Might that car be unique in that it's the only group 4 thats been converted back to a Stradale?Originally Posted by ProtoTipo
Might that car be unique in that it's the only group 4 thats been converted back to a Stradale?
It's the only one I can think of.
You can just see the rear targa catch that is still in the higher (group 4) position. A clue to it's previous incarnation.
Here's a better photo showing the rear targa catch position.
By the way, this isn't the car that concerns this thread. It is the other car that John Whalley owned at the same time. It had an Alfa 3.0 12v engine, as already mentioned.
It had a Dino V6 engine before that, when Graham Bates owned it.
Last edited by ProtoTipo; 26-03-2013 at 09:57.
A Corse then, Chris?
It was a Hawk John. It had Image coffin spokes, but on 4 stud.
Here´s a couple of them John.
And the part that made your mouth water ;-)
Happy easter!
Best regards
René
And the part that made your mouth water ;-) Are you strutting your stuff again?
You can add clutch rest (which will not fit in RHD) and grille surround to that list
Last edited by Griff; 26-03-2013 at 17:57. Reason: added content
Yes thats the one I remember the conversion taking place. When I drove it with the 8.32 engine in the back I was concious of the extra weight behind me, there was a spare 8.32 engine with it as well.
The Integrale in the photo, is John's works built car which is also still in the collection of various Lancia's
John's hoping to have the Stratos (8 valve) out of winter storage in time for Rene's car being completed.
Chris,
Love the classic Lancia van in the background of your photo, was that the Transformer Alitalia GrpIV demo car getting ready to go to Japan?
vince.
"In the beginning I looked around but couldn't find the car I dreamed of, so I decided to build it myself." - Dr. Ing. h.c. Ferry Porsche
www.lancia-stratos.co.uk
Transformer/Hawk HF3000 - Chassis: 1988 Spyder #045 - Engine: Alfa 166 3.0L 24v V6 - ECU: Omex 710 - Exhaust: Simpson - Tyres: Michelin TB15's / Pirelli P7 Corsa - Wheels: Hawk Compomotive.
I remember them saying at the time, that the car in Alitalia colours (the one with the back open next to the blue and white Lancia van) was being made ready to export to Japan.
I took the photo on the first day of the three day Lancia Motor Club 50th celebrations, based at the Agricultural College at Cirencester. The first day was at Castle Combe race circuit. I suppose it was a good opportunity to shake the Japan car down, if it wasn't registered in the UK?
John Whalley was taking passengers out in his turbo Stratos, to raise funds for the LMC. I remember being very impressed by that car, and how fuss free it handled at high cornering speeds. John W. took his Integrale out earlier in the day, but the Delta was damaged when someone t-boned it. My Stratos failed the Castle Combe noise test, so I didn't get out there, apart from some parade laps of all the cars. I also failed the noise test there on the Classic and Sportscar Action Day, the following year, and that was despite my attempts to make it quieter by fitting a 'Supertrapp'. The second day was a large Lancia static show at the college. The last day was at Prescott hill climb. I got some runs there ok, as did Paul and Ian.
That 'Lancia' van looks really good. It's more sort of 1950s/early '60s.
A Beta Berlina in Alitalia colours would make a good chase car. Should I look for one?!
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