Highlights

Very low displayed mileage of 58,620 km (36,424 miles)
Sought-after early Integrale with 16V engine
Described as completely original with matching colours and numbers
Full mechanical overhaul reported in 2022
Garaged in climate-controlled storage and reportedly never driven in the rain

The Appeal

There are many flavours of Integrale, but where things began to get properly spicy was with this car, the 16V launched in 1989. This is where the bonnet bulge arrived, notably differentiating it from regular Deltas. It is a subtle change, though - to the uninitiated, this car seriously underplays its brutal capability. AWD, close to 200bhp from that Lampredi twin-cam, and 60 mph from standstill in a shade over 5 secs put the diminutive HF 16V amongst motoring’s true greats.

With under 60,000km notched up in its 37 years this factory standard, matching numbers 16V is a really appealing find. It is well kept too, the black paintwork, grey alloys and multicolour interior all in very good order and pleasingly unmodified.

The vendor tells us that he acquired the car in 2022 from Spanish specialist Colombo Classics. We’re told that it received a mechanical overhaul on purchase. Since then it has been used very sparingly, never in the rain, and stored in a temperature-controlled garage.

The Integrale is indisputably one of the greatest Italian cars ever made. Don’t miss this well-preserved, low mileage 16V.

The vendor says:

“Car is a real head turner. Very comfortable and fun to drive. Sticks to the road and corners really well.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1989
Purchased in December 2022 from Colombo Classic, a classic car dealer in Spain
Reported to be completely original with matching colours and numbers
Full mechanical overhaul carried out by Colombo Classic on purchase we are told
MOT exempt in Ireland as a historic vehicle according to seller (not verified)

The Condition

Smart black paintwork in good order and remains factory standard
Some light scuffs and marks to paintwork as shown which may respond to polish
Bodywork in good order with flush panel fit and well kept arches
Integrale grey alloys with polished rims in good order with light marks
Recent matching quality Toy Proxes tyres showing good sidewall condition and tread
Spare wheel as shown
Fitted with steel sliding sunroof
Beige multicolour fabric Integrale interior in good overall condition
Some wear to note to driver’s bolster which would benefit from retrimming
Vendor describes the car as rust-free
Interior features factory leather gear knob and radio
Alcantara grey headlining appears to be in good condition
Clean boot area and carpeting
Carpets fitted with black HF branded protective mats

The Mechanics

197bhp 2L ‘Lampredi’ twin cam 16-valve turbocharged engine
Five-speed manual transmission
Vendor reports the car starts first time and runs without issue
Car received mechanical overhaul by Colombo Classics in 2022 on purchase

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