In around three decades, Lancia went from making proper driver’s cars, infused with rally DNA, to producing a single model, the Ypsilon, which is only available in Italy and is anything but exciting.

However, this story is not about the small hatchback, but one that has its name written in the automotive history books: the Delta S4 Integrale.

Despite (roughly) resembling the regular Delta, it didn’t have much in common with it – not even the construction, as it used a tubular space frame chassis, with the engine placed in the middle for improved weight distribution and better handling.

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The twin-charged inline-four was paired to a manual transmission and put out less than 250 horsepower, or around half compared to the rally car. This translated into a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) of around 6 seconds and a 140 mph (225 km/h) top speed, which is small front-wheel drive hot hatch territory these days, but quite exciting for a model that came out in the 1980s.

As for the one pictured in the gallery, it is listed on Mobile, with a first registration dating back to 1985 and less than 7,400 miles (12,000 km) on the clock. For the past 10 years, it was kept in dry storage and not used at all, and has had it easy, being part of a couple of collections that included several Group B rally cars, with constant servicing and the paperwork to prove it.

The ad claims that it “runs extremely well”, and any well-versed petrolhead knows that an S4 is extremely expensive. This one costs €850,000, or just a tad over $1 million, and is in the possession of a Spanish used car dealer. Now, if only we had that much cash lying around…

For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale
For $1 Million, You Can Relive Lancia’s Happy Days With A 1985 Delta S4 Stradale