This thread appeals and I think, for me, it is about recreating a fantasy in a kind of personal, usable way. I had a picture of a Stratos on my wall when I was 15 and the idea of being able to replicate that - and possibly even refine it - without departing too much from the original concept is very attractive. We all invest a great deal of time, energy and thought into that process which, in itself, is very satisfying. And in practical terms maybe ultimately more enjoyable as a 'real world car', the sort that one doesn't have to worry about in quite the same way as being saddled with the custodianship (that is a word...!) of an irreplaceable original. In fact, my Stratos (Hawk) will be my everyday-ish transport and it will hopefully work properly and I plan to appreciate it in the mundane world of the M40 traffic jams and station car parks in a way that I could never enjoy a real Stratos, 246 or other genuine Dino that undeniably shares its lineage - I'd be worried sick!


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The forum needs some spice, some activity, some conversation, what it doesn't need is a "mines better than your's" debacle like on the old forum.

There are choices in kit supplier, that is not a bad thing. Each individual chooses according to their own personal requirements. historically the Hawk won out over the Corse because the majority preferred that it looked similar to an original Strato's under the skin as well as above it.
Vince's Hawk is exceptional, that is beyond dispute, it is an example to not only those who are building a Strato's replica but to anyone who wishes to build a kit car of what can be achieved with a generous dose of thought, time & ability. It is possibly the closest that anyone has come to replicating an original car, LHD could have sealed the deal as would have the Dino engine but I suspect that would have rendered it less usable.
There are other very nice examples under construction too, Ducatiman, Chris C, John H, Graham H etc, I believe Dave H's replica car is very good too.

Any prospective customer should assess all available products in the flesh & speak to the manufacturers directly, this will in turn allow them to make an informed decision as to what suits their personal requirements.