Originally sold in Japan, this particular Delta Integrale is an Evoluzione II model, the last and best major model in a long line of rally-bred greats. A new engine management system combined with a new Garrett turbocharger bumped output to 215 horsepower despite the presence of a catalytic converter. Minor touches like fresh 16-inch wheels, an alloy fuel cap, and a new steering wheel updated appearances, the color palette was simplified, but otherwise there wasn’t much to visually indicate the Evo II’s new turn of pace.
Circling back to that color palette, every non-special edition Delta Integrale Evo II got beige upholstery, while choice of paint was whittled down to red, white, and blue. Since red ones are fairly common, Atkinson’s blue example stands out as rather unique.
Silverstone Auctions claims that the Delta Integrale’s odometer read around 87,000 km (54,059 miles) when Rowan Atkinson acquired it in May of 2021, and that it now sits at a tick under 90,000 km (55,923 miles). Doing the math, that means it’s covered about 1,500 km (932 miles) per driving season. Considering Atkinson has a whole fleet of cars for his enjoyment, it seems like he got pretty good use out of this Delta Integrale.
Mind you, just because this Lancia Delta Integrale is cheaper than a McLaren F1 doesn’t mean that it’s cheap full-stop. Silverstone Auctions expects it to fetch between £65,000 and £75,000. As someone who remembers how reasonably-priced these cars used to be when ‘90s tin was largely considered old tat and late Delta Integrales weren’t eligible for U.S. import, this stings a little. Seriously, these things were WRX money in 2008.
Still, if you have new sports car money but crave an old hot hatch, this Delta Integrale seems like a sweet option with some seriously cool pedigree. If you fancy bidding on this homologation special, it will be crossing the block at Silverstone Auctions on Feb. 25. (Photo credits: Silverstone Auctions)
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