LANCIA DELTA 16V MARTINI ‘89
Lancia Delta HF Integrale red 16v Martini graphics (1989)
The complete restoration of this car's graphics includes the execution of the Martini livery and all the writings and logos present on the original car.
Curiosity
The new, innovative Martini Racing checkered livery, perhaps the most replicated and famous of the Martini liveries, was created at Pubblimais in Turin. It was developed and first painted on a car by Vinicio Mais, based on a design by Lionel Tue (G. Giugiaro) that Giorgio Rossotto had given him at Abarth. A total of nine official red cars were built with the same identical graphics: seven test cars and two racing cars.
This was the only Lancia Delta in history to race with a red-based Martini livery. The car with this livery participated in only one world championship race, but it nonetheless made history: by winning the final race of the world championship, the 1989 Sanremo Rally, drivers Biasion and Siviero became World Champions.
Paint processing
Starting with a red base, the Martini livery will be entirely painted like the original, using the same codified colors and period painting techniques, further enhancing the car's authenticity.
The livery will not be applied to the bodywork using computerized templates, but rather through a manual process, hand-tracing all the graphic elements with tape. This results in a non-artificial and non-replicable aesthetic, with a handcrafted feel: each graphic reproduction will be unique. The Martini paintwork will be completed with a final gloss clear coat.
Technical sponsors, brands, and logos (Lancia, Sportline, Weber, Esso, Selenia, Fina, Speedline, SKF, Fiat Lubrificanti, Champion, Sparco, Bilstein, Brembo, TRW Sabelt, Steyr Puch, Magneti Marelli, Michelin, Carello, Turbo Garrett, etc.) will be produced using the highest-quality cast adhesive—with a protective lamination against weathering and abrasion—to faithfully replicate the dimensions and colors of the originals. They can also be printed in "vintage" mode for an effect reminiscent of screen printing and historic stickers. Even stickers that originally had a transparent background will be faithfully replicated.
The Martini logo stickers are particularly high-quality, produced in the original dimensions and colors and with a fade-resistant mirror gold finish. They are made using a screen-printing process similar to that used in the era, yet offer extremely high resistance, are smooth to the touch (no color bleeds), and have no color overlap (bleeding).
Adhesive processing
All graphics will be entirely decal-based, both for the technical sponsors and the Martini livery, creating an accurate replica of the painted version.
The decal livery will use high-quality, conformable cast adhesive vinyl, applied using a heat-curved method for extremely long-lasting durability. This allows for application even on all rounded and curved body parts, grilles, and air intakes. If the car is sold, the decal graphics can be completely removed without damaging the original car body.
The technical sponsors, brands, and logos will be made using high-quality cast adhesive—with a protective lamination to protect against weathering and abrasion—to faithfully replicate the dimensions and colors of the originals. They can also be applied in "vintage" mode for an effect reminiscent of screen printing and historic stickers. Even stickers that originally had a transparent background will be faithfully replicated.
To learn more about choosing between paint and adhesive finishes, visit the TYPES OF PROCESSING page.
Futher information
The car's graphics can be customized with various features (racing plates, driver names, race numbers, flags, etc.). To request a complete quote, email pubblimais@gmail.com
