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This ones for HKC
Before Ford's Escort Cosworth, Subaru's Impreza Turbo and Mitsubishi's Lancer Evo, the daddy of special stage bred, four-wheel drive, turbo nutter rally slags for the road was the Lancia Delta HF Integrale - homologated from one of the most successful cars in WRC history.
You'll already know the road-going 8V specification with 185hp (1987 on), the 16V with 200hp (1989 on) and the Evoluzione specials, the 210hp Evo I (1992) and the 215hp cat-equipped Evo II (1993). These wider track, flared arched, big-rimmed, boost-hiked, suspension-tweaked, flash interiored Evo models were the ultimate in 'che bello' Integrale. Or so most believe...
Actually, there was a number of limited edition Evoluzione Integrales (weirdly mostly released in car-loathing Switzerland); the Sedici, Gialla, Blu and Lagos editions, and these are mucho rare.
But not as rare as this ultra exclusive Integrale - the one and only EVO III, the Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione III 'Viola,' built by Italian coachbuilders, Maggiora, in Summer 1994.
Never heard of Maggiora carrozzeria? Shame on you. Created in 1925 and running until closure in 2003, the Maggiora family created some of the best Italian manufacturer special editions for Fiat (Barchetta, 1100 Viotti, Puntograle, 1500), De Tomaso (Pantera & Mangusta), Maserati (Mistral), Alfa Romeo (2000 Spider) and Lancia (B20, Kappa Coupe, Thesis Coupe, Flaminia). Maggiora took over the Lancia Chivasso factory in 1992, as the last Integrale Evoluzione IIs ran off the line, including their own super rare specials: Rosa Pink, Bronze Evo, Biana Evo, La Perla and a gorgeous Black Edition, built for the daughter of the chief Greek Lancia dealer.
When Lancia sadly stopped Integrale production in 1994, Bruno Maggiora decided to pick up the mantle and build a perfect version - and this is it.
The striking Viola paintwork (think The Joker's pants, done by Italian paintworks PPG) was not the only modification over standard Evo II spec. Magnesium 17-inch multi-spoke wheels from MIM/Tecnomagnesio adorned this one-off, shod in 215/40ZR17 Pirelli P-Zero rubber. A Maggiora plaque sat proudly by the side indicators and on the hand-made carbon fibre centre console, with a beige Alcantara interior from the last EVO IIs.
And it wasn't all Italian chic styling either. Mechanically, this unique EVO III was the peak of Deltas to date. The 2.0-litre engine had a bespoke Weber-Marelli fuel injection system, with an I.A.W P8 integral engine management re-map, raising boost pressure on the Garrett T03 turbo over 1.0 bar, taking power to 237hp (now 2,500rpm higher at 6,000rpm) and torque to 236lb ft, wider ranging from 2,500-6,000rpm.
A one-off front viscous coupling limited-slipdifferential (from Birfield/Bruneck/GKN) was also fitted for the first time along with a bespoke metal clutch on the centre differential. Details like braided brake hosing for extra pedal bite demonstrate the attention to the finer details too.
The result was the finest road-going Delta Integrale ever built - looking, going, handling and stopping better than ever. And here it is, the world's only Integrale EVO III, on PistonHeads for £85,000 - a totally unique, proudly purple, virtually unused (7,000 miles) slice of Lancia and Maggiora Italian motoring history.
MAGGIORA LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE EVO III
Engine: 1,995cc in-line four-cylinder turbo
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4WD
Power (hp): 237@6,000rpm
Torque (lb ft): 236@2,500-6,000rpm
MPG: N/A
CO2: N/A
First registered: Summer 1994
Recorded mileage: 7,000 miles
Price new: 100,000 Euro/$130,000
Yours for: £85,000
You'll already know the road-going 8V specification with 185hp (1987 on), the 16V with 200hp (1989 on) and the Evoluzione specials, the 210hp Evo I (1992) and the 215hp cat-equipped Evo II (1993). These wider track, flared arched, big-rimmed, boost-hiked, suspension-tweaked, flash interiored Evo models were the ultimate in 'che bello' Integrale. Or so most believe...
Actually, there was a number of limited edition Evoluzione Integrales (weirdly mostly released in car-loathing Switzerland); the Sedici, Gialla, Blu and Lagos editions, and these are mucho rare.
But not as rare as this ultra exclusive Integrale - the one and only EVO III, the Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione III 'Viola,' built by Italian coachbuilders, Maggiora, in Summer 1994.
Never heard of Maggiora carrozzeria? Shame on you. Created in 1925 and running until closure in 2003, the Maggiora family created some of the best Italian manufacturer special editions for Fiat (Barchetta, 1100 Viotti, Puntograle, 1500), De Tomaso (Pantera & Mangusta), Maserati (Mistral), Alfa Romeo (2000 Spider) and Lancia (B20, Kappa Coupe, Thesis Coupe, Flaminia). Maggiora took over the Lancia Chivasso factory in 1992, as the last Integrale Evoluzione IIs ran off the line, including their own super rare specials: Rosa Pink, Bronze Evo, Biana Evo, La Perla and a gorgeous Black Edition, built for the daughter of the chief Greek Lancia dealer.
When Lancia sadly stopped Integrale production in 1994, Bruno Maggiora decided to pick up the mantle and build a perfect version - and this is it.
The striking Viola paintwork (think The Joker's pants, done by Italian paintworks PPG) was not the only modification over standard Evo II spec. Magnesium 17-inch multi-spoke wheels from MIM/Tecnomagnesio adorned this one-off, shod in 215/40ZR17 Pirelli P-Zero rubber. A Maggiora plaque sat proudly by the side indicators and on the hand-made carbon fibre centre console, with a beige Alcantara interior from the last EVO IIs.
And it wasn't all Italian chic styling either. Mechanically, this unique EVO III was the peak of Deltas to date. The 2.0-litre engine had a bespoke Weber-Marelli fuel injection system, with an I.A.W P8 integral engine management re-map, raising boost pressure on the Garrett T03 turbo over 1.0 bar, taking power to 237hp (now 2,500rpm higher at 6,000rpm) and torque to 236lb ft, wider ranging from 2,500-6,000rpm.
A one-off front viscous coupling limited-slipdifferential (from Birfield/Bruneck/GKN) was also fitted for the first time along with a bespoke metal clutch on the centre differential. Details like braided brake hosing for extra pedal bite demonstrate the attention to the finer details too.
The result was the finest road-going Delta Integrale ever built - looking, going, handling and stopping better than ever. And here it is, the world's only Integrale EVO III, on PistonHeads for £85,000 - a totally unique, proudly purple, virtually unused (7,000 miles) slice of Lancia and Maggiora Italian motoring history.
MAGGIORA LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE EVO III
Engine: 1,995cc in-line four-cylinder turbo
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4WD
Power (hp): 237@6,000rpm
Torque (lb ft): 236@2,500-6,000rpm
MPG: N/A
CO2: N/A
First registered: Summer 1994
Recorded mileage: 7,000 miles
Price new: 100,000 Euro/$130,000
Yours for: £85,000
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OH. MY. G___. 
I never knew there was an Evoluzione III?!?!?!?!?!? ! I thought they only did 2 editions! You better believe it's worth $112,000!
The sound of this car is just SICKENING.
I STILL want one for a family car. It's so practical, well maybe not mechanically and safely but functionally.
Just look at the gauges:
Gawking! Literally inspired by aircraft navigation instrument cluster. You can't find anything like this in today's worthless easily forgetful tasteless designs. This car can still be purchased for around $30,000 in good condition. My saying is that a design is truly a successful when a $30,000 car shares roofs with $1,000,000 cars.
I never knew there was an Evoluzione III?!?!?!?!?!? ! I thought they only did 2 editions! You better believe it's worth $112,000! The sound of this car is just SICKENING.
I STILL want one for a family car. It's so practical, well maybe not mechanically and safely but functionally.
Just look at the gauges:
Gawking! Literally inspired by aircraft navigation instrument cluster. You can't find anything like this in today's worthless easily forgetful tasteless designs. This car can still be purchased for around $30,000 in good condition. My saying is that a design is truly a successful when a $30,000 car shares roofs with $1,000,000 cars.
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My taste doesn't speak for me, the cars (like the Delta) speak for themselves. They are all legends designed by the worlds finest.
New cars, well they speak for themselves ...with vomit:
Notice nobody else has replied. That's because they don't like my taste, in this case, the car that went down in history as the greatest rally car of ALL TIME to this very day, and will remain so for eternity. Just a thought
New cars, well they speak for themselves ...with vomit:
Notice nobody else has replied. That's because they don't like my taste, in this case, the car that went down in history as the greatest rally car of ALL TIME to this very day, and will remain so for eternity. Just a thought
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Dude, nobody can deny the sheer prowess of the delta. I, however, would prefer something a little more delicate. AWD and 60/40 understeer is teh suxorz.
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^Beautiful! It looks like a Fulvia. It's a little bit small, but great for those narrow Italian cities.
Not in today's economy! It has no room for art, only engineering.
I'm not sure they are mere thoughts. I would call it passion:
Models:
Books:
Car shows:
Rally events:
Auto clubs and enthusiasts:
Private collections:
Games:
Private businesses and specialists around the world:
Hand-assembled:
This one's for Visionz:
Even the one and only original Ford Mustang was designed by the very same man that designed the Delta. Coincidentally, he designed the original Hyundais as well (which is why the Delta has the same shape as a Pony/Excel).
I do however admit that it feels like the real problem is me living in the past, but the true problem is that nobody knows, cares, or respects the past and that is where I draw a line between intelligence and ignorance.
well, at least you are thinking. The quality of thoughts . . . 
Not in today's economy! It has no room for art, only engineering.
I'm not sure they are mere thoughts. I would call it passion:
Models:
Books:
Car shows:
Rally events:
Auto clubs and enthusiasts:
Private collections:
Games:
Private businesses and specialists around the world:
Hand-assembled:
This one's for Visionz:
Even the one and only original Ford Mustang was designed by the very same man that designed the Delta. Coincidentally, he designed the original Hyundais as well (which is why the Delta has the same shape as a Pony/Excel).
I do however admit that it feels like the real problem is me living in the past, but the true problem is that nobody knows, cares, or respects the past and that is where I draw a line between intelligence and ignorance.
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nobody knows, cares or respects the past
I agree. That said, I dare say the Delta would be at least as fast as a generic late-model wrx or evo. Especially in real life, where the Delta driver would probably give more of a sh*t about driving than your run of the mill 'plaza racer'.
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^100% on that!! The EVO 1 and Impreza (1992) were comparable, but believe it or not the Delta dominated them, partially because they were newcomers but the Delta was perfectly designed from the start. Because of this, the original 1990-1994 Deltas would surely be able to give late model EVOs and WRX's a run for the money. 2012 maybe not because all of the complex electronics and electronic adjustable settings involved.
The new Delta is a disgrace. It should be ashamed of being named the Delta. All of the new Lancias have lost their legendary fabric.
It's as if this history NEVER existed! Not even a hint of it... It's sad.
The new Delta is a disgrace. It should be ashamed of being named the Delta. All of the new Lancias have lost their legendary fabric.
It's as if this history NEVER existed! Not even a hint of it... It's sad.
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I love the Delta, and would love to have one.
A new EVO/STi would dominate it though. Nothing against the Delta, but it was dominating a version of those cars which have been constantly improved upon for 2 decades and thoroughly embarrass their predecessors, as evidenced by the constant breaking of records worldwide. If this wasn't the case, the Delta would still hold these records.
I like some things about older cars, some things about newer cars. I've owned my share of classic cars. Unless you go back to pre-smog vehicles you have tons of electrical nightmares. If you go back to pre-smog you better figure on an engine needing rebuilt every 100k miles or so even if you treat it well.
I like the quirky nature of the Delta's styling, but it does look like someone designed and built it in a garage using rudimentary metalworking equipment intended for making tractor parts. I don't think it's a beautiful car, not in the least. It's more like a sporty version of a Willy's Jeep.
A new EVO/STi would dominate it though. Nothing against the Delta, but it was dominating a version of those cars which have been constantly improved upon for 2 decades and thoroughly embarrass their predecessors, as evidenced by the constant breaking of records worldwide. If this wasn't the case, the Delta would still hold these records.
I like some things about older cars, some things about newer cars. I've owned my share of classic cars. Unless you go back to pre-smog vehicles you have tons of electrical nightmares. If you go back to pre-smog you better figure on an engine needing rebuilt every 100k miles or so even if you treat it well.
I like the quirky nature of the Delta's styling, but it does look like someone designed and built it in a garage using rudimentary metalworking equipment intended for making tractor parts. I don't think it's a beautiful car, not in the least. It's more like a sporty version of a Willy's Jeep.