“ This is the famous Lancia Fulvia F & M Special, made in 1969 by Cesare Fiorio Lancia DS together with the famous pilot and coach Claudio Maglioli Biella. The model code, F & M, born from the initials of the surnames of its creators.

This special version of the Fulvia was created to be particularly light and handy, ideal to compete in the winding road races of the time and in uphill races. Secondly, can solve the problem of the high temperatures that have plagued the pilots in the cockpit Lancia at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1969, racing with the Fulvia Zagato.

To fulfill these needs Fiorio and Maglioli decide to cut the roof in a Fulvia HF, montando a windshield of luck. The pretty Lancia coupe turns into a boat and also in the rear overhang is modified, shortened by about 28 cm. The loss of rigidity due to the lack of the roof is compensated by a tubular structure that strengthens the body.

With this transformation, the Fulvia F & M is about 200 kg lighter than the standard model and stop the scales at just 690 kg. The mechanics will be adopted by Fulvia 1.6 HF "Fanalone" and develops about 160 hp. With a power to weight ratio as favorable, the Fulvia F & M is able to compete with cars of engine capacity and higher performance.

Biella Maglioli builds around three copies: the first two are set up in a similar way, while the third, made in1970 mounts an aerodynamic body created from scratch.

And 'Sandro Munari to get the best results, with a first place overall in the Rally of the Mediterranean and class victories in the 1000 km of Nurburgring and the Targa Florio.

It would seem that the Lancia Fulvia F & M chassis 00200 is the only original copy still exists.
It 'was sold in 2014 for 227,000 pounds corresponding to approximately 272,000 Euros. „