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    IVA passed

    After five and a half years my Lister Bell STR build has finally made it across the finishing line. It has been one of the most challenging achievements I have ever undertaken, partly due to my own stuburn insistance to not sub out any part of the build and to go my own way here and there. I have never built a kit car or done a car resturation before so I am extreamly proud of the end result. There has been many rewarding and enjoyable days and some very miserable days in the garage but overall it has been worth every minute and I can't stop smiling.
    I would like to thank everyone in the SEC who have provided a huge amount of support and encouragement over those five years who without which it would not be finished. Also to Lister Bell for their support and design of such a high quality product and last but by no means least to my wife for allowing me to realise my dream. Thank you all and good luck to those still working hard to complete theirs.
    It feels sureal to see my Stratos sat in the garage waiting for its first run out as soon as the DVLA papers drop through the letterbox. We have lots of trips planned this year including two to France and we look forward to seeing lots of you fellow Stratos owners oput and about.

    Safe driving
    Steve
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    Re: IVA passed

    Steve.
    Looks fantastic, well done.
    Maybe see you at the Skipton garage day and we can all admire it.
    Steve

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    Re: IVA passed

    Well done Steve. Now you can enjoy the complete Stratos experience, look forward to seeing in the flesh.

    David

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    Re: IVA passed

    Steve
    You better read this and get yourself some fancy dark sunglasses. https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/show...-First-run-out
    See post #9
    Last edited by hollytree; 20-03-2025 at 20:04.

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    Re: IVA passed

    Yes it looks stunning in the Alitalia livery. I'm going to do a few local runs before venturing further afield and if it fits in with our other plans I'll be in Skipton.

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    Re: IVA passed

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve65 View Post
    Yes it looks stunning in the Alitalia livery. I'm going to do a few local runs before venturing further afield and if it fits in with our other plans I'll be in Skipton.
    Great. I will provisionally order some sausage rolls

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    Re: IVA passed

    Steve congratulations on getting the car through the IVA hurdle
    I know you will have a big grin when you take it for it’s first run out
    hopefully the summer isn’t far away now, so shall look forward to catching up soon
    and I’m also looking forward to our trip to France with yourselves and the others
    Dave

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    Congratulations, it's a great feeling. The car looks fantastic. Now get out and drive it, and make sure to report back.
    Last edited by Fingers; 20-03-2025 at 22:58.
    Paul.

    Sat in a real one, may never wash again!

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    Thanks Guys. I'll post some photos of the first run and yes Dave France should be a blast.

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    'Nice one Steve.
    No over center catches, I see?

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