Auction Car of the Week: 1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Evolution II

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale became a legend in its own lifetime, buoyed by incredible success in motorsport (it won the World Rally Championship six times between 1987 and 1992) and rave reviews for the road cars.

The second Evolution version of the Integrale – commonly known as the Evo II – arrived in June 1993, and with only 4,223 examples produced, is highly sought-after today. Among that number were 220 Giallo (Italian for ‘yellow’) special editions.

The Delta HF Integrale Evo II is regarded as one of the all-time great driver’s cars, thanks to its homologation special, rally-car-for-the-road status. Its famous 2.0-litre turbocharged ‘Lampredi’ engine is upgraded to produce 210hp, and paired with the four-wheel-drive system that helped Lancia dominate the early years of Group A competition in the WRC.

The Italian job

Lancia Delta Integrale Evolution II

This particular car was first registered in Turin, where it remained until moving to the UK in 1997. The current owner purchased it in 2013, and in the decade since has dry-stored it, only covering 550 kilometres (342 miles).

Prior to its sale, the car underwent an extensive restoration by Integrale specialists, Prestocar of Lancashire. The fuel pumps and filters, battery, camshafts, belts, hoses and various sensors are among the parts that have been replaced, not to mention the fully serviced front brakes and beautifully refurbished 16-inch Speedline alloy wheels.

As you’d expect, this Integrale comes with plenty of invoices from its time in both the UK and Italy. A ‘historically notable vehicle’ heritage certificate from the Automobile Club of Italy and a no-advisories MOT until September 2024 round out the impressive collection of history and paperwork.

High-value hot hatch

Lancia Delta Integrale Evolution II

Many examples of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale have been sold across Europe via Car & Classic, fetching anywhere from £25,000 to £60,000. However, the exclusivity, stunning condition and impressive documentation of this Giallo edition could see a six-figure sale price.

Car & Classic’s auction for the 1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Evolution II, in association with Retro Motor, goes live today and runs until 4 October 2023. When the bidding finishes it is expected to fetch more than £100,000.

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