Hi Lucas

Thanks for the message. the car doesn't arrive until June, but I will let you know my first impressions once it has been registered.

Chris

Thanks Neil

I'm over in Tunbridge Wells so not too far from you. Thanks for the invite. Hopefully see you at a meet sometime later in the summer. If not in Surrey perhaps at a general Lancia Club meeting.

Regards

Chris

Thanks Ed

I'll keep you posted on any further investigations I make once the car is back in the UK.

Thanks again for your very valuable help and advice.

Regards

Chris

Hi Joe Thanks for the message. The full number on the sub frame ID plate is 818 740 000511, the chassis number is 818 740 001482, so both numbers are low but not sub 200. However I am not assuming that that the first 200 numbers were given solely to the Corsa models if indeed it exists. I can't beli...

Hi Ed Just returned from Italy and I am pleased to say I am now the new owner of a very nice 1600 HF. Whether it is a Fanalino Corsa or not will have to remain a mystery. The subframe ID plate, when cleaned of paint, clearly revealed the number 740, but I could not see any numbers on the vertical ca...

Thanks Ed

I'll report back when I get back from Italy.

Chris

Hi Ed Thank you for your reply. Could you tell me exactly where to find the cast uprights number? Sorry to be a pain but is there any way of highlighting one of my earlier subframe photos to indicate the position? It would be great if you could help with this last piece of investigation, bearing in ...

Hi Ed

What would you deduce if the subframe number was either 540 or 740? I'm seeing the car on Saturday so it would be good to know your thoughts prior to then.

Many thanks.

Chris

Ekranoplan

Thanks for the contacts. Very useful. I might well contact Neal Shepherd if I buy the car. I had heard of Peter Gerrish but did know he had retired.

Regards

Chris

Thanks Lucas I will see if I can find out what is under the paint! I think the owner may be prepared to help as he has been very helpful so far. He has sent a lot of photos which show that in general he appears to have carried out the restoration to a high level so the over painting is a little surp...