Very nice Stratos replica FOR SALE [Archive]

renmure

17-09-2023, 18:46

I was going to say that these LB STRs are like busses.. but there are no busses for sale there! :D

sdebez

18-09-2023, 23:56

Very nice. But whats going on with the wing mirrors?

LPH_UK

19-09-2023, 00:18

Very nice. But whats going on with the wing mirrors?

They are the IVA spec mirrors which you'll need to get it through the test!

You can actually see stuff in them.....

Stratos Fear

19-09-2023, 11:54

There will also be a very nice blue one on the same auction site shortly - none for months / years then 3 all at once !

LPH_UK

19-09-2023, 12:53

There will also be a very nice blue one on the same auction site shortly - none for months / years then 3 all at once !

How are we going to keep prices high with this increase in supply??

hollytree

19-09-2023, 15:45

Torch them all to get the insurance money.
Win for the owners and win for all the rest of us to keep prices high

hollytree

20-09-2023, 09:42

Torch them all to get the insurance money.
Win for the owners and win for all the rest of us to keep prices high

It was a joke!

renmure

20-09-2023, 11:30

It was a joke!

To late!!

I sent Norm a gallon of petrol and some matches to set it alight.
Apparently once all the yellow and blue paint burnt off he was able to apply for an improvement grant.

;)

ProtoTipo

20-09-2023, 13:54

The third bus... (https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/2022-lb-specialist-cars-stratos-str-nd6jN8)
or was it the first?

Stratos Fear

20-09-2023, 13:56

- yeah - it looks so good I think I might keep it ! (I might have to if it doesnt sell )

Normb666

20-09-2023, 20:03

To late!!

I sent Norm a gallon of petrol and some matches to set it alight.
Apparently once all the yellow and blue paint burnt off he was able to apply for an improvement grant.

;)

The grant was actually for the reconstruction of Jim's face once I've finished with him (only better, hence "improvement") :)

renmure

20-09-2023, 21:04

- yeah - it looks so good I think I might keep it ! (I might have to if it doesnt sell )

How does the Auction work?
Is there a fixed reserve or a flexible one depending on how the auction goes?

I've probably paid more attention to the Collecting Cars auctions as a spectator

Stratos Fear

21-09-2023, 10:19

No one knows the reserve price that you've set until the bidding meets or exceeds that value. No sale no fee. If you agree a sale then it's 6% plus VAT plus ?250 for the photography. If you dont get the price you want at the end of the auction that is the end of the story - although the auction house will subsequently try to negotiate a compromise deal if the final bid is withing striking distance of your reserve,

ProtoTipo

21-09-2023, 12:26

I notice that Bonhams now own 'The Market'. I wonder what the success rate is with those on-line auctions?
I'm sure that Car & Classic already had a lot of 'traffic' before it started doing auctions, so it's a very good place to advertise.
It's the first place I'd look.

renmure

21-09-2023, 15:40

The Collecting Cars auctions have a bit of a reputation for Traders putting some cars through the site which have maybe hung around the showrooms for a while or which have a patchy history so they can move them on without liability or warranty. There?s also real pressure on sellers at times to reduce the reserve during the auction to secure a sale.

I?ve gone to a few auctions for things other than cars and any time I?ve ended up as highest bidder I?ve always come away knowing I?d done quite well out of it. Don?t think I?d be brave enough for an auction as a seller tho :D

Stratos Fear

22-09-2023, 12:36

There are undoubtedly some good bargains to be had at Auctions provided you know the market - but the benefit of this C&C type auction is that you dont have to sell unless its a "no reserve" auction. If it doesnt reach your required price then it doesnt cost anything and you can slink away unobserved into the shadows - maybe for another go later on!

ah_sprite

27-09-2023, 18:09

Thanks Chris for sharing the first 'tentative' ad, which doesn't contain much detail or even any proper interior/engine bay/front end pics!

The car passed IVA yesterday without major issue and the registration docs have now been sent off. I'll be sorting a proper advert for the car very soon. I've done 150 or so trouble free miles so far and the car is bedding in beautifully.

2196421965

renmure

27-09-2023, 18:52

Looks fab but obviously needs more decals.
Hell, even the bus has decals on the side and a number!!

;)

Basher

27-09-2023, 19:04

Well done for turning out another great car,
still the same big grin for strat number 2 pass :)

Normb666

27-09-2023, 21:18

Finally, Richard receives his "Stratosser Supreme" certificate, even tho we were all aware of his status already ;)

Can't help but notice that the fog light is about 1mm too close to the tail light, though. Dunno how it passed :) :)

westonTB

27-09-2023, 21:29

Good effort! very tempting car, someone should be biting your hand off soon, notice they haven't managed to get that bus through iva yet, wonder if they are charging for storage;)

Bernard

28-09-2023, 07:55

Well done Richard...... Very "saleable" colours. Good luck !

Did the Bus pass IVA ??

Azzo42

28-09-2023, 09:31

Fabulous, well done Richard. Now would be a good time for a Premium Bonds win !

ProtoTipo

28-09-2023, 12:21

Auction Car of the Week! (https://www.carandclassic.com/magazine/2022-lb-specialist-cars-stratos-str-auction-car-of-the-week/)

Stratos Fear

29-09-2023, 11:12

Thanks Chris - yes but in bidding terms still a long way off the Reserve !

renmure

29-09-2023, 12:08

Thanks Chris - yes but in bidding terms still a long way off the Reserve !

It's going up in decent sized chunks tho.
Mind you, an opening bid of ?3k was probably a bit optimistic methinks!!

LPH_UK

29-09-2023, 18:52

Looking a bit healthier now.

hedge

29-09-2023, 20:39

"Reserve nearly met" with < 1hr 15 mins left - at a smidge over ?80k......

Someone MIGHT get a bargain :-)

Cheers,
Hedge

renmure

29-09-2023, 21:34

20 mins to go. I’ve been keeping an eye on it most of the afternoon.

Quite exciting really :D

LPH_UK

29-09-2023, 21:56

Bingo! Reserve met with 3 mins to go :D

LOFT6.6

29-09-2023, 23:55

Congratulations for securing your sale Peter (& commiserations too for having to let the car go).
It was exciting to watch as an interested observer. Must have been a little more fraught at the sharp end?
Cheers?
Ade

hedge

30-09-2023, 09:38

What did it fetch in the end? I lost the link..

Cheers,
Hedge

GerryA

30-09-2023, 10:41

Well done Peter - I can only imagine you must have a strange mix of emotions seeing it sell, but hopefully overall you're very pleased to have got what you wanted
Have a great weekend
Cheers G

ProtoTipo

30-09-2023, 12:46

What did it fetch in the end? I lost the link..

Cheers,
Hedge

Here you are Andrew - LINK (https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/2022-lb-specialist-cars-stratos-str-nd6jN8)

renmure

30-09-2023, 18:21

That's a proper dangerous website.

I've been picturing myself wafting around in a LWB Jaguar Sovereign for the most part of the day and even registered to bid..... just as the bidding went a bit uppity. Still got 2 days to go tho.

Stratos Fear

01-10-2023, 11:41

Yes thanks for comments guys . Very mixed feelings about letting it go but it will allow me to move on and do some other things while I am still able.
TBH I didnt think it would make the reserve !

renmure

01-10-2023, 16:43

Yes thanks for comments guys . Very mixed feelings about letting it go but it will allow me to move on and do some other things while I am still able.
TBH I didnt think it would make the reserve !

What?s the practicality of it now?

Does the buyer just get in touch and you sort out payment and collection between yourselves or do the auction house place act as an intermediary or?.?

#nosy-git :D

Stratos Fear

02-10-2023, 11:16

The auction house operates an escrow account. they have received the funds from the buyer and he will need to give the ok that he is happy with the car and documentation before the funds are released to me. He is not due to see the car until next weekend. When I say "happy with the car" - he needs to re-assure himself that the car matches the description as advertised - it doesnt give him carte blanche to dismantle the car on my drive !