The ultimate incarnation of the iconic Integrale, the Hyena brought together long-time collaborators Lancia and Zagato in what was intended to be a limited production run of up to 500 units.

Sadly, this ambition would turn out to be hopelessly optimistic, as a policy change at FIAT/Lancia brought production to a close after just 24 cars had been completed, thus ensuring their exclusivity and future collectibility.

This Lancia Hyena was purchased new by the present banker owner from Walkers Garage, official Lancia factory-appointed Integrale specialists for the UK, who in turn had sourced the car from Zagato.

Its owner wanted a car that was part ultra-performance, part long-distance GT, capable of conveying him from the UK to his homes in Italy while providing exciting driving across the most challenging of Alpine passes.

A lengthy series of modifications was undertaken by Walkers prior to delivery, bringing the total cost to close on £85,000.

These included increasing power of the...