World Strato's Meet Biella 2016

[Bernard]

Its still a shame they see the replica as somehow devaluing the originals, when in truth it's the replica's that people see more often than not, and keep the memories alive of the originals.
It would be nice to see an invitation, all be it if your parked in a separate area, for our cars.

Whilst Mr Popper draws breath it will never happen !

[Guy Mayers]

Mr Popper was nowhere to be seen this weekend, none of his collection were there AFAIK. We drew a lot of attention with the jackets and the people how found out that I had a replica were fine about it. Had we been there in the car and attempting to join in a paid for event it might have been different though.

[Lancialulu]

Its still a shame they see the replica as somehow devaluing the originals, when in truth it's the replica's that people see more often than not, and keep the memories alive of the originals.

Agree entirely. I had an interesting contact with an Italian who guested a Fulvia meeting I attended recently in Cuneo. He has 3 real Strato'sss and heard I had a Strato's and was actually perfectly fine when I told him it was a replica. When I showed him a few pics he said he didnt understand why it wasnt a replica colour (my car is a special paint job of 3 shades of grey). When I advised him that as a replica I am not trying to pass off an original but making the car to my own tastes(actually an earlier owner did this) he fully understood, and we spent a happy hour or so looking at his Strato'sss. Green Stradale, and 2 Gp4's developed for rally cross which is his addiction.

When I took my car to the Lancia Motor Club AGM last weekend even the president remarked on what nice example it was, when in truth the only Lancia bit is the handbrake lever and the badge on the from....And when I stopped for petrol near Corby a group of drifters (Mitso Evo's etc) where resting up after a track day at Rockingham came over with the cameras....

We have a duty to be out there as all the real ones are in Museums

[maxlouis]

I agree with you. It's the same with other clubs. Am fortunate to have several cars that I love but are periodically picked over by 'experts' and frowned on for not being 'original' (which as far as I can fathom means access to a high quality printer to churn out the 'original' seat belt and windscreen stickers...). I like to make my cars work well and I enjoy worrying the white Audis in the fast lane of the M40. In the rain. And in November. The 'original' cars seem to journey from trailer to manicured lawn but only when the sunshines. Not in anger. They are the ones losing out...

[Guy Mayers]

Here's some pics from the weekend Phil!

[Guy Mayers]

And a few more...

[Guy Mayers]

Soz! Really like 159 'Wagons at the moment!

[Guy Mayers]

Getting bored yet?

[Bernard]

Thanks for the photo's Guy... keep 'em comin'

Not sure about the "new" dash panel on the Rino Fabbri car !

Were the "dog kennel" photo's taken at Autosport (ex Maglioli) in Biella ??...... I'm sure that I have met that guy before

Cheers

Phil

[Bernard]

Also the blue and white Car CNF 303M........... is that the ex Geoff Crabtree "red shed" that was on the Rally stage at the Coy's Historic festival many years ago and was driven by BW ???