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Once a proud independent carmaker, Lancia was reduced to a one-model company due to Fiat's extremely poor management. Founded by Vincenzo Lancia and Claudio Fogolin in 1906, the Turinese outfit was acquired by the larger carmaker in 1969.
Although the 1980s were a high point for Lancia, we should also remember that Lancia started losing its way that decade as well due to Fiat's interference. After discontinuing the first-gen Delta in 1994, the Turinese brand was reduced to rolling out badge-engineered Fiats exclusively. At press time, Lancia is a one-country brand (care to guess which country?) that sells a rebodied Fiat Panda (the Ypsilon supermini).
Quite a tremendous downfall for the company that sports the most world championship titles in WRC, namely 10. The first came in 1974 with the rear-wheel-drive Stratos, which continued its winning streak through 1976. Fast forward to 1983, and the rear-wheel-drive 037 kept the all-wheel-drive Audi Quattro at bay, amassing 118 points to Audi's 116.
The first-generation Delta won all constructors' titles between 1987 and 1992, and the World Rally Championship's homologation regulations are to thank for Lancia giving us the Delta HF Integrale. Shortened to Delta Integrale, this fellow ran between 1987 and 1992. A few special editions were launched in that period, including the highly coveted Evoluzione Martini 6 of which 310 were produced.
Chassis number ZLA831AB000580786, as in the 272nd example of the breed, is looking for a new owner. Listed on Bring a Trailer with less than 49,000 kilometers (approximately 30,500 miles) on the clock, this exquisite blast from the past was acquired by the selling dealer in August 2023 with a Lancia Classiche Certificato di Origine that reads December 16, 1992 as the vehicle's production date.
Why did Lancia choose Evoluzione Martini 6 instead of something else? For starters, Evoluzione refers to the 1991 updates brought to the Delta Integrale, changes that include wider front and rear tracks, wider flared wheel arches, and a small power boost. Martini 6, on the other hand, is a thank you to title sponsor Martini and a celebration as well. What kind of celebration? Think six WRC constructors' titles.
Located in California, the car flaunts a clean Florida title listing the Evoluzione Martini 6's make as Fiat instead of Lancia. Pictured on 15-inch alloys mounted with 205/50 rubber boots from Pirelli, the rally-bred special edition looks the part due to its Martini Racing stripes and turquoise upholstery. That would be Alcantara on the seats and interior door panels. Between the five-speed manual transaxle's gear lever and handbrake, you'll find a metal plaque reading Delta HF Integrale, the number 6, and 272.
Exceptional both inside and out, this 1992 model features a pretty clean underbody as well. Those willing to place a bid on it should be aware that Delta Integrales cannot pass the California emissions test. With just under 12 days of bidding left on this all-wheel-drive icon, the current bid is a meager $7,500. That's not going to stick, though, because RM Sotheby's auctioned this exact car in August 2023 for a cool $117,600 (excluding the buyer's premium).
Quite a tremendous downfall for the company that sports the most world championship titles in WRC, namely 10. The first came in 1974 with the rear-wheel-drive Stratos, which continued its winning streak through 1976. Fast forward to 1983, and the rear-wheel-drive 037 kept the all-wheel-drive Audi Quattro at bay, amassing 118 points to Audi's 116.
The first-generation Delta won all constructors' titles between 1987 and 1992, and the World Rally Championship's homologation regulations are to thank for Lancia giving us the Delta HF Integrale. Shortened to Delta Integrale, this fellow ran between 1987 and 1992. A few special editions were launched in that period, including the highly coveted Evoluzione Martini 6 of which 310 were produced.
Chassis number ZLA831AB000580786, as in the 272nd example of the breed, is looking for a new owner. Listed on Bring a Trailer with less than 49,000 kilometers (approximately 30,500 miles) on the clock, this exquisite blast from the past was acquired by the selling dealer in August 2023 with a Lancia Classiche Certificato di Origine that reads December 16, 1992 as the vehicle's production date.
Why did Lancia choose Evoluzione Martini 6 instead of something else? For starters, Evoluzione refers to the 1991 updates brought to the Delta Integrale, changes that include wider front and rear tracks, wider flared wheel arches, and a small power boost. Martini 6, on the other hand, is a thank you to title sponsor Martini and a celebration as well. What kind of celebration? Think six WRC constructors' titles.
Located in California, the car flaunts a clean Florida title listing the Evoluzione Martini 6's make as Fiat instead of Lancia. Pictured on 15-inch alloys mounted with 205/50 rubber boots from Pirelli, the rally-bred special edition looks the part due to its Martini Racing stripes and turquoise upholstery. That would be Alcantara on the seats and interior door panels. Between the five-speed manual transaxle's gear lever and handbrake, you'll find a metal plaque reading Delta HF Integrale, the number 6, and 272.
Exceptional both inside and out, this 1992 model features a pretty clean underbody as well. Those willing to place a bid on it should be aware that Delta Integrales cannot pass the California emissions test. With just under 12 days of bidding left on this all-wheel-drive icon, the current bid is a meager $7,500. That's not going to stick, though, because RM Sotheby's auctioned this exact car in August 2023 for a cool $117,600 (excluding the buyer's premium).
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