Would you buy an Integrale?

[daviekiwi]

Evening all, I have always been a fan of the Integrale as they look amazing and have good a motorsport history.
What is owner's view's as I always had M3's and Mitsubishi Evo's.
How would you compare them?
I'm sold on the looks alone!
I'm Keen on 16v or Evo 1?

[daviekiwi]

BlimeyCharlie said:

I looked at buying a 16v car in 1992/93, when they were about £11,995 ish for a 1989/1990 car...

Tried a red one, via a dealer, owned by someone in the McAlpine family. I was car mad at the time, but it seemed like a money pit to use as a daily. Cambelt was (I believe) an engine out job for example, certainly was then anyway.

Visited Walkers too, but I just didn't feel confident. More about me than the car I think.

Went down the e30 route instead, then onto an M5 etc, but Integrales are cool cars.

Mika Salo had a grey one, and Jock Clear had a red one in latter years. Rowan Atkinson loved his too. Things like that I remember being influenced by...

I went down the E30 route too! 325i sport then E46 M3, I would still love an Integrale though, watching Marku Allen and Juha Kankkunen on grandstand in Martini Integrale's was amazing!

[daviekiwi]

The Integrale is still a bucket list car for me, My dads mate had an Evo pearlato bianco, excuse my lingo.
It looked stunning! and am a Bmw guy.
I would buy one for the looks alone. pm me

[daviekiwi]

Hopfully going to view a Lancia delta integrale 16v, jap imported in 2020.
done carvx report and uk hpi check and all looks good.
looks mint underneath, anything else to look out for?

[daviekiwi]

Thanks for the replies and information.
I'm no expert on Lancia's but a mechanic to trade helps. And handy with a mig welder which may come in handy!
going to view it on the 28th, I will keep the thread posted!

[daviekiwi]

Evening all, picked up integrale yesterday.
Happy days, its a hoot drive, didn't disappoint.

[daviekiwi]

Had a great drive from Glasgow to ullapool in the snow.
Thought I was on the Monte carlo rally!

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And home!

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mallygreen said:

Looks fantastico, keep us all updated with how you get on with it.

If you haven`t already Id suggest joining the Evocorner forum it has alot of very knowledgeable people on it, also the search function goes back years, so no matter what problem the car throws up it`ll be in the FAQs section.

Thanks Mallygreen for the information on the forum I will check that out.

[daviekiwi]

Harris_I said:

Yellow Evo 2? Probably me.

Always enjoy having random interactions like the cab driver who literally stopped in the middle of the road to wind the window down and chat.

Or the E30 M3 Evo driver on the M25 who appeared to have a fit as we passed each other like a rare celestial event.

Or the small boys who have never seen one and possibly don't know what it is, but stop and stare open mouthed as it goes by, because they just get it.

I bet that looks awesome alright! Any pics of it?

[daviekiwi]

Harris_I said:

Looks stunning in Giallo yellow, your a lucky boy!

[daviekiwi]

DrBrule said:

If anybody is looking, or knows anybody who is looking, for a 16v integrale, mine is on the cusp of going up for sale, regrettably.

Edited by DrBrule on Sunday 8th January 20:01

I'm sure you will sell it on here on problem, It looked like a nice example!
Post a few pics of her?

[daviekiwi]

Harris_I said:

Funnily enough, I'm not a fan of yellow cars generally but the integrale just looks right in it.

I agree, not a massive fan of yellow cars however.
Delta Evo 2.
Porsche 911 turbo mainly 993.
Mk2 Escort RS.
are allowed?

[daviekiwi]

That's a cracking picture! Stunning car too!

[daviekiwi]

DrBrule said:

Mine is now listed in the PH classifieds.

It looks like a nice example, I'm sure it will sell no problem.
You see more Evos for sale than 16vs? And 8vs must be even rarer?
You need too add more pictures, good outside, underside, under bonnet and interior pictures are always a great selling point.

[daviekiwi]

DrBrule said:

Will do, as soon as the rain stops! Keeps changing every 15 mins.

Did you sell the Lancia? I seen one listed for sale that looks like yours?

[daviekiwi]

mallygreen said:

The weathers looking almost good enough for the Deltas first run of the year!

https://youtu.be/BPgEMaQnoVQ

Looks stunning with the Martini livery Mally! Great background shot too.
Do you live in Skye?

[daviekiwi]

reddiesel said:

In all my motoring life I was only aware of one Evo and for some reason I have never forgotten it . Owned by a Couple of Italian Lads in Bletchley who had inherited a Cafe from their Grandfather it was in Broom Yellow . This would be in the early nineties when I was running an Escort Cosworth and occasionally they would raise their hand as we passed on the road . Looking back now at what is an incredible 30 years ( I hadn't realised this ) the Cosworth was viewed then as the more modern design . Viewed today however I think its the Evo that has stood the test of time better ?

The Integrale has aged beautifully like a fine wine! The Escort cosworth doesnt look too shabby either!
Sometimes ultra modern car or home designs age faster! Georgian houses will always look good unlike the grand design glass eco boxes?
I am a German car guy, However Italian car design is streets ahead!
Just my opinion? Correct me if i'm wrong?