Yesterday we took a look at Lancia Flaminia to make a case for how to spend $40,000 on a Lancia. Today's 16V-swapped Lancia HF Integrale is how we imagine a lot more folks would approach this hypothetical exercise. There's a lot to like here too - can we change our response?
Let's get into some armchair engineering to understand why someone would go through the trouble of swapping in a new powertrain to increase peak horsepower by 15hp. When a waste gate spring would very likely bring about a similar result, why go through the trouble of swapping in the 16v mill? To us, it looks like most of the benefit is in the top end. The 8V turbocharger can't overcome restriction as well past 5300RPM, whereas the 16V breathes better, allowing it to increase torque by 4% at 5500RPM compared to the 8V at 5300RPM. We've never driven either, so we're curious to know if the difference is noticeable.
We're going to take a quick moment to present a view that we believe to be our own: The Alfa Romeo Milano/75 sort of reminds us of a sedan version of the Lancia Delta. It's not too clean a comparison, but imagine the Milano without a truck and you start to see it. Now, where the two cars do bear resemblance is in their power outputs; the Milano Verde's Busso V6 produces the same 183hp as the 1987 to 1989 Delta HF Integrale 8V's 2.0L turbocharged engine.
This car, fortunately or unfortunately, depending on where you stand on modifying rare cars, contains the improved 16V engine from a later 1987-1991 Delta HF Integrale 16V. Maybe someone can explain to us the logic of swapping out a turbo engine for another turbo engine in order to increase power by 15hp. Sure, the powerband is probably better, response might be sharper, but there are simpler and more easily-reversed tactics for increasing the power level of a turbocharged engine.
Used car in amazing condition for its year. Imported from Spain comin from a private collection in Madrid according to the broker who I bought it from. A TOTAL headturner. This is an EUROPEAN market car and VERY FEW are in the US. Excellent interior with recaro seats (Almost as new). Paint has very few details. Rebuilt engine with new tires and battery. Refinished wheels. Only thing missing is the radio. AC does not work but haven't had the time to check it since I bought it. AC controls and compressor are there. Power windows work. Gauges work. New fuel line with custom fittings just installed.
This car is a true rally legend. VERY few have been imported to the US. This is your chance to own a piece of History. This particular car is an 8V model fitted with the 16V engine and all the running gear associated with it, including the bulging and slotted hood. EXCELLENT condition throughout for a car with original paint and interior. BEAUTIFUL design and a very tight package. Drives like new. 2 Liter Turbo 4 cylinder DOHC with All Wheel Drive. VIN is ZLA831AB00046604
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One byproduct of the inflated pricing on these cars is that replacement parts should be somewhat easier to come by. It's a tough balance, as an enthusiast of older cars - better to have cheap and plentiful examples, and spend multiples of their values in repair parts? Or is it perhaps more palatable to have cheap and plentiful repair parts, spending more on the original vehicle itself? Who knows, maybe both are expensive on these Integrale 16Vs.
We are total fans of the general styling of these Delta HF Integrales. From the boxed fender flares, to the dual round headlights, to the slanted rear hatch with upturned spoiler, to the phonedial wheels, to the unique door handles, the cars just get detail after detail right. $38k will buy you 200hp of red Ferrari, but you're stuck with a Mondial or a washed-up 308 at that point. With the Delta Integrale, you get the rarity factor, the Italian persona, the racing history, and the bright paint, and you get room for companions and some luggage.
Hold on. This is not what comes to mind to North American (scum) when the Lancia Delta comes up. No, that would would be the 6-time Group A WRC winner, the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. What we have here is an Alfa-engined Fiat masquerading as a Lancia. Is that such a bad thing? We would venture to say no.
The aforementioned Alfa Romeo engine, clearly designated by its Powered by Alfa Romeo script, is the 1800 V.V.T model. Despite its insistence, the engine displaces 1747cc, and would round down to 1.7L. We consider an Alfa Romeo mill to be an upgrade to any marque, short of, say, Ferrari.
Design comes courtesy of Ercola Spada, whose abbreviated name, E. Spada, has extra meaning to Lamborghini fans. E. Spada also penned the 155, although the 145 and the 146 would have been the Alfa Romeo platform contemporaries to the Delta. The design is nuanced, to be sure, but is reasonably rewarding to take in, especially in the outspoken yellow of this example.
Because of a fraudulent buyer , i relist for sell my Lancia Delta HPE , Made by Alfa Romeo , LOW MILAGE ( 32045 Miles )
Please i accept only **** CERTIFIED BANK CHECK ****
One owner
All original without modification
AMAZING CONDITION FOR A 20 YEAR OLD CAR ,
YOU CAN COMPARED TO A 2018 CAR .
Original paint ** YES , ALL ORIGINAT PAINT ** NO RUST ** SHOW CAR
Leather seat with Alcantara
Accident free
Rust free
4 New tires ( 0 Miles )
New batterie ( 0 Miles )
VIN ( ZLA83600003047520 )
Drove like a new car , without rattel .
Always parked inside ,
Sell with ** Clear New York ** Title
Very well maintained
Interior and exterior 10 / 10
4 Original Lancia Mag wheel as new
Engine and Transmission 10 / 10 , ( DRY ) ( NO OIL LEAK ) ** ANY **
Legaly imported by Fiat Auto SPA with all epa form , SELL WITH** CLEAN NEW YORK TITLE ***
**** Y E S W I T H C L E A N N EW Y O R K T I T L E ******
The one and only piece not original is the **RADIO **, as i see it's not sheep quality , but not signed or badged by Lancia .
Inside the car is almost new , ,,, brake , suspension , etc ,,, almost new
Car is stored inside , will release it after full payment by (B A N K C H E C K O N L Y), i have to wait bank confirmation before i release the car .
I can keep it inside the time you want ( for free )
I can help with shiping ,
If you have any question about the car , please let me know , i will answer with pleasure
FOR THE RESPECT OF ALL BIDDERS ,,, PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME ABOUT THE BUY I T NOW PRICE ,,,
((((( FRONT TOWING DOOR BEHIND RIGHT FOGLIGHT IS NOT MISSING , IT'S BLACK , NOT YELLOW )))))
I APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Thank you so much
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We have no idea where this auction will end up. In the $8k-12k range, this is an attractive option for the North American Italian car collector looking for something unique. It's not the higher-performance HF model, so it's not exactly collectible. And, any racing involvement was less successful than that of its predecessor, no matter how loudly the Martini livery states otherwise.
Where else in North America can you find a nice 16V Alfa twin cam in 90s 3-door hatch replete with Alcantara-trimmed Recaros seats, a manual transmission, subtle box flares, and rally-inspired wheels? We suspect that our European readers will be less enthused, but we in North America can't help but to be intrigued by this offering.
