Description
Six consecutive World Rally Championship constructors' titles and four drivers' titles have made the Lancia Delta an eternal legend, with names such as Miki Biasion, Juha Kankkunen and Markku Alén having passed through the wheel of the Italian sports car.
With an all-wheel drive system developed for competition, this was the Italian manufacturer's first production car with four-wheel drive. In its final version – Integrale HF Evoluzione II – the combination of the 2. 0 turbo engine with 215 ps, all-wheel drive and low weight propelled the EVO II from 0 to 100 km/ h in around 6 seconds!
Among the numerous special editions of the Delta produced by Lancia, the 'Dealers Collection' stands out, since, as its name suggests, it was available exclusively to the official dealers of the Turin brand. Only 180 individually numbered examples were built.
The 'Dealers Collection' boasted a series of special features and blended Italian refinement with details inspired by the competition. The exclusive pearl red paintwork and classic beige leather upholstery contrast with aluminium details, such as the instrument panel surround and the OMP footrest for the 'navigator'. In addition, the engine is started by a rally-inspired button, and there is a numbered plaque mounted between the Recaro bucket seats.
This particular example, bearing the number 164, is one of the most original and well-maintained Deltas to have passed through FS Automóveis. It was purchased in May 1995 from the Lancia dealership 'Garagem Universal' by its first and only owner and is in excellent condition, having benefited from regular use and maintenance over the last 30 years.
