Highlights

Just two former registered keepers
Cylinder head rebuild, new shocks and springs and a cam belt change and service all carried out over the past year
Fresh 12 months MOT with no advisories, until the 13th of November 2025
An original and rare survivor
Same 2.0-litre 16v turbocharged engine as its HF predecessor

The Appeal

Penned by Ercole Spada - the man behind some of Lancia’s most striking designs - the second generation Delta is all too often overlooked. Sure, its Giugiaro-designed forebears were darlings of the rally scene, but when you consider the Delta II could be ordered with that same 16v turbocharged engine while in two-door coupé form, it becomes a mightily tempting proposition.

Today, surviving examples are vanishingly rare, so when a good one comes along, you simply can’t afford to let it pass you by. This 1996 Delta II HPE Turbo is just that - a very good survivor. Commendably original throughout and in the perfect specification, it’s sure to be the envy of Lancia fans the world over.

Benefiting from copious recent mechanical work including a comprehensive engine and suspension overhaul, it’s bound to be one of the best examples on the market.

The History and Paperwork

Very appropriate ‘P16 HPE’ registration included
Three registered keepers
193,387 km indicated
Acquired by the vendor in 2020 and submitted for a couple of MOT's since then, passing in January 2023 and November 2024 with no advisories
Fresh 12 months MOT with no advisories, as of the 12th of November 2024

The Condition

We’re informed that the paintwork is largely original; B pillars have been blown in due to lacquer peel at the top
Smart bodywork, paint and trim with minimal signs of wear
The doors, bonnet and boot lid all appear to fit well
No obvious signs of corrosion in the photographs or anything of the kind noted during MOT test
The vendor notes a few small chips and marks but nothing noteworthy
Speedline Monte Carlo alloy wheels fitted and all four look to be in very good shape
Space saver spare wheel included, as is the factory tool kit
Very little wear apparent to the original interior
The seats and controls present beautifully with minimal signs of use
We’re not informed of any known issues with the cabin electrics

The Mechanics

2.0-litre (1,995cc) 16v turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Five-speed manual gearbox
Front-wheel drive
Superbly presented engine bay
The vendor notes that the Lancia runs and drives exactly as it should
We’re not notified of any known mechanical issues

We’re advised that the following work has been completed during the last year:

Full cylinder head rebuild
New shock absorbers and springs
Cam belt change
Full service

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Comments

milan-k••••

1 day ago

Dear Lancia Delta HPE owner, how works turbo and whats the capacity/level pressure, did you check/meassure and was changed already or is it using the same from 1990, please?