Overview of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II
This is a 1996 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II 4WD, chassis code L31E5, offered at ZIP Tokyo as lot 452 on 10 October 2026. It is finished in red with a beige interior, and it is a left hand drive parallel import with a 5 speed manual gearbox. The auction sheet records 29,350 km, approximately 18,237 miles, and the sales points describe this as genuine mileage. It carries an overall grade of 3.5 and an interior grade of C.
For a Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II, that mileage is the headline. These cars were built to be driven hard, and a low mileage example with the Recaro seats, the 16 inch alloys and a MOMO wheel is a rare thing to see come out of Japan. The sheet also lists faults, which are set out in full below, so you can weigh the car honestly.
The Drive Review
The Evoluzione II is the last and most developed of the road going Integrales, and it drives like the rally car it grew out of. The 2.0 litre turbocharged four cylinder is a heavily boosted engine with real lag below the boost threshold, then a hard, urgent surge that makes the car feel much quicker than its output of roughly 210 PS suggests. It is not a smooth, linear modern turbo. You work it, keep it on the boil and are rewarded.
Power goes to all four wheels through a permanently engaged system with a Torsen centre differential biased towards the rear, and the result is stubborn grip and a neutral, tidy feel through corners. The steering is light by modern standards but communicative, the body is short, tall and narrow, and the car pivots around you in a way few hatchbacks ever have. The 5 speed manual has a long, mechanical throw and rewards a firm hand.
Against a modern hot hatch, there is no electronic safety net to speak of, the cabin is simple and the ride is firm but supple. That is the appeal. It feels hand finished, noisy in the right ways and entirely focused on driving.
Auction Details
The car is lot 452 at ZIP Tokyo, with the sale on 10 October 2026. The auction start price is ¥8,980,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this car, and there are no close sold results on record to compare it with, so the start price is the only reference we can offer. For the current minimum bid and the estimated landed cost to your country, please use the price panel on this page, because those figures are calculated live and can change.
All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Lancia. Model: Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II 4WD. Chassis code: L31E5. Frame number: ZLA831AB000582876. First registration: February 1996 (Heisei 8). Engine: 2,000 cc petrol, turbocharged. Transmission: floor shift 5 speed manual. Drive: four wheel drive. Steering: left hand drive. Body: 5 door hatchback, five seats. Exterior colour: red. Interior colour: beige. Odometer: 29,350 km (approximately 18,237 miles). Dimensions on the sheet: length 390 cm, width 176 cm, height 136 cm. Import type: parallel import. History: private use. The inspection expiry field on the sheet is blank. The feed's rounded 29,000 km figure has been replaced by the sheet reading.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet marks power steering, power windows and alloy wheels, and lists air conditioning, although the inspector says it does not cool. The sales points name genuine Recaro seats, genuine 16 inch alloy wheels, a MOMO steering wheel and floor mats. The photographs show a pale alloy wheel design on all four corners, a large rear roof spoiler, round headlamps with auxiliary lamps in the bumper, and an aftermarket looking stereo in the centre console.
Leather is not circled on the sheet, and the seats appear in a beige fabric in the photographs. Service books, owner manuals, spare keys and the spare wheel, jack and tools are not confirmed on the auction sheet. The photograph does show a key in the ignition, but the number of keys is not stated.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The inspector's report reads as follows. Air conditioning does not cool. Dashboard panel cracked. Seats scuffed and worn. Exterior overall: touch up marks, paint scratches and paint thinning, though this line is hard to read and is our best reading. Underside: scratches and dents. Rear spoiler scratched, again a best reading of a faint line.
The sales points repeat the genuine mileage of 29,350 km, the genuine Recaro seats and 16 inch alloys, the MOMO steering wheel and the floor mats. The word Lock is circled beside the diagram, and the sheet does not say what it refers to. Nothing on the sheet mentions engine noise, gearbox faults, oil leaks or warning lights, but a sheet is an inspection of the car at one moment and not a mechanical report.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram shows five marks. On the front bonnet there is an A1, a small scratch. On the roof there is a mark that looks like the character レ, which we cannot read with confidence and which should be treated as unclear. Towards the rear of the roof, near the centre of the body, there is a note for a scratch. On the right rear quarter area there is a note that reads as misaligned and cracked, but the exact panel cannot be read with certainty, so ask us for a closer look at that area before bidding. On the rear bumper there is a hairline crack with an A1 small scratch.
The diagram carries no W, XX or rust markings. In the photographs the red paint looks bright and even, the panel gaps look reasonably straight and the rear spoiler and bumper look tidy at this resolution. Taken together with the written comments, this is a usable enthusiast car with cosmetic work to do, not a concours example. The most important point to examine is the right rear quarter note.
Interior Condition
The interior is graded C. The inspector records a cracked dashboard panel and seats that are scuffed and worn. The photographs show beige Recaro fabric seats with visible wear on the cushions and bolsters, a black dashboard and a MOMO steering wheel with a metal topped gear knob. The carpets and floor mats look present and reasonably clean. Smoke and odour are not mentioned on the sheet. The air conditioning does not cool, so expect to check the system and budget for it if you want it working.
Japanese Auction Grades
The overall grade of 3.5 sits in the middle of the scale, meaning a car with some visible wear or blemishes but no major accident repair marked on the sheet. The interior grade of C indicates noticeable wear. The exterior grade is not given in the data for this car.
Model History
The Lancia Delta Integrale grew out of the Group A rally programme. Lancia won the World Rally Championship for manufacturers six years in a row from 1987 to 1992, and the road cars were developed to homologate each step. The Evoluzione II arrived at the end of the line with a catalysed 2.0 litre 16 valve turbo engine, a wider track and bodywork, and uprated electronics and boost control. It was also fitted with 16 inch wheels and Recaro seats.
This car is a Japanese parallel import, meaning it was brought in privately and not through the Lancia dealer network. The sheet gives first registration as February 1996, and the date of manufacture is not stated.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
Is the Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II collectible? Very much so. It is the final, most developed version of one of the most successful rally homologation cars ever built, with a competition record that few road cars can match. The boxy, flared design, the turbo engine and the manual gearbox give an analogue experience that modern cars cannot offer. Survival rates for good cars are low, because many were driven hard, modified or lost to rust, and values for the best Integrales have risen strongly over the past decade. This car, with low mileage, the right wheels and the right seats, is the sort that enthusiasts look for. Nothing here is a promise of future value, and it should be bought to be enjoyed.
Because the car is more than 25 years old, it is also eligible for import into the United States.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Rust is the first enemy on any Integrale, so look at the sills, wheel arches, windscreen surround, bonnet edges and the floor and strut tops. This car's sheet records underside scratches and dents, so an underbody inspection matters, and the diagram shows no rust marks. Ask about the right rear quarter note, which may point to either a repair or a crack in trim or paint.
On the mechanical side, check the timing belt and tensioner history, because a belt failure is serious on this engine, along with turbo condition, boost control behaviour, oil leaks and engine mounts. Look at the gearbox for baulky synchromesh and at the driveline for wear. Electrics can be troublesome, and the cracked dashboard and failed air conditioning are good reasons to check heater, wiring and switches generally. Service history is not confirmed on the sheet, so budget for a full service on arrival.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan has a deep pool of well kept, low mileage European performance cars, and parallel imports like this one are often stored indoors and driven gently. Auction sheets give you an independent condition report for a car that you would otherwise struggle to find in your own market.
USA Import Information
This car is more than 25 years old and is therefore eligible for import into the United States. Autoselecta can arrange shipment from Japan to the United States. Please contact us with your city or ZIP code before bidding so that we can prepare a delivered quotation. We can calculate the expected purchase price, Japan costs, shipping, customs related costs and delivery requirements. Additional charges may apply, and we will set these out clearly.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before the sale but are still used vehicles. An auction sheet is an independent condition guide and not a mechanical warranty. An older performance car such as this may need servicing, maintenance or refurbishment after purchase. Please note the inspector's warnings again: the air conditioning does not cool, the dashboard panel is cracked, the seats are scuffed and worn, the exterior has touch up marks, paint scratches and thinning, the underside has scratches and dents, the rear spoiler is scratched, and there is an unclear note on the right rear quarter. The service history, keys and books are not confirmed on the sheet.