Stratos #1936

Collecting her tomorrow from the Light Car Company. They've done a great job of replacing synchro hubs and rings (plus other bits) in the gearbox - and they also sorted out the failed alternator pulley shaft that dropped off during my ill-fated test drive a few months ago. I went over to see it all back together yesterday. No test drive because of the awful weather - but it sounded lovely. The cam lobes are 2mm taller than standard - so it's a bit lumpy, but revs nice and freely. I have the straight-through pipes, but opted to have the mufflers on to begin with - to try and keep the neighbours on side (it's so frickin loud otherwise). I've had a road clutch put in for now, instead of the ceramic job - just to make it a bit less snatchy while I get used to things. It's a bit kinder to the transmission as well. Not sure how long it will last though.

The DVLA inspector went yesterday to take pictures of various bits - and seemed happy enough, so I should get a V5 and a reg. number assigned pretty soon. Then, I'll get it out as much as possible before the roads start being salted.

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Gotta love a pair of proper Bordigari's.... I wish they were still available!

That is ls looking fantastic.!!! Not a happy situation that put you there, but you must be very happy and assured with the outcome.

Robin.

Excellent... glad to see you are pleased with the car... look forward to seeing it sometime

She looks like a real beauty, looking forward to seeing and hearing her, probably be next year now congrates on the new purchase anyway.
Dave

Thanks all for comments.

A tight fit on the trailer (an RT5), but George form the LCC did a great job of reversing her in. Not the best day to do it in terms of weather, but all in all it went very well - and she's now sat in the garage.

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Wow what a wonderful collection! I think we met at the Wheels on Wednesday event last year when you brought the 037. Hope you bring the Stratos to that event, would make my day!

Not jealous at all..........................

Hi Justin
Does the car come with competition history .. not a loaded question just interested, did it have any previous colour scheme's or has it always been red.
Cheers
Phil

Somehow I was expecting to see the S4 on the lift.....

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Hi Justin
Does the car come with competition history .. not a loaded question just interested, did it have any previous colour scheme's or has it always been red.
Cheers
Phil

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Hi Phil. Yes - it was campaigned from 75 to 80 owned and supported by Jolly Club. There are more details in the information on the sales advert from Girardos:
https://girardo.com/car/1975-lancia-...hf-group-iv-5/

It had Alitalia livery at one stage in its life (with some magazine articles published at the time), but from the factory, it was red/orange with Havana interior and red carpets. I've got details of all 492 body configurations if it's interesting for anyone else.

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Somehow I was expecting to see the S4 on the lift.....

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Hi Guy.
The S4 was on the lift a few times, but has now gone back to Girardos.

https://girardo.com/car/1986-lancia-...s4-stradale-1/

I was hoping to have a complete set, but sadly, I just couldn't manage to get the timing right.
I took a pic on the day that the S4 went, and left a space on the left to splice in the Stratos. It's cheating - but I just wanted to see them all together. I should really have left the space between the Fulvia and the 037.


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Cheers Justin... really like the period black and white shots.... great history with the car

Congratulations! It's making me smile like a lunatic , can only guess how chuffed you are. Quick, get out now before the gritters do!!!

Didn't know you had an S4.

My god they are beyond cool. I love them. :cool:

Even the seats are like something out of a Gerry Anderson program.

Dear Lord. Massive Respect. Close to my all time dream garage. Appreciate the Strat is not in final pic.
Stratos, 037, Delta S4 Already weak at the knees and grinning childishly like Tim.
Hopefully catch up at NEC
Thank you Justin for making the memories come back to life
All the best
Neil
Ever fancied a T16?:cool:

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Didn't know you had an S4.

My god they are beyond cool. I love them. :cool:

Even the seats are like something out of a Gerry Anderson program.

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Yes - the interior was definitely over and above what they needed to do for homologation.
It even has air con and power steering - Lancia's own design of course.

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Originally Posted by Neil63

Dear Lord. Massive Respect. Close to my all time dream garage. Appreciate the Strat is not in final pic.
Stratos, 037, Delta S4 Already weak at the knees and grinning childishly like Tim.
Hopefully catch up at NEC
Thank you Justin for making the memories come back to life
All the best
Neil
Ever fancied a T16?:cool:

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Hi Neil.
No to the T16 - it's always just been Lancia for me.
I'm helping on the LMC stand on the Friday and Saturday - next door to the SEC. I'm sorry that my car wasn't ready in time to have on the group's stand.
Anyway - hope to see you and others there.
Cheers,
Justin.

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Congratulations! It's making me smile like a lunatic , can only guess how chuffed you are. Quick, get out now before the gritters do!!!

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Thanks Tim. I am very pleased so far. Needs a few more decals though.
I've not tried getting into the boot yet. I'm not sure that it's as well made as yours.

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Just perfect! Even down to the colour. I would go as far as to say they are (to me) the best looking seats in any car ever. Were they comfy/supportive?

It looks like Lancia is your favorite cars and red your favorite color!!:rolleyes:
More seriously it's a great and amazing car I have the priviledge to see and shot several times in the past when she was racing on Tour Auto :cool:

Congratulations

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It looks like Lancia is your favorite cars and red your favorite color!!:rolleyes:
More seriously it's a great and amazing car I have the priviledge to see and shot several times in the past when she was racing on Tour Auto :cool:

Congratulations

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Thanks. You're right - red does seem to be the dominant colour. The white wheels looked nice - but I prefer the Fulvia look of red / gold, so I changed them over today. The gold set have wet tyres on, so I needed to change them over anyway.

Yes - she was in France for 25 years or so, most of it under the ownership of Guy Domet I believe, who was top man of the French Ferrari Club.
I'd love to see any pics that you might have.

My 037 (chassis #33) was from France as well. Here are some details if you are interested: https://girardo.com/car/1982-lancia-...LD/#gallery-14


Red and gold just looks right to me.

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I'm still positioning some of the fantastic decals that Chris did for me.

Lost for words mega stable of cars you have! Every man?s dream all in one garage!

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Thanks. You're right - red does seem to be the dominant colour. The white wheels looked nice - but I prefer the Fulvia look of red / gold, so I changed them over today. The gold set have wet tyres on, so I needed to change them over anyway.

Yes - she was in France for 25 years or so, most of it under the ownership of Guy Domet I believe, who was top man of the French Ferrari Club.
I'd love to see any pics that you might have.

My 037 (chassis #33) was from France as well. Here are some details if you are interested: https://girardo.com/car/1982-lancia-...LD/#gallery-14


Red and gold just looks right to me.

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I'm still positioning some of the fantastic decals that Chris did for me.

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Yes you're right the gold wheels looks better to me , the 037 is wonderful too
Here a few pics I shot in Le Mans circuit in 2013 with gold ones:o


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Here a another photo ( not one of mine ) which could interest you of the car in Alitalia livery tested by the french rallyman Francois Delecour during Montecarlo rally in 1995