1990 LANCIA DELTA INTEGRALE HF 16V AWD

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This 1990 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v is a standout example of one of the most iconic rally winning homologation specials ever produced. Finished in factory grey and showing approximately 88,000 miles, this particular car is not only a collectible classic; it has the provenance as a proven competitor. This Lancia Delta finished second overall in the 2018 Alcan 5000, a grueling rally event covering thousands of miles through snow, ice, and remote backcountry.

Imported to the U.S. in 2015 and initially titled in Maine, the car was owned by an enthusiast based in Indiana during its Alcan podium placing finish. It changed hands to a Tampa, FL collector and then to the most recent South Carolina owner in September 2022. The Integrale appears aesthetically as it did in the 2018 Alcan tour (minus the Alcan livery). Check out the 2018 Nitto Alcan 5000 Grappler Adventure on YouTube at the 2:45 and 6:48 marks to catch this Lancia in action. It currently restlessly resides in our climate-controlled showroom in Aiken, South Carolina waiting for its next adventure. Car Cave completed a mechanical review and test drive. We are well-versed in Lancia vehicles, and this Integrale is spooling nicely, revving great, and shifting superbly well.

Delivered as a left-hand-drive Japanese-spec 1990 Lancia Delta Integrale HF 16V all-wheel drive. Yes, you read that correctly—originally delivered to Japan, where Lancia enjoyed strong sales of their Group B rally legend. Factory options included power front windows (rear crank windows), power steering, power brakes, Lancia 3-spoke wheel, 16” alloy wheels, rear defrost, rear wiper, and rear spoiler. There are a whole slew of gauges to keep vitals in check, including speedometer, bar, volt, fuel, coolant temp, tachometer, oil pressure, oil temperature, and a barrage of warning lights. A fully functional air conditioning system is present on the vehicle, though it’s unknown if this was factory or a dealer-installed add-on.

This vehicle was prepared sometime before the 2018 Alcan event with complete maintenance and upgrades to survive the 5,000-mile trek from Washington through the Arctic Circle. Of course, the required upgrade to join the adventure was a set of 205/45R16 Nitto Neo Gen tires! Other rally-ready modifications included a Super Sprint exhaust, large front skid plate, OMP Racing strut tower brace, rear strut tower brace, full size spare, red custom mud flaps, PIAA LED driving lights, fire extinguisher, and an Alpine UTE-62BT digital media receiver for jamming tunes on the road.

The Lancia Delta story began in 1979 as a humble Giugiaro-designed hatchback, but by 1986 the vehicle had been transformed into a motorsport weapon. That year, Lancia introduced the Delta HF 4WD, a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive platform built to homologate the brand’s World Rally Championship entries under Group A rules. The evolution continued with the launch of the Delta HF Integrale in 1988 and culminated in the 16-valve variant unveiled at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show.

The Integrale 16v featured a revised Garrett T3 turbocharger, larger injectors, a 16-valve head, and improved intercooling, producing 200 PS (197 hp) and 220 lb-ft of torque—good for a 0–100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds. The torque split was adjusted to 47% front and 53% rear for improved cornering balance, and its rally-proven AWD system made it nearly unbeatable in its era. Lancia went on to secure six consecutive WRC Constructors’ Championships from 1987 to 1992, which is an unmatched feat to this day.

This particular 1990 model features the mid-year interior update with dark grey Alcantara upholstery and diagonally striped velour inserts.The current upgrades make perfect sense when we learned of the Alcan 5000 rally. The large front skid plate, massive mud flaps, and front rally lights were not just for looks.

Despite its motorsport pedigree, the Integrale is a surprisingly comfortable and perfect long-distance rally car. Once you get accustomed to the Italian intricacies including the high seating position and vintage ergonomics. The payoff is immense: tremendous grip, analog feedback, and a surge of turbocharged acceleration that still feels potent today.

Alcan 5000 Links

https://www.alcan5000.com/2018entry.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2tkbdWS4Sg

https://www.drivingline.com/articles/adventure-further-the-5000-mile-road-trip-of-a-lifetime/

https://alcan5000.com/18Scores/FinalResultsByClass.pdf

https://www.alcan5000.com/

Visit www.carcaveusa.com for additional photos, detailed specs, financing options, and a full walk-around video on our YouTube channel. Domestic and international delivery available.