Highlights
- Just two former registered keepers
- Cylinder head rebuild, new shocks and springs and a cam belt change and service all carried out over the past year
- Fresh 12 months MOT with no advisories, until the 13th of November 2025
- An original and rare survivor
- Same 2.0-litre 16v turbocharged engine as its HF predecessor
The Appeal
Penned by Ercole Spada - the man behind some of Lancia’s most striking designs - the second generation Delta is all too often overlooked. Sure, its Giugiaro-designed forebears were darlings of the rally scene, but when you consider the Delta II could be ordered with that same 16v turbocharged engine while in two-door coupé form, it becomes a mightily tempting proposition.
Today, surviving examples are vanishingly rare, so when a good one comes along, you simply can’t afford to let it pass you by. This 1996 Delta II HPE Turbo is just that - a very good survivor. Commendably original throughout and in the perfect specification, it’s sure to be the envy of Lancia fans the world over.
Benefiting from copious recent mechanical work including a comprehensive engine and suspension overhaul, it’s bound to be one of the best examples on the market.
The History and Paperwork
- Very appropriate ‘P16 HPE’ registration included
- Three registered keepers
- 193,387 km indicated
- Acquired by the vendor in 2020 and submitted for a couple of MOT's since then, passing in January 2023 and November 2024 with no advisories
- Fresh 12 months MOT with no advisories, as of the 12th of November 2024
The Condition
- We’re informed that the paintwork is largely original; B pillars have been blown in due to lacquer peel at the top
- Smart bodywork, paint and trim with minimal signs of wear
- The doors, bonnet and boot lid all appear to fit well
- No obvious signs of corrosion in the photographs or anything of the kind noted during MOT test
- The vendor notes a few small chips and marks but nothing noteworthy
- Speedline Monte Carlo alloy wheels fitted and all four look to be in very good shape
- Space saver spare wheel included, as is the factory tool kit
- Very little wear apparent to the original interior
- The seats and controls present beautifully with minimal signs of use
- We’re not informed of any known issues with the cabin electrics
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre (1,995cc) 16v turbocharged four-cylinder engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Front-wheel drive
- Superbly presented engine bay
- The vendor notes that the Lancia runs and drives exactly as it should
- We’re not notified of any known mechanical issues
We’re advised that the following work has been completed during the last year:
- Full cylinder head rebuild
- New shock absorbers and springs
- Cam belt change
- Full service
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