Highlights

Rare Hormann body kit fitted
UK market right-hand drive example
Refurbished original spec alloy wheels
Exhaust re-fabricated for better alignment and brake callipers refurbished
Recent subframe cleaned and powder-coated

The Appeal

The HF Turbo was the first performance version of the Lancia Delta, predating the four-wheel-drive Integrale of rallying fame. Its 1.6-litre engine was fitted with a Garrett TBO-225 turbocharger, wastegate, air-to-air heat exchanger, and twin-choke Weber carburettor. The engine was suitably upgraded with sodium-filled valves and an increased-capacity oil cooler. A five-speed ZF manual gearbox was fitted, and the chassis setup was tweaked for improved handling.

Today, these HF Turbos are vanishingly rare, especially UK-supplied right-hand drive examples like this one. Our 1988 car has a seldom-seen Hormann body kit fitted and is a very smart example thanks to copious improvement work carried out during recent years. It passed its last MOT with no advisories, although a new test is required before it can return to the road.

Offered by the vendor on behalf of the current owner, this lovely Lancia awaits a new custodian to enjoy it and continue its preservation.

History and Paperwork

UK market RHD example
70,328 miles indicated
The last MOT showed no advisories (expired 27th April 2023)
The car received a service last year after the current owner bought the vehicle
The original Lancia Service book shows services in its early years
Dry-stored for some years
Original book pack
Collection of invoices and old MOT test certificates
V5C present
Rare 'Lancia Classic Hits CD' - period promotional giveaway

The Condition

Exceedingly smart and highly original inside and out
The Hormann body kit fits well on the car, while the vendor notes a few areas require attention regarding its fit and finish
Smart white paintwork, with an even glossy finish across all panels
The bodywork looks straight and sound with no notable issues visible or reported besides some light localised corrosion
Original spec alloy wheels have been refurbished and fitted
The interior looks in very good order with minimal wear to the upholstery and controls
We understand the cabin electrics and instrumentation to be in good working order

The Mechanics

1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine from the Delta GT
Turbocharged
Five-speed ZF manual gearbox
We're informed that the exhaust has been recently re-fabricated to align better
The subframe was cleaned and powder-coated
The brake calipers were refurbished
MOT expired
We understand the Lancia to be running and driving well
Smart and original-looking engine compartment

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