1994 | Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II

82,500
(a): Recent full engine rebuild
(b): Extensive history file and expenditure
(c): 1 of 220 Giallo Ginestra examples

The Lancia Delta was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1979 and is best known for its domination of the World Rally Championship in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Constantly being developed, the first 'Evolution' cars were built at the end of 1991 and carried on through 1992; these models were the final homologation cars built for the Lancia Rally Team competing under the Martini Racing banner. In June 1993, the second 'Evolution' version of the Delta HF Integrale featured an updated version of the two litre, 16 valve turbo engine to produce more power and torque, now developing 215 PS (against 210 PS on the earlier un-catalytic version). The 1993 Integrale received a cosmetic and functional facelift that included 16" light alloy rims with 205/45 ZR 16 tyres, bodycolour roof moulding to underline the connection between the roof and the solar tinted windows, aluminium fuel cap and air-intake grilles on the front mudguards, red colour coded cam cover, leather-covered three-spoke Momo steering wheel and Recaro seats upholstered in tan Alcantara with diagonal stitching. With these upgrades, the Evo II Integrale is considered by many as the most desirable version to own.

This striking 1994 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution II is a stunning example of the iconic rally derived homologation special in the coveted limited edition Giallo Ginestra Yellow of which only 220 were produced. Supplied new in Germany and first registered in Hamburg on 31st August 1994 where the car spent three years before coming to the UK and being registered here on 3rd September 1997. If ever there's a car where yellow works better than any other it's the Lancia Delta Integrale and in Giallo Ginestra, it is one of the rarest Evolutions produced. Under the bonnet sits a 2.0 litre turbocharged 16 valve in-line four-cylinder engine producing an impressive 219bhp sent to all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission, thanks to the new ECU and the Garett T3 turbo on the Evo II which translates into a 0-60mph in 5.7 seconds.

Inside you find dark grey Alcantara trim with yellow stitching, Recaro front sports seats, new black carpets and HF over mats, Momo Corse steering wheel, air conditioning, and it has a new set of 17" Evolution Speedline Corse magnesium alloy wheels in Anthracite with new Pirelli P-Zero tyres. The car has had seven previous keepers from new with our vendor having purchased the car in July 2018. It boasts an impressive and full marque specialist maintenance history with 17 stamps in the service/maintenance book, five in Germany and nine by Lancia dealer Walkers Garage Ltd in Northallerton, North Yorkshire and four by Auto Integrale Ltd in Reading.

There is a lot of expenditure on the car from 2003 to 2018 amounting to £18,850 and upon purchasing the car in September 2018, the current owner had Walkers Garage carry out a full assessment of the car and as a result of their recommendations he spent a further £16,162 with works amounting to 189 ¼ hours in total, including a full engine rebuild plus many other new components. In addition to these works, some paintwork rectification was carried out by a specialist body shop totalling £2,000, re-trimming of the front seats by a specialist trimmer at £1,800, all amounting to £20,662 and a total spend on the car of £39,512 since 2003.

The car comes with is original handbook pack including maintenance book and owner's manual, two books on Lancia Delta Integrale' s including Peter Collins hardback book, HPi check and certificate, MoT history and test certificates, all invoices for works and servicing carried out. It has now covered a genuine 81,928 miles (131,850 kilometres) from new, but only 464 miles since the engine rebuild by Walkers Garage Ltd, a few more miles will be undertaken prior to the auction but it is advised that further running in is completed before you take on any rally stages. A fabulous and rare car that needs no introduction, the Lancia Delta Integrale is just a truly great classic, and one to keep in your garage! Viewing is highly recommended. Consigned by Mathew Priddy