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To put a slight twist on Billy Conolly's philosophy, there is no such thing as a bad Stratos Replica. Just the wrong price/specification.
We seem to be moving into a bit of a "supply and demand" situation. Confirmed by the direction prices are moving in.
If you want to build a kit and LB are not supplying then Gerry at Hawk is your only alternative and nothing wrong with that.
For ready built cars there are further factors.
Some people build more for the build experience than Stratos "ownership". Sure, they drive them once finished but sell relatively quickly once complete to try something new. Then we have other owners who build and keep their cars a lifetime.
We have some esteemed members who have two Strati and no sign of moving one on!
So to buy a ready built kit, because there are so relatively few around, you have to compromise on specification, colours etc. So you have to be happy with the price asked in that you can buy and be happy with what you are buying or still afford to make the changes you want.
Famously, in the past, most people buying a "part built" kit always took them apart and started again. Presumably because these cars are loved by individuals who want their cars to be different ( and so better.....) than everyone else's.
Anyway, good luck with finding what you want. I'm not trying to put anyone off but just pointing out its not like buying a production car or even something like a prepared Escort which exists in greater numbers.
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