One to Buy: Uniquely Configured ex-Gianni Agnelli 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione Martini 6
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Of the myriad special editions offered by Lancia on the Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione platform, arguably the most spectacular was the Evo 1-based Martini 6 produced to celebrate the firm’s sixth Manufacturers’ title in the World Rally Championship which it achieved during the 1992 season.
A heavily stickered exterior inspired by the works cars driven to victory in eight rounds of the 1992 WRC was pretty wild, but inside Lancia turned it up to eleven with Martini light blue alcantara upholstery for the seats and door panel inserts plus contrast red stitching and seatbelts. High-backed Recaro seats featured HF-embossed headrests and each of the 310 cars built came with a unique numbered plaque.
Today, every one of these Martini 6 specials is a highly regarded collector’s piece, but currently on offer at the DK Engineering showroom in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, is perhaps the most special of all: number 44.
Created for Fiat boss and Italy’s most famous industrialist, Gianni Agnelli, who owned a series of specially configured cars during his lifetime, number 44 was secretly developed to a unique configuration by Autec SrL in Vicenza who were commissioned to carry out many special projects on the Fiat Group’s behalf.
For number 44, Autec fitted a blueprinted engine, uprated suspension, an electric rear spoiler, full-length vertical brake cooling vents on the front fenders, an electric cover for the audio system and custom Abarth branding for the exterior.
Having been retained by the Agnelli family until 2001, number 44 has in more recent times been the subject of a ground up restoration. It is being offered with a little over 37,000km on the odometer and comes complete with a fully documented history.
