Chassis No. ZLA831AB000568520

October 1991 - Didier Auriol, charging through clouds of dust and crowds pressed against every hairpin, dominates the 33rd Rallye Sanremo from nearly start to finish in his Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v. Behind him, two more HF Integrales complete a flawless podium sweep. Riding the wave of this triumph, Lancia unveils the Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione, built for 1992 WRC homologation. More than an update, it's the peak of years of competition experience, crafted for razor-sharp handling and exceptional agility.

The Evo 1 wears its intent boldly: widened fenders, a domed hood, a deeper front spoiler, and a single rear exhaust. Under the hood, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four with 16 valves and a Garrett T3 turbo delivers thrilling performance through a five-speed manual transmission and permanent all-wheel-drive system, pushing the car to 220 km/h. Suspension, shocks, cooling, and brakes were all fine-tuned for maximum precision; every detail designed to reflect its competition DNA, right down to the rally-style instrument cluster.

By securing a fifth consecutive WRC Manufacturers' title in 1991, Lancia celebrated its partnership with Martini through the Martini 5-a special Evo 1 edition limited to just 400 units. All painted white, they featured signature Martini side stripes, "World Rally Champion" badging, and came equipped with comforts like black Alcantara Recaro bucket seats and air conditioning.

Delta HF Integrale 16v Evoluzione Chassis number 568520 was delivered new in Black to none other than Vasco Rossi, Italy's undisputed king of Rock 'n' Roll. Known for his electrifying energy and rebellious spirit, Rossi's personality is perfectly reflected in his car: specially uprated to desireable Martini 5 livery by the Lancia dealer from new upon request of the original owner. Unmistakably his, this is confirmed by the original plaque still mounted on the center console, reading "Lancia Delta HF Integrale allestita per Vasco Rossi," a tribute to Lancia's five consecutive WRC titles.

The car was delivered new to Le Furie SRL, Rossi's music publishing company, as confirmed by a photocopy of the Cartolina per comunicazione di variante, issued in the name of Signor Vasco Rossi c/o Le Furie SRL. First registered in Bologna on 16 May 1992, it was re-registered in 1994 under the name Giamaica, his record label.

In 2006, the car passed into the hands of an Italian Lancia Delta enthusiast, who cared for it meticulously for nearly fifteen years. It then crossed into Germany, where its current owner commissioned a significant restoration by the highly respected Modena Motorsport, with a detailed invoice on file. Today, the car presents beautifully, showing only 68,535 km on the odometer.