1993 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2 Hatchback
Registration no. D111 BAU
Chassis no. ZLA831AB000584440

From the mid-1960s until the early 1990s, Lancia was a major force in international rallying, winning the World Rally Championship for Makes no fewer than 11 times between 1972 and 1992. During the same period, Lancia drivers won the European Rally Championship on 14 occasions and the World Drivers' Championship (only instigated in 1978) four times.

After experimenting with a system combining both a conventional (Volumex) supercharger and a turbocharger on their 'homologation special' Delta S4 rally car, Lancia opted for turbo-charging alone for the Delta HF. Already a fine handling car courtesy of its tuned suspension, the HF moved up a class with the introduction of a state-of-the-art four-wheel-drive transmission incorporating Ferguson viscous couplings and a Torsen differential.

Badged as the Delta HF 4WD on its introduction in 1986, the 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 improvements.

Imported from Japan, this rare Evo 2 was purchased at a UK auction in 2017, at which time it was said to have benefited from a recent service by marque specialists Zagato-Lancia Performance costing £9,000. Since acquisition, the car has benefited from extensive improvement, including an extensive repaint; engine bay cleaned and tidied; professional cleaning of the interior upholstery; upgrade of all interior plastics and carpet; and straightening all internal panels. The engine, turbocharger, air conditioning system (refilled), electrics, gears, clutch, and brakes have all been checked and refurbished wherever necessary. In addition, the bumper has been swapped for a correct one; original-specification wheels and tyres fitted; missing badges replaced; some internal and external handles replaced, etc. Offered with MoT to May 2023, this beautiful Integrale represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of the rarest, most desirable, and increasingly collectible sporting road cars of its era.