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Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v

Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v

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Lot number 29
Hammer value WD
Description Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v
Registration F149 YEJ
Year 1989
Colour White
Engine size 1,995 cc
Chassis No. ZLA831A8000479933

THIS CAR HAS NOT MADE IT TO THE SALE DUE TO A MEDICAL ISSUE WITH THE VENDOR. INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO CALL US ON 01568 611122 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

From humble beginnings in 1979, the Lancia Delta went on to become one of the most iconic rally weapons of all time.

A crisply styled five-door hatchback designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, its mix of nimble handling and sharp looks won it the coveted Car of the Year in 1980. However, it wasn't until 1986 that the Delta began to get really interesting when the HF 4WD was launched, featuring four-wheel drive and a 165bhp 1600cc turbo-charged engine.

The following year the HF was completely redesigned with rallying in mind and a legend was born: the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. Now fitted with a two-litre eight-valve turbocharged engine, it had 185bhp and the world's most sophisticated 4WD system that rocketed the car to 60mph in just 6.6 seconds, on virtually any surface, on its way to a top speed of 133mph.

A devastatingly effective rally tool, the Integrale simply murdered the opposition, scoring 46 WRC victories overall and winning the Constructor's Championship a record six times in a row from 1987 to 1992. As the rally cars were developed, so the road cars improved too, and in 1988 the 16-valve Integrale was launched, now with 200bhp and a 0-60 time of just 5.5 seconds.

In 1991 the first Evolution cars came out with a wider track to improve the handling, wider and much more aggressive-looking bodywork and a host of improvements to the brakes and suspension. The engine was also remapped to give another 10bhp. In 1993 came the final development of the model, the EVO 2, with more sophisticated engine management that raised power to 215bhp and 220lb/ft of torque.

This 1989 16-valve model spent its first nine years in its native Italy before coming to the UK in 1998. Although it has covered some 155,800kms (97,400 miles), an invoice in the history file shows that it was fitted with a brand new engine in Italy at 63,483kms (40,000 miles). Indeed it comes with a good quantity of bills to show regular maintenance and was last serviced at 141,620kms, a new timing belt being fitted shortly afterwards at 142,973kms.

The current owner bought the car as an investment seven years ago to join a small fleet of other classics and has used it only very sparingly, keeping it garaged throughout this time. Due to a recent illness he regrettably has to part with most of the collection, hence the reason for sale.

Said to be in well-above average condition throughout and to drive well with an MOT until July 2015, it comes with the aforementioned bills and two owner’s handbooks, one in Italian and one in English. A Category 1 alarm/immobiliser is also fitted for peace of mind and reduced insurance.

Values of the Evo models have soared in recent times and, with very similar performance, these 200bhp 16-valve models can surely not get any cheaper. Your cataloguer was lucky enough to own one several years ago and can honestly claim that he has never had more fun on four wheels. The sheer brilliance of the ride, handling and steering, combined with the addictive surge of the acceleration and the tenacious all-weather grip have to be experienced to be believed. Even today, a quicker cross-country car is hard to imagine.

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