An unusual opportunity to acquire a very rare and complete project RHD Zagato for restoration.

History of this car

This Fulvia Sport 1600 is 1 of approximately 50 UK RHD examples imported. It was registered new on 08.01.1973 finished in Rosso San Siro and issued with a particularly appealing registration number RJW 999L, which goes with the car.

It has had six owners the previous two being long term custodians. There are MOTs going back to the 1980s and a decent history file back to the 1970s, with service history and engine rebuild accounts from the late Roger Perry.

At some point the car has been partially stripped awaiting a restoration that never happened, and the car is sold as a restoration project.

Bodywork

There is rust in all the usual places, although we have seen worse. The rust is most acute in the subframe mount area. The floors and some panels such as the boot lid, bonnet and doors are better than you might expect and the swage line is sharp. A complete body restoration is required,  however there some new sill panels included.

The glass is all very good ditto the stainless trim (NB some items of trim such as the grille, lights etc have been loosely assembled to demonstrate completeness).

Mechanics

No attempt has been made to start the car, although the engine turns easily and relatively little mileage has been covered since the engine was overhauled in 1989. A P.D Gough stainless exhaust is fitted.

The engine is “matching numbers” to the chassis, and the special gearbox unique to this model is fitted.

Interior

Our car features an original cream fur interior. The dashboard is partially dismantled, although all removed parts are present. A new headlining and tailor made carpet set are included.

Boot

Correct carpeting, underlays, spare and spare cover all in place.

Summary

Your chance to revive a fast and rare Zagato, in a cool colour!

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