Chassis No. ZLA831AB000489335

This 1989 Lancia Delta HF Integrale represents the pinnacle of Lancia's rallying career. Originally launched in 1979 as a Giugiaro-designed four-door hatchback, the Delta started as an economy car with a front-wheel-drive platform and a Fiat-based SOHC engine producing 84 horsepower. The journey to becoming a rally icon began with the introduction of the Delta HF 4WD in 1986, taking inspiration from the Delta S4 Group B rally car. It featured a sophisticated four-wheel-drive system and a turbocharged 2.0-liter "Lampredi" twin-cam, four-cylinder engine, delivering 182 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque.

Following the Group B era, the Delta HF 4WD adapted for Group A, swiftly clinching the 1987 WRC season. The evolution into the Delta HF Integrale in 1988 brought permanent all-wheel drive and engine modifications, upping the power to 200 horsepower and 224 lb-ft of torque. The 1989 Delta HF Integrale 16v, introduced with a 16-valve head and further enhancements, continued Lancia's WRC dominance, securing consecutive titles through 1992.

This 1989 Lancia Integrale features a tribute livery in the style of the iconic Martini Racing colors and livery, complete with a set of quad Wesem rally lights and an interior complete with Recaro leather seating. Dyno measurements included with the vehicle show this specific example develops 228 horsepower.

These cars, never originally sold in the U.S., have become increasingly collectible since becoming eligible for import. Models like this Delta Integrale HF are particularly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for their rarity, performance heritage, and the iconic status they hold among rally car aficionados. This 1989 Lancia Delta HF Integrale, wrapped in a Martini livery pays homage to its racing lineage, and offers a connection to a pivotal chapter in Lancia's rally history, encapsulating both the technological prowess and the competitive spirit of its time.