[BAracer]

Following the recent legal ruling, I can confirm that although it dropped through my letterbox in 2024, it was clearly "bought in 2023" and is the first of a number of cars I have recently splashed out on...

   

So 2024 has a definite rally focus for me. I currently have a mix of 'Pro' and 'Clubman' rally cars in my Scuderia, and I felt there was an need to create two complete separate sets that I could call on, dependent on the level of competition at any event. 

The Lancia Delta Integrale needs no introduction, but my interest started when I saw a road going version on a European trip in the early 80s. Livery-wise, we used to live near a dry cleaner in the late 80s who had the contract with nearby TAG McLaren to look after their team clothing. So you could often see rows of overalls and other kit in that distinct bright red chevron. So the moment I saw this SCX version of the Delta pop up in my FB feed, it didn't take long for me to decide to dip into my slush fund envelope and grab this limited edition model and kill two birds with one stone.

   

I'm leaving it in 80s-90s 'Clubman' spec, although I need to get my head round whether to keep the treaded tyres it comes with.