The chance to personal a Lancia Delta Integrale is at all times attractive. Italy’s well-known rally-bred hot-hatch is likely one of the coolest vehicles of the ’80s and ’90s, so at any time when Delta Integrales pop up on public sale websites, they at all times fetch large bucks. Nevertheless, this one would possibly see greater bids than regular as a result of it is not simply one other Delta Integrale. This 1992 instance on the market on Convey a Trailer comes from the thoughts of Stellantis Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles.
Gilles purchased this Delta Integrale Evo 1 in 2018 after it had been imported to the US from Japan, by its earlier proprietor. The Evo 1 was a extra aggressive, higher trying, and extra fascinating model of the usual Delta Integrale however Gilles modified his to be much more thrilling.
Since Gilles took possession, he had the engine rebuilt with Colombo & Bariani cams, a Walker’s Storage exhaust, and an Eprom ECU. He then fitted it with adjustable coilovers and 15-inch Speedline enable wheels. The latter of which have Kuhmo Ecstas with 2017 date codes, although, so these will must be changed. Inside, a Momo steering wheel and shift knob accompany the thickly padded, very ’80s Recaro seats.
With solely round 63,000 miles on the odometer, Gilles’ Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1 remains to be extremely recent, particularly after its engine rebuild. Its Rosso Monza paint seems practically excellent, the inside appears to lack any indicators of wear and tear, and it comes with an in depth service historical past.
When inventory, the Lancia’s buzzy 2.0-liter turbo 4 made 210 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque however how a lot it makes now, after its modifications, is unknown. Within the video supplied within the itemizing, you possibly can see Gilles drive the Delta Integrale and it seems like a blast. The engine nonetheless pulls exhausting, making a beautiful Group B-style growl, and it appears to work flawlessly.
I do not suppose I’ve ever met a automotive fanatic who does not wish to personal a Lancia Delta Integrale, particularly an Evo 1. Nevertheless, proudly owning one which was beforehand owned and modified by Ralph Gilles, is much more particular.
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