Description
Teston Classic Car presents an authentic factory-built car that took part in the World Rally Championship.
An exceptional Lancia Delta HF Integrale Group A is one of the very few chassis developed directly by Abarth for the official Lancia Martini Racing programme during the 1989 season.
Built in early 1989, this car is one of six brand-new factory chassis specially created to develop the Delta Integrale Group A. Set up for gravel/ earth rallies, it took part in the development of the technical updates that would enable Lancia to win a new World Constructors’ title.
Sporting history
This chassis is listed as having been entered at the 1989 Rally of Portugal with the official crew:
-Markku Alén
-Ilkka Kivimäki
On one of the toughest events on the World Championship calendar, this Delta finished an outstanding 2nd overall, proving the competitiveness and reliability of the official Lancia programme.
Like many factory cars, this chassis was also used to develop the team’s technical package and is believed to have evolved alongside official drivers such as Miki Biasion at the 1000 Lakes Rally and Juha Kankkunen at the Monte-Carlo Rally.
Technical developments
During its sporting career, the car benefited from factory updates:
* Original 8-valve Group A configuration
* Evolution to the 16-valve version
* R70 competition gearbox with 6 ratios
* Engine developing around 295 bhp
* Abarth mechanical optimisations
* Aerodynamic developments with rear spoiler
Career after the World Championship
After its official programme, the car continued its motorsport career:
* Italian national rallies
* Participation in the Targa Florio Rally di Sicilia 1991
* Competitions in France
* FFSA Technical Passport issued in 1994
It benefits from a complete administrative history, including in particular a copy of the original Italian registration document (Turin), and was registered in France as early as 1990.
Current condition
The chassis retains the iconic details of its Abarth specification:
* Original Biasion/ Imperio seats
* Fire suppression system
* 16-valve engine
* R70 6-speed gearbox
* Specification consistent with its sporting history
An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a genuine ex-works Lancia Martini, straight from the golden era of the World Rally Championship.
Complete historical file available on request.
