The journey of the Lancia Delta

The journey of the Lancia Delta

Lancia is one of Italy’s most reputed car producers dating back to 1906. Vincenzo Lancia who is a former racecar driver founded the company. The cars manufactured by the company were more about practicality and not speed or appearance. Once the vehicle market became more widespread the company was later acquired by Fiat.

The Italian automobile manufacturer produced the Lancia Delta, which was a small family car. Produced in three generations, the car was launched in September 1979 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 2nd generation of the car was introduced between 1993-99 and the final generation was from 2008 – 2014.

This Italian beauty was introduced when the small family car category was booming. In the mid ’80s Lancia launched the Delta HF, which was equipped with a 4WD and 2L Turbo engine. The bombshell of the Lancia Delta line was the Lancia Delta Integrale. This car is something real – the boxy model captured the hearts of many and that’s when the Delta evolved from being a simple family car to a sexy racecar. Many people that have direct access to auction are confused about which model to choose from the Lancia Delta range. Well, there’s no right or wrong answer since it depends on individual needs.

If you plan to purchase a Lancia Delta from a reputed auction such as Japan Motor then you can get some advice as to which is the best model for you!

What to look for when buying a Lancia Delta

The left hand drive LHD, Delta is now found in Europe but the best imports are actually from Japan now. If you are investing here are somethings you need to check,

Car Engine Ensure you check for engine oil leaks. Make sure there are no big end clattering. The cambelt needs to be replaced every 24,000 miles.

Suspension Owners tend to modify but the lower suspension suffers during road use, even the bushes are affected at times. Wheels The specification of the wheels changed with time. It went from four to five stud fixings so they cannot be replaced. Uneven wear and tear of the tire is something you need to watch out for.

FAQ’s about Lancia Delta How many Lancia Delta Integrales are available in the market today? It is recorded that 44,000 Lancia Delta Integrales have been produced. Out of which you find 50 percent still in existence.

Is Lancia still up and running? Lancia functions as a subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Currently, the company focuses on producing one premium car – the Ypsilon. This single vehicle is very popular in Italy however, there is news of the carmaker shutting down in the near future.

The Lancia Delta may not be the most popular car out there but there’s a group of car enthusiasts that still love this four-wheeler. If you are one of them then make sure you work along with a reputed Japanese auction house that can give you the best value for your money.