1988 Lancia Delta HF Turbo
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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Vehicle specification
- Year 1988
- Make Lancia
- Model Delta
- Colour White
- Odometer 70,328 Miles
- Engine size 1600
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Bedale
- Location Yorkshire
- Country United Kingdom
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