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In 1987 Lancia launched in the first Delta Integrale a car that cost the same as a high-end Rover but could run down a Porsche 911. Speed freaks of that much maligned decade were afroth.<\/p>\n

The Integrale represented brilliant bang for bucks. The years have been good to the Integrale’s brutal aesthetic too. Not only do they look like they could eat an M3 for breakfast (and they could stay with them for the first few hundred yards at least), they look a good bet to appreciate in value.<\/p>\n

We caught up with Steve Pilgrim, Bristol-based IT consultant and passionate owner of an Integrale Evo II. Just what is it about the Integrale that floats his boat?<\/p>\n

Influx Magazine: Why Integrale?<\/em><\/p>\n

Steve Pilgrim: It was the hot-hatch that I could never afford when I was younger (I had<\/em><\/p>\n

an MG Metro) – to buy or insure (it’s group 18). I also loved Sega Rally<\/em><\/p>\n

(still play it whenever I can find it!).<\/em><\/p>\n

IM: What essentially Italian qualities do you think the car has?<\/em><\/p>\n

SP: The design : a luxury 80’s hatchback that is very pretty – but was<\/em><\/p>\n

transformed into a rally car and whilst having the functionality still<\/em><\/p>\n

remains beautiful (and brutal). If people know what it is they love it . If they don’t know then they<\/em><\/p>\n

wonder what it is (usually a Golf).<\/em><\/p>\n

IM: What is she like on the limit?<\/em><\/p>\n

SP: Wonderful! It’s the feeling of being so connected with the car<\/em><\/p>\n

and the road (all the cliches are generally true). I was very careful when<\/em><\/p>\n

I first got her as bodyparts are hard to come by. eBay or a few<\/em><\/p>\n

specialist dealers are your only option.<\/em><\/p>\n

IM: Is she a keeper?<\/em><\/p>\n

SP: She’s a keeper alright. It doesn’t age in style. It’s a timeless classic and stops me wanting anything else. I’ve had her nearly five years and we’ve enjoyed trips and events around the country. The Lancia Centenary Celebrations in Turin were the highlight.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t