I did it again ... this time it's a 1972 Lancia Fulvia Coupe

[Cees Klumper]

Quick pic:

[Cees Klumper]

I just approved the listing on Bring a Trailer for my Fulvia, should 'go live' in the next week or so. Here's the driving video my son and I took, on our regular drive to the gym:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT_cgkaiRE4

[Peter van Es]

Lovely little rally car, sounds great. How's the acceleration, looks light and nimble. Shame it's in the US, I would have been a serious buyer if it was in Europe...

Peter

[Cees Klumper]

Thanks Peter - despite the engine only being 1,231 cc the acceleration is quite brisk, the car weighs just a bit over 900 kgs and with the five speed, geared fairly low, it has no problem speeding up the hills around here. I think it's supposed to have around 85 HP which is enough to make it a fun ride. Also all the suspension is brand new and tight, so you can really throw it into corners, with the front wheel drive aspect. I think it's right in its element here in Southern California. 

[66andBlue]

Splendid car and video, Cees.
Amazing to see only two other cars on that road during your drive. You must be out in the boondocks! 

[Cees Klumper]

Hi Alfred - yes, we live out where it is very quiet, although less than 30 miles from the Oceanside beach. Homes are on large lots (ours is on 8 acres, there are still 100+ acre pieces of land available for not that much money). There is a minimum lot size here of I believe several acres and there are many avocado farms, nurseries, horse ranches and some wineries, so it is just all very spread out and quiet. It's called De Luz Heights.

Auction just went live, will be exciting to watch. It ends next Sunday so just one day after our Pagodas and Beer get-together on Saturday.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-lancia-fulvia-18/

[Cees Klumper]

These photos I took right by our home, so you get a sense of the area (and the car!)

[66andBlue]

Hi Cees.
Indeed, a nice bucolic area in our vicinity.
We visited Ross Lake awhile ago, specifically the old Daily Ranch, which is now a lavender farm. My wife wanted some different lavender and other plants for the garden.
Hope to see you in two weeks (April 26) at Pagodas & Beer!

[Cees Klumper]

Oops, yes of course, the 26th, even better ...