Highlights
- Famous period "Fornage" 250hp preparation - featured in magazine tests
- Complete paint job in original Madras Blue completed in November 2021
- Timing belt, oil change, and front brakes renewed in August 2025
- French origin car with yellow headlights (mandatory at the time)
- Always garaged
The Appeal
The Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 1 represents the pinnacle of rally-bred road cars from the early 1990s, developed from Lancia's six consecutive World Rally Championship-winning machines.
This 1992 example stands out for its period-correct "Fornage" 250hp preparation, a rare and sought-after modification package that was featured in magazine tests of the era. Finished in its original Madras Blue and benefiting from a complete respray in 2021, this French-registered Evolution 1 combines authentic rally heritage with tasteful period modifications that enhance both its performance and collectability.
This 1992 example stands out for its period-correct "Fornage" 250hp preparation, a rare and sought-after modification package that was featured in magazine tests of the era. Finished in its original Madras Blue and benefiting from a complete respray in 2021, this French-registered Evolution 1 combines authentic rally heritage with tasteful period modifications that enhance both its performance and collectability.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1992 and purchased by the current owner in October 2021
- Complete history available since 2001 (no records before this date)
- Original booklet available but not filled in
- Features period "Fornage" preparation with tests in several magazines
- This preparation is now almost impossible to find on other cars
- Always kept in a closed garage
- French origin car with yellow headlights (mandatory at the time)
- The serial numbers are reported to match
- Valid vehicle inspection until September 2027
- 147,842 km indicated
The Condition
- The vendor states the overall condition is impeccable
- Minor paint defect on rear spoiler
- Minor paint defect on right front wing
- Very minimal imperfections overall
- Driver's seat slightly worn
- No tears or holes in seats
- Air conditioning does not work
- Repainted in 2021 in Madras Blue (original color)
- Tires appear in very good order
- Complete paint job done in November 2021
- Fitted with 17-inch replicas of the original wheels
The Mechanics
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Timing belt, oil change, and front brakes are new (work done in August 2025)
- No known expenses to anticipate
- Famous period "Fornage" 250hp preparation
- Includes exhaust manifold
- Exhaust camshaft
- Adapted EPROM
- Potentiometer inside the cabin to adjust turbo pressure
- Reportedly runs and drives very well
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