There are some immaculate replicas around, Jaguars, Ford Gt40s, Cobras, Ferraris etc.
Some are closer to the original then others, merely clothing humbler donor vehicles.
We are well served by the Stratos kit manufacturers, most onlookers cannot tell the cars from the real thing.
The give-aways are real cars are left hand drive, most kits are right.
Most kits don't have the Ferrari Dino engine.
Centre cockpit compartment is in steel, kits are all glass-fibre.
There are many other detail differences, but the cars can be built very close to original if you have the time and dedication.
I have a local firm that is prepared to re-manufacture Stratos cockpit compartments in steel, if there is interest.
They could also, and would prefer, to re-manufacture entire Stratos chassis, but they would need the necessary dimensions from an original car.
I guess that is not going to happen....
Any thoughts...?
Struan
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