Stratos - on Safari

We've finally brought the 1976 Safari Stratos back to the UK. A big thanks to Guy (Guido) Mayers for taking the week off work and helping me load and unload the car and engine, catalogue about 2000 parts, and share nearly 3,000km of driving in 4 days. And to Roberto in Turin for the fantastic detail work he's done in restoring the parts and engine. Also to Vince (Vincenzo) for his help and input so far. Hoping to have it together mid-2014 and will prepare some kind of post or blog to catalogue the work as it goes on...... and on.......and on !!

Ciao

David(e)

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Well done Davide and Guido, glad you had a safe trip, look forward to seeing the car again soon and more importantly going for a spin in it one day.

Ciao,

Vincenzo

Thanks for the opportunity to be involved David, it was an experience that will live with me for years to come. Meeting Roberto was also a highlight for me but I'm sure I'll soon forget the 7 hours spent crosschecking the parts lists against the bagged parts put together by Roberto. I'm sure that the quality of the parts he's still got under restoration will be great and that any missing parts can be sourced in the months to come. If you need a co-driver for another visit to Turin just let me know!
Guido ;)

A pleasure Guy - all help much appreciated. Wasn't it a shame you had to spend your birthday kipping in the truck ei ei ei.................

Am I barking up the wrong tree? Is this the famous Stratos from Africa?

Not the same (that was 1975 Safari car), although talking about barking, the dog seemed sad to see it go ! This is Waldegards car 1976 Safari, Ulyate 1977 Safari

David

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Am I barking up the wrong tree? Is this the famous Stratos from Africa?

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Good luck with the rebuild Dave .... Can't wait to see the final car.....

Hi Roberto. Hope you are keeping well.... It seems a lifetime away since I last visited you (2000) !!

cheers Phil

Wow great found and nice story Dave,
i can't wait the rebuild process and please post
a lot of pictures from progress.

Saluti Enzo

picture Safari 77: Ulyate and Lampinen

Here's a photo of Dave's car, that I've not seen before. 'Must be early on, because the back end is still on?! - (Waldergard)

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Here's a photo of Dave's car, that I've not seen before. 'Must be early on, because the back end is still on?! - (Waldergard)

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'Just looking at the stages for the '75 RAC, (the photo is from SS3 Croft, by the way).
The winner of the 1975 RAC was Timo Makinen with only 2 stage wins. Waldergard had 44 stage wins!
'Best Stratos driver, ever.

From what I've heard Waldegard certainly upset Munari with his supreme driving skills on more than one occasion.

I probably have to agree 'best Strato's driver, ever.'

Totally agree Waldegaard was the tops....... Munari never really cut it on the RAC..... (IMHO) ........ Still I wouldn't mind being half as good as Munari !

good photos chaps.... Keep them coming...... Could end up being a long thread this one !

Good news Dave looking forward to seeing the Safari Stratos in it's full glory, and hope you will bring it over to West Wales.

Geraint

Hiya mate, I certainly will. There's a chance i'll be over in your neck of the woods on 8th/9th Nov. If you're over this way give me a shout.

Cheers

David

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Good news Dave looking forward to seeing the Safari Stratos in it's full glory, and hope you will bring it over to West Wales.

Geraint

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Hi there. I've just visited someone who knows one or two things about the Stratos and this was in his shed. It looks very familiar..can't wait to see it restored to its former glory!;)
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/...ps84e81287.jpg
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Some way to go yet, will be an intresting re-build.

Very nice.

How easy are those to build?
What donor parts does it use?

Note the leading edge of the arches on this rear panel.
Stradale arch, but shaped to merge with the round arch group 4 tub attachments.
As seen on works cars on the Swedish, Safari etc

Glad it wasn't just me seeing that then.
Was wondering what was going on there.
Presumably because the safari cars ran the much narrower tyre?

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Very nice.

How easy are those to build?
What donor parts does it use?

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what is it?

Humour?
Are they not the questions any "kit" builder gets asked?

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I didn't think I needed my sarcastic smilie for that one?

I just thought, it's funny how we're nearly always discussing kit cars on here, and the contrast with re-building a genuine (and very important) car.

Pardon me! Getting confused about which car's which, with an NZ resto looking like a UK resto, both of ex Safari cars, without being on the inside to know who's doing what where! :confused:

Who's doing the NZ resto then??
Now I'm confused...

Rick is a NZ member, so assumed his post is from that direction?

Made the same assumption myself.
I think the confusion arose due to our Antipodean member being in the UK and taking a photo of the car whilst here.
As far as I know there is no NZ restoration of a Safari car.

Mine too John..... Whatever's circulating much be good sh!t.....