To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Monaco event, 10 - 11 May 2024.
€180,000 - €200,000 EUR

• The 244th of 250 final iterations of the famed Lancia Delta HF Integrale
• Rare example in unmodified form, save for an upgraded exhaust system
• The only special edition Integrale to feature a rear OMP strut brace
• Accompanied by Lancia Classiche Certificato di Origine and invoice for February 2023 service by Walkers Garage of Northallerton, England
• Odometer reads only 82,860 kilometres
• Interior trim still wears original protective film

When Lancia finally ended its association with the World Rally Championship in a span that produced an unprecedented six consecutive Manufacturers’ titles, it had made a legend out of a small hatchback that was arguably behind the curve when it first appeared in the aftermath of Group B rallying.

While rival manufacturers argued with the FIA about whether Group B and its planned replacement, Group S, should continue, Lancia got to work with the Group A Lancia Delta, beginning with the HF 4WD. The rest is history, with consecutive World Rally Championships for drivers and the car’s manufacturer alike. As a result came increasingly powerful and advanced road cars to homologate the racers. All good things must come to an end, however, and the Edizione Finale was a great way to bow out, building upon the advancements made for the Evolution II development programme with individual upgrades reserved just for this Japan-only version of this iconic car.

The Evolution II package had served up the most potent Integrale yet, with 212 horsepower available from its 2.0-litre twin-cam engine courtesy of a new Garrett turbocharger and a reprogrammed ECU, but more was to come for the Final Edition. The most noticeable changes were to the aesthetics, thanks to a yellow-blue stripe over Amaranto (dark red) paint, inspired by the Fulvia HF. Dark-grey painted wheels are apparent on closer inspection, together with black bonnet vents and mesh grille, a carbon fibre fuel cap to match the steering wheel centre, and special badging. Inside, there were aluminium pedals, a racing-style gear shift, carbon fibre trim, and an aluminium gear knob, plus a push-button engine start. This was complemented by a black Alcantara and cloth Recaro seating selection. The changes weren’t only cosmetic—of all the special editions, only the Edizione Finale received a rear OMP strut bar. Just 250 were made.

The example here finished production on 19 January 1995, according to the accompanying Lancia Classiche Certificato di Origine. In February 2023 the car was serviced at renowned UK Integrale specialists, Walkers Garage, with further refurbishment of the braking system, central locking system, and lower sump pan. The car passed a UK MoT test around the same time but was not registered in the country.

At the time of cataloguing the Lancia’s odometer reads 82,860 kilometres, though it still wears its protective plastic wrapping over the door trims. Unlike many examples of the breed, the car is unmodified other than upgraded exhaust system. Car number 244 of the 250 made would surely be the jewel in any collection of road-going homologation specials.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mc24.

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