That was my favourite pastime at Stoneleigh in May. So that's another thing gone.Originally Posted by StruanR
I did notice in the last couple of years that a lot more kit cars are correctly registered. More than I expected.
That was my favourite pastime at Stoneleigh in May. So that's another thing gone.
I did notice in the last couple of years that a lot more kit cars are correctly registered. More than I expected.
I'd go one further than that. If it wasn't made in Italy, by Lancia, back in the 70's then it's not a Strato's. Anything else is a replica of a Stratos. If a particular replica is 'worthy' or not is a far too subjective topic to have a definitively right or wrong answer IMO.Quite simply if its made in England, has a space frame chassis & a grp centre tub then it is not a Strato's
I do love a good dose of dead-horse-flogging.....maybe one day it'll get back up if we keep whacking it??
................my sentiments entirely !......... love it Chris................. LOL
No, this forum's a dead horse.
There's nothing more to say.
Litton Corse i with a Honda engine and Stormtrooper in Drag on the doors, Q plate and CORSE i on the back - closest replica there ever was bar-none indisputable fact definite confirmed and certified.
Next question.
Last edited by Darkspeed; 16-02-2015 at 14:41. Reason: cant speel tormstrooper
I've stirred up a few strong opinions!
Replicas can take many forms, from the body kits covering a different donor to mimic an original, to the bespoke body/chassis re-creations of vintage classics.
There are some superb 'D' type Jaguars and the like out there fastidiously created from scratch.
Firms will even cast you engines and cylinder heads from original drawings.
The Stratos kits stop short of re-creating the steel centre tub. I wonder how much that would cost? Uneconomic for the UK market I am sure.
I still think a set of Stratos panels could be grafted onto a Fiat X1/9....
Struan
This topic is dangerously close to trolling TBH. It's always emotive and very much so for some.
Yes, by definition the most authentic replica is the one that replicates the original, as closely as possible, warts and all.
At least we are all agreed that the best Stratos kit is/was the Transformer/Hawk/Allora/Corse/ListerBell. (Delete as appropriate)
Struan
At least we are all agreed that the best Stratos kit is/was the Transformer/Hawk/Allora/Corse/ListerBell. (Delete as appropriate)
Struan
Don't you mean the "Best Stratos" is the kit you own, or used to, or going to own!........lol
How should this one be classified? real, recreation, continuation or replica?
"You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead"
Stan Laurel
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