The Lancia Integrale Evolution II
Launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1979 and is best known for its domination of the World Rally Championship in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Constantly being developed, the first 'Evolution' cars were built at the end of 1991 and carried on through 1992; these models were the final homologation cars built for the Lancia Rally Team competing under the Martini Racing banner. In June 1993, the second 'Evolution' version of the Delta HF Integrale featured an updated version of the two-litre, 16-valve turbo engine to produce more power and torque, now developing 215 PS (against 210 PS on the earlier un-catalytic version). The 1993 Integrale received a cosmetic and functional facelift that included, 16" light alloy rims with 205/45 ZR 16 tyres, body colour roof moulding to underline the connection between the roof and the solar tinted windows, aluminium fuel cap and air-intake grilles on the front mudguards, red colour coded cam cover, leather-covered three-spoke Momo steering wheel and Recaro seats upholstered in tan alcantara with diagonal stitching. With these upgrades, the Evo 2 Integrale is considered by many as the most desirable version to own.
Evo Diaries feature on an Japanese Import Lancia Integrale Evolution II
We sourced this low mileage example for a collector that already boasted a low mileage original Peugeot 205 GTi and other appreciating classics.
Supplied by a respected Lancia specialist in Japan we sent Yutaka the short trip to carry out a thorough 2 hour inspection and report back. We were blown away by the presentation of this example. Plastics employed to protect the seats and doorcards, full service history and mileage under 40,000 miles. Similar cars have been fetching over £70,000 at Integrale specialists Walkers.
This came in way under that budget. Only the client knows the final price; but rest assured it was way way less than £70,000!
Whether it be an E92 M3, Lancia Integrale or rare Porsche, Japan is a great source for these cars. Mileage tends to be low, condition is almost always top draw. Get in touch if you are interested in a rare Euro classic. We are always happy to talk clients through the process.
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