The association between Lancia and Carrozzeria Zagato is both an enduring and an illustrious one; their first collaboration dates back to 1927, with the groundbreaking Lancia Lambda.

Some 65 years later this relationship was rekindled by Dutch Lancia Importer Paul Koot, who sought to produce a lightweight Zagato-bodied Lancia two-door coupe using the ultra-successful Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione as its basis.

The resulting Hyena design featured typically striking aluminum coachwork incorporating Zagato’s signature “double bubble” roof; its curb weight was over 400 pounds less than the standard car.

However, despite its spirited performance—and initial optimism of 500 cars being constructed—just 24 had been produced by the conclusion of the project in 1994.

This car, the 18th Hyena built, was kept in storage until its import to the UK in 2001 by factory-appointed agents Walkers Garage of Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

Finished in red with contrasting black interior, the car was s...