Brave man! Didnt realise you could them at that price point!
Always fancied a Lancia but don't think i could get along with there constant potential to break and the rate they rot.
I'd always assumed the same, but mechanically they are reputedly very durable. Issues arise when people start applying mythical '300bhp' chips and generally not modifying them in an appropriate fashion. Amazing what you can do with the little Lampredi engine though, one of the specialists is selling parts to build a (comparatively) reliable 500bhp and 400lb ft example!
Most are at least 20 years old now as well. I think a lot of the 'unreliability' myth actually stems from the cars being, well, over two decades old. Crank up the boost on another 20-year-old classic, do a few hard launches and see how that gets on...
Just depends on how good an example you buy and how well it's been titivated.
The shells can cause issues though. Rust, yes, cracking too. All can be dealt with though.
The Evos are very expensive, normal 16v models are not so bonkers.
Can't wait to see more pics!
Thanks! Won't be collecting it until a little later this week, so will have more then
The Integrale and Evo models are pretty bonkers price wise, but to me they look the only models that offer the performance associated with the car.
Parts are extortionate on all models afaik.
Interested to hear about this in any case, as it's definitely different and probably not a car you buy because it makes sense, but because you really want one regardless
Yes, power did hike up considerably - and the last of the Evos was over two seconds faster to 60mph than the HF - but they're all still quick cars and drive in a similar fashion in the road, so I'm told. A standard HF 4WD is almost mechanically identical to an Integrale, it just lacks the bodywork and produces a little less power due to some engine differences.
Even a standard 8V Integrale will do 0-62mph in around 6.5sec. The non-Evo cars are reputedly better to drive as well thanks to smaller turbochargers (although I do remember reading that the final Evo models reverted to the smaller turbocharger for that very same reason).
Evo prices are bonkers, as you say, but the gap between the HFs, 8Vs and Evos will only close as time goes on. There's no reason to pay another £10k for an Evo over a 'standard' Integrale because you're effectively buying the same thing. If you want one, however, that's the price you'll pay.
Prices for parts are actually very reasonable (random examples: wheelbearing £40, alloy radiator £180, coolant sensor £21, track rod end £34, front Brembo discs £110, complete cambelt kit £175) and I'm amazed at the amount of aftermarket support for them. Loads of specialists with lots off the shelf and plenty of tuning parts
Many, many pictures needed!
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