Highlights

Only one previous registered owner
Low mileage of 103,000 km
Very original, unmodified 1300 model
Elegant Bordeaux red paint with preserved grey cloth interior
Complete mechanical refurbishment carried out in 2024
French contr\u00f4le technique valid until September 2030

The appeal

The Giugiaro-penned Delta, with its crisp lines, holds a pivotal place in Lancia's history: it allowed the marque to return to the lucrative premium compact segment and, of course, paved the way for six consecutive manufacturers' titles in the World Rally Championship (WRC) and the 46 WRC victories that followed. Nobody has done better, before or since.

Light, agile and practical, the Delta, in whatever specification, deserves to be celebrated. Yet examples like this 1300 are now extremely rare. It is presented in Bordeaux red with a grey cloth interior and remains as it left the factory. Apart from a few minor cosmetic blemishes, the bodywork and interior are in excellent condition.

In 2024, the car benefited from a thorough mechanical overhaul covering the engine, cooling system, clutch, brakes and suspension components, as detailed below. The vendor says it drives very well and is economical on fuel. It holds a French contr\u00f4le technique valid until September 2030.

The vendor says:

'Very good car, excellent fuel economy. Very few models are still in this condition; a friend, knowing I'm a Lancia enthusiast, offered it to me.'

Key information

Mileage: 103,101 km shown
Country of registration: France
MOT status (contr\u00f4le technique): valid until 29 September 2030
Specification: 1,300 cc inline four-cylinder petrol engine, five-speed manual gearbox
Documents: one set of keys, registration certificate

The details

Complete cylinder head overhaul carried out in 2024 as part of the overall refurbishment detailed below
Original Bordeaux red paint, with some light signs of age visible in the photos
The vendor notes a small scratch on the front right bumper
Steel wheels with original hubcaps and new tyres fitted in 2024
Grey cloth interior apparently unmodified and in good overall condition
Original steering wheel and period Sharp radio retained
Non-smoker car throughout its life, according to the information provided
The vendor says the car drives very well and is economical on fuel

Summary of 2024 refurbishment work

Engine overhaul
Water pump
Fuel pump
Thermostat
Electronic ignition
Radiator
Clutch
Driveshaft boots
Front brake discs
Front brake pads
Rear brake drums
Brake shoes
Rear wheel cylinders
Clutch cable
Throttle cable
Wheel alignment check and adjustment
Lower suspension ball joints
Four new tyres

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