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Late 80's my mate had a Delta HF (I think), it was brilliant, fast, OMG the grip and beautiful (we all had minis and chevettes at the time).
Bad points; it rusted so badly he had a sign in the boot window. 0-60 in two body panels. The electrics were erratic at best, and it would spontaneously shed trim on a whim and it was hideously revvy on the motorway. ohh and it had an appetite for rubber that Catwoman would be proud of.
I once raced an Integrale along the A361 in my Manta GTE, it had me on the bendy bits but I'd reel it in on the straights (probably because the engine revs were making the owners ears bleed)
OP - just get a modern hot hatch like a civic type r, a fiesta rs, or the sporty megan on last weeks top gear. You could then use it as a daily driver and have fun. In order to own a classic like the Lancia you have to be dedicated and use it as a Sunday car, living in a garage the rest of the time. IMO of course. A non perfect Lancia for daily use would be a money pit to keep it running all the time. You would not to get a perfect condition one and use it every day and expect to raise in value.
Sure get one, but have it as a garaged second car to keep it in nice condition. Do not listen to people that say it isn't fast. It is. There will be turbo lag, but they are quick and you will still enjoy it even if it not as quick as modern hot hatches as it will be noisy and probably rattle and have a harsh ride. Will still feel quick though due to age and be an load of fun to drive, which is half the fun. A modern car will be quicker, but may not feel as fast though as they will be much more refined.
I thought the default mid life crisis car was a Spec B Legacy estate with a set of roof bars and bike rack. If I was going group B it would be a 6R4 or 20V UR Quattro, lottery win pending.
My mid life crisis car is obviously the Stratos in Alitalia livery or secondly the mad fire breathing Renault Turbo 2.
6R4 would be fine but can't help thinking it would be like being strapped to a very large bomb. Insane car.
From the early wheeler dealers days
A friend had the EVO2 and I love them but they aren't an easy car to live with. Compared to a modern 4wd hot hatch they are just not in the same league. My love of the 4wd hot hatch got me my Golf R which is now Stage 2+ and will trounce most cars going, it is very rapid indeed. Love the EVO's for what they are and I'd buy one in a heart beat if I had the money spare but it would be a true "weekend car"
If anyone knows a Delta owner anywhere near Sheffield I would very, very gratefully accept a passenger ride.
Personally I can't be bothered to spend all weekend on my back with rust flakes dropping into my eyes while I scrape my knuckles and lose my 10mm socket. Been there done that.
If I had the best part of 30 grand to spend on a fun car, Focus RS all day long.
LOL at "‘grales".
My mid life crisis car is obviously the Stratos in Alitalia livery
Go halves with you on one?
Now if you fancy a Integrale but want something a little more special/exclusive/faster/hand built then you need a Delta Futurista, a snap at 276000-Euros plus doner car.
Can't offer any constructive advice, only that I love those cars. 🙂
Loved the Wheeler Dealers and Car SOS ones.
Good luck!