To Be OFFERED AT AUCTIONEstimate:
£70,000 - £80,000
- Amongst the earliest Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione IIs
constructed
- Used when new by Fiat SpA for promotional purposes
- Fascinating early ownership, retained by its original owner for
twenty years
- Exceptionally well preserved, with only 16,000 km from new
- Accompanied by Lancia Classiche documentation and its original
Italian Libretto
Please note that this lot will need to be collected from
Brusaporto, Italy.
While the Lancia Delta's remarkable record of rallying success
alone would have earned it a place in history, the
Giugiaro-designed model-introduced as an attractive, if relatively
unassuming, family car in 1979-also occasioned a range of
celebrated homologation specials. Like the competition-prepared
cars they echoed, these high-performance, road-legal Deltas evolved
with the technology of the times.
The pinnacle development in this series was the 1993 Delta HF
Integrale Evoluzione II.
Introduced, somewhat ironically, the year after Lancia stopped
participating in rally, the Evo II was powered by an upgraded,
turbocharged 16-valve 2.0-litre inline-four; a sophisticated
Marelli engine control system worked in concert with sequential
multi-point fuel injection to make the most of the 2.0-liter, while
the Garrett turbocharger ferociously provided boost. Power was sent
to all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
Underneath, the heavy-duty suspension integrated lightweight
elements and big brakes with ABS. Further updates included cleaner
styling, Recaro sports seats, and a Momo steering wheel.
This very special Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II is amongst the
very first of its kind produced. Produced on April 28, 1993, it was
designated for use by Fiat SpA for promotional purposes. Several
days later, it was registered in Turin as TO 36732V, the
registration which it retains today. It was shown at the 1994
London Motor Show at the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre, this would
be one of the final appearances of a Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione
II at any international motor show. Importantly, its original
Italian Libretto accompanies the sale, confirming Fiat SpA's
corporate ownership.
Following its retirement from factory use, the Lancia was sold in
May 1995 to an important banker who approached top management at
Lancia directly, looking for a Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II as
a gift for his daughter. This was the only such car available in
corporate hands at the time and as such, it was the car he
purchased. Prior to delivery, the car was repainted from its
original Rosso Monza to Blu Lancia, considered a more elegant
colour for his daughter.
The Lancia remained in the family's ownership until 2013, and was
even brought to London when the owner moved there for work, but
remained registered in Italy during this time. After its
acquisition by the current owner, the car was fully mechanically
overhauled but special attention was placed upon preserving the
car's exceptional cosmetic condition, as it had only travelled less
than 16,000 km from new
Following its debut, the Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II was
immediately recognized as both a superb driver's car and a future
collector's item-a notion reinforced by a limited 2,481-car
production run that spanned 1993 and 1994. The promotional history
and fascinating early ownership only add to this example's charm
and allure. Exceptionally well preserved, it would be an
exceptional addition to any collection.
Should you want more information on the condition of this lot and
or discuss the possibility of an in-situ inspection, please contact
our office at
+44 (0) 20 7851 7070 or email Britta Buchmann
at
[email protected]To
view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf20.