Stratos Bob on Number 27

**hedge** · 06-11-2025, 23:04

Are they really 150k now? I think that's what he said...

Cheers,
Hedge

**LOFT6.6** · 10-11-2025, 09:53

Thanks guys for all of the positive comments.
No it hasn't sold yet. Lots of interest, but sadly mainly from overseas - particularly the States. Getting a car there is impossible unless it's over 25 years old which I understand is the same in some European countries too.
I believe there is a method of sending a car minus the engine and gearbox, but obviously this has additional hassle and cost implications on both sides of the deal. I could have sold the car 10 times over without these complications.
Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of specialist shippers who could help a foreign potential buyer to acheive their dreams?
Hedge, Jack told me he did contact Craig and Lydia direct and the ?150k is a ballpark figure for a factory built LB STR turnkey car - depending on spec.....
Cheers again guys.
Ade

**Guy Mayers** · 10-11-2025, 19:10

Hi Ade, Hawk Cars uses Newick Packers at Gatwick to crate everything up for export. We're aware that any attempt to include an engine can result in the refusal of an import and its' return to the UK. Newick deal with another local company to organize the shipping itself. Packing costs are around ?800, I have no idea of shipping costs. You may find it's possible to ship a gearbox. Or a bottom end. And then a pair of cylinder heads but that's a pain and not ideal. If it went as a turnkey minus car you may not need to send the V5 with it? It's just a pile of components but yes, a right faff to dismantle a running car only for the new US owner to have to reassemble it, especially if forced to source components in the US that don't match the built spec as is now.

Good luck with the sale though!
Guy

**Tbone1209** · 10-11-2025, 20:24

Originally Posted by LOFT6.6

Thanks guys for all of the positive comments.
No it hasn't sold yet. Lots of interest, but sadly mainly from overseas - particularly the States. Getting a car there is impossible unless it's over 25 years old which I understand is the same in some European countries too.
I believe there is a method of sending a car minus the engine and gearbox, but obviously this has additional hassle and cost implications on both sides of the deal. I could have sold the car 10 times over without these complications.
Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of specialist shippers who could help a foreign potential buyer to acheive their dreams?
Hedge, Jack told me he did contact Craig and Lydia direct and the ?150k is a ballpark figure for a factory built LB STR turnkey car - depending on spec.....
Cheers again guys.
Ade

I went down this route pretty far so I'm aware of some of the hurdles (before all the tariff chaos). Car has to be spotless, no drivetrain and completely dry to even think about exporting to the US. And then you have to figure out drivetrain options (shipping separately or repower). The cost add up quite quickly...

**Guy Mayers** · 10-11-2025, 23:39

Originally Posted by Tbone1209

I went down this route pretty far so I'm aware of some of the hurdles (before all the tariff chaos). Car has to be spotless, no drivetrain and completely dry to even think about exporting to the US. And then you have to figure out drivetrain options (shipping separately or repower). The cost add up quite quickly...

I assume that means bone dry fuel tanks, obviously coolant will have been drained but would it include hydraulic fluids and air con refrigerant too?

**Tbone1209** · 11-11-2025, 00:13

Originally Posted by Guy Mayers

I assume that means bone dry fuel tanks, obviously coolant will have been drained but would it include hydraulic fluids and air con refrigerant too?

From my understanding, it's everything. And we aren't talking about just draining the tanks. Every brake, fuel and coolant line has to be clean and dry with no residue. It turned out to be a lot easier said than done.