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January 30, 2023
A spectacular Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II belonging to Rowan Atkinson, the popular Mr. Bean, goes up for auction.
Rowan Atkinson He is popular for being a British comedian and actor and playing the character of Mr. Bean, but in the motoring world he is also known for being a great car lover and possessing an enviable collection of automobiles.
Precisely, one of them, a Lancia Delta Integrale, will soon leave the garage of the British actor, as it has been announced that it will be auctioned in a few weeks. He does not seem to have convinced the protagonist of films like “Bean” or “Johnny English” too much, because the actor has only had it for two years in his possession.
It can be sold for about 85,000 euros
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According to Silverstone Auctions, the company managing the auction, this 1993 Lancia Delta, officially known as the HF Integrale Evo II, was purchased by Atkinson in May 2021 and He has only driven it about 2,000 kilometers (currently around 90,000) before deciding to sell it. Silverstone Auctions expects to close the sale of this Delta for an amount between 74,000 and 85,000 euros.
The unit up for auction was registered in June 1993 and is painted in a rare blue color that blends with a beige interior. ride a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 215 bhp and has a maximum torque of 310 Nm. It also has four-wheel drive and a five-speed manual gearbox.
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After its presentation in 1979, the first generation of the Lancia Delta underwent a series of changes throughout its 14 years of life, culminating in the 1993 launch of HF Integrale Evo II variant.
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The Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II was a homologation model to be able to develop the Delta that would participate in the World Rally Championship, where they accumulated great success. In fact, Lancia was able to win six consecutive manufacturer titles from 1987 to 1992a record that stands today.
