nistri]

Red or orange antifreeze (containing organic phosphates) is not recommended for old cars, Andrea

[oldracer]

Sarah is our membership secretary - details in back of VL.

Re Antifreeze I would go to Wilco Motor and get their blue glycol based concentrate and use at 50% dilution

https://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/product/coolant-antifreeze/rapid-cool-blue-antifreeze-5l-gc-1027/GC-1027

Thanks very much Tim, on the case

[fay66]

Red or orange antifreeze (containing organic phosphates) is not recommended for old cars, Andrea

The garage that a friend uses had been merrily putting orange antifreeze in her 2008 Vauxhall Corsair, despite the handbook specifying blue, and she had quite a bit of sediment in the expansion tank.
Brian
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