Actor, Comedian, Gearhead Rowan Atkinson hands over his 1993 Lancia HF Integrale Evo II. This hot hatchback has been put up for sale by Silverstone Auctions, with a winning bid of $80,000 to $92,000 (£65,000 to £75,000).
Atkinson starred in the television series The Black Adder (1983-1989) and Mr. Bean (1990-1995). He has had an extensive film career and was named one of the 50 funniest actors in British history by The Observer. Atkinson is also an avid car collector (his collection once included a McLaren F1) and weekend racing his driver.
Offered at Silverstone, this dark blue Lancia is one of 4,233 1993 Lancia HF Integrale EVO IIs built for the global market. This his 56,000 mile (90,000 km) example features a 2-liter, 16-valve turbo inline-four with a three-way catalytic converter, lambda probe and the new Marelli integrated engine control system. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
“Originally supplied to Japan, this car was selected in 2011 and imported into the UK with all duties paid,” the Silverstone Auction listing states. “It was chosen because of its unusual color – a very smart road blue – and its extensive service history in Japan. The car, which had been professionally maintained annually at the .”
Atkinson’s 1993 Lancia HF Integrale Evo II will be for sale at the Race Retro Show at the Silverstone Auction on February 25, 2023 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
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