Vehicle Description
Chassis No. ZLA831AB000584121
With its earliest roots in Group B FIA rally racing, the Lancia
Delta Integrale has become a legend in the eyes of high-performance
motoring enthusiasts. It possessed all the requisite qualities for
outright domination on virtually any surface and in virtually any
venue, whether it was the Rally Monte Carlo or an Alpine hillclimb
- a light, nimble chassis powered by a turbocharged high-revving
motor with sophisticated braking and suspension, all running
through a race-proven four-wheel drive system. By the time Group B
was canceled and the Delta HF 4WD was homologated for Group A, the
Delta series had been in production for nearly a decade and by
1988, heralded the introduction of the Integrale variant. Five
successive World Rally Championship constructors titles followed,
by which point the Integrale had received a 16-valve engine and
ultimately developed into the "Evoluzione," which benefited from a
new exhaust, stronger steering rack, suspension updates, and larger
brakes.
This Integrale followed this sixth and final victory - the swan
song of the heralded model, in its most potent and most desirable
form. With 212 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque in stock form,
courtesy of a Garrett T3 turbo, a new engine management system,
timed multipoint fuel injection, and additional handling and
appearance improvements, the Delta Integrale "Evoluzione II" was
the most superb iteration of all. Benefitting from the cosmetic
improvements of the Evoluzione I, the "Evo II" also sat on larger
wheels and from a pure design standpoint, was nothing short of
box-flare perfection.
This particular Evoluzione II is presented in an especially elegant
shade of blue termed "Blu Lord" over a beige suede interior, which
is in outstanding original condition and speaks to the careful use
the car has had over the years. It was acquired by the consignor,
directly from Karlhofer, a leading name in Lancia Integrale
preparation and sales in Austria. At the time of its acquisition,
documentation on file indicates the car benefited from such
upgrades as a sport exhaust (including silencer), a "second-step
horsepower upgrade," sport suspension with Eibach springs, and
17-inch Speedline wheels. Since joining its current US-based
collection, the owner has commissioned extensive upgrades to the
sound system, installing a highly sophisticated yet virtually
invisible upgrade by Ai Design in New York at a cost of nearly
$21,000.
Long enjoying a cult following in the United States among racing
enthusiasts, the Lancia Delta Integrale was never officially
imported when new and as such is now gaining wider recognition
among motoring enthusiasts as limited few examples have since found
their way Stateside. Of that rare group, however, an Evoluzione II
in Blu Lord is an incredibly rare occurrence onto itself,
particularly when offered in such exquisite condition and with such
extensive professional upgrades.
Addendum & Administrative Notes
Due to California emissions laws, please note that this vehicle may
only be sold to an out-of-state resident for use outside of
California or to a licensed automotive dealer.