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The Lancia Delta HF Integrale has achieved Cult status, having won the WRC a record six times. It was also a practical fast road car, becoming highly sought after. This guide is essential for anyone considering buying one.
List of contents
Introduction & Foreword
Contents
1. Is a Lancia Delta Integrale right for you?
2. Cost considerations
3. Living with an Integrale
4. Relative values
5. Before you view
6. Inspection equipment
7. Fifteen minute evaluation
8. Key points
9. Serious evaluation
10. Auctions
11. Paperwork
12. What’s it worth?
13. Do you really want to restore?
14. Paint problems
15. Lack of use problems
16. The Lancia Delta Integrale community
17. Vital statistics
Index
About the author
Paul Baker was a professional chauffeur for over 30 years in Central London, having trained at Rolls-Royce and Bentley motors in Crewe. He has had a love for cars since childhood, and on working for the importer of Lancia in the 1980s, was introduced to the marque which became his passion. He bought his first Integrale in 1991, leading to him becoming a member of the Lancia Motor Club, and he began the Delta HF register for all 4WD Delta models. He became the Club’s Vice President, and then Club President. He now operates an Italian car consultancy, where he project manages restoration and re commissioning projects with the Ex-Abarth mechanics, and sources special cars, normally with an homologation background. Paul is still active in the Lancia Motor Club, and lives in Suffolk with his wife, Gemma.
Summary
A comprehensive guide to evaluating and buying this complex car, with pre-purchase and post-purchase advice, details of maintenance issues, driving impressions, and practicality, as well as a look at rare editions produced. Colour options and trims specs are given together with production figures.
