Godfrey
somewhat colored
I took my Lancia Fulvia to the grocery store on Sunday and had a laugh when I realized just how tiny it is compared to a modern "Compact Car" parking space... Then, on the way to the shop the other day for some work on the brakes, my partner (unbeknownst to me) was driving alongside and behind me, videoing it.
I had to make a photo of the car at the grocery store because it looked so tiny. And, well, I had these videos of me driving it. Here they are ... click on the photo to see the video.
Addendum:
Hmm.. RFF's programming seems to defeat the link to the video most of the time. Here's a direct link to the video: https://flic.kr/p/2mVdyWh ...
Enjoy! G
I had to make a photo of the car at the grocery store because it looked so tiny. And, well, I had these videos of me driving it. Here they are ... click on the photo to see the video.
Addendum:
Hmm.. RFF's programming seems to defeat the link to the video most of the time. Here's a direct link to the video: https://flic.kr/p/2mVdyWh ...
Enjoy! G
ranger9
Well-known
I should have known that if there would be anyone on RFF who owned a Lancia Fulvia, it would be you! Is it the Fanalone version?
The pic reminds me of when I had parked my erstwhile 1974 Saab Sonett III on the street, came back later, and thought, "Wow, that giant minivan is really crowding my car." Then I realized the "giant minivan" was a Mini Cooper...
The pic reminds me of when I had parked my erstwhile 1974 Saab Sonett III on the street, came back later, and thought, "Wow, that giant minivan is really crowding my car." Then I realized the "giant minivan" was a Mini Cooper...
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
Of course, we've gotten bigger on average, so our cars have as well. But that's pretty funny.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Thanks!
... I see that RFF's configuration tends to jump over the link to the video and bring up the photo instead when you click on it. I added the link in my original post, here it is again for any who might want to see it. It's only about a minute in length.
https://flic.kr/p/2mVdyWh
G
... I see that RFF's configuration tends to jump over the link to the video and bring up the photo instead when you click on it. I added the link in my original post, here it is again for any who might want to see it. It's only about a minute in length.
https://flic.kr/p/2mVdyWh
G
Godfrey
somewhat colored
LOL!
Yes, the Fulvia gets lost in a parking lot behind such enormous cars as a Toyota Corolla or Mini Cooper! It's a teensy car, and shockingly roomy inside for its size. I'm six foot and am completely comfortable in it—plenty of head and leg room. It's a little tight when my passenger is broad shouldered like me, but, hey, we're buddies. ;-)
This one is a standard '67 Fulvia Coupe that's been dressed a bit to resemble the HF rally cars with the correct Campi wheels, rally steering wheel, stripped off bumpers, and some of the HF emblems on grill, transom, and fenders. The engine in it at present is a 1.3L from the 1970ish Fulvia 1.3S version ... I have the original 1.2L engine as well, although it is currently dismantled and needs a complete going through of the parts and reassembly. That may be next Winter's entertainment, although I'm not sure if I'd ever put it back in unless I have some problem with the current engine. Unlikely.
The car was partially restored and the body repainted by the prior owner in the early '00s. I bought it last Spring in "okay" condition, but it was running poorly. Rebuilt carburetors, electronic ignition, electric fuel pump, a good tune up, brakes overhaul, and a few minor other things... I've gotten it up to being mechanically sound now—start and run well, stop well, etc—and pretty reliable. It drives well and is fun to drive! Next on the agenda is some work on the interior, and perhaps a new set of shock absorbers (these aren't totally gone, but they're a bit fluffy). Long term project, no rush.
I had a '67 SAAB Sonnet II and always wanted a III. There's one of them available that I could get if I feel like taking on another car project. Sweet little machines ... But I wanted a Lancia Fulvia Coupe more!
The gods know I don't need any more cameras, so they motivate me to use my lack of discretion in other entertaining ways. :angel:
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ranger9
Well-known
Thanks for the video link; I had looked for it the first time, but missed it. The car: Awesome HF tribute version! If I had one I'd probably put the elephant decals on it, but I love the whole understated "Hey, it's just a daily driver" vibe of yours...