1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione

Footnotes

Badged as the Delta HF 4WD on its introduction in 1986, this model retained the Volumex blower initially before switching to a straightforward turbo when transformed into the Integrale for 1987. The latter would prove a supremely capable rally car, winning the World Championship in both 1987 and 1988, yet in road trim remained a thoroughly practical family hatchback. Integrale performance was boosted further by the introduction of a 16-valve cylinder head for the 2-litre four-cylinder engine in 1989, maximum power increasing to 200bhp and top speed to 220km/h.
Homologated to maintain the works rally team's competitive edge, the first Evoluzione models were manufactured towards the end of 1991, incorporating wider front and rear track, appropriately altered bodywork and an engine re-mapped to produce 210bhp among many other detail improvements. By the time the works team was disbanded at the end of 1992, the Integrale had added a further four World Rally Championships to its palmarès.
Finished in black metallic with green Alcantara interior, this Evoluzione has fewer than 60,000 kilometres showing on the odometer. Registered in Germany, the Integrale was imported from Japan in 2016 at 55,300 kilometres and has formed part of the vendor's exclusive private collection since 2018. Upon purchase, the vendor commissioned a thorough service that included an overhaul of the braking system; a new exhaust system (from the exhaust manifold onwards); a comprehensive dismantling, checking, and aligning of the front and rear axles, suspension and running gear; new timing and fan belts (including new pulleys); a new set of Continental tyres, etc. Related invoices (including those for parts, etc) amount to €27,620, while a more recent service, including the installation of a new radiator in September 2020, cost over €3,290; so a total of more than €30,900 has been spent on this wonderful Delta Evoluzione since 2018! The accompanying independent specialist's report rates the car's condition as overall very good (2+) and the car also comes with German registration documents and copies of the aforementioned invoices (perusal strongly recommended).
These exciting road-going versions of the World Rally Championship-winning Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione are very much sought after, and this example would make a fine addition to any collection.