This is a very subjective thing isn't it. I have no argument with anyone on this subject but would challenge anyone who has actually built one of these cars and gone through the pain, frustration, and suffering to openly admit that they thought it was only worth 40,000 euro (£33,000)
The word 'WORTH' means many things to many people such as 'I think it's worth ........' or 'It's only worth what someone is prepared to pay'. Very true but we all have to consider this. When we order and build (or buy for that matter) a Stratos replica, do we do so thinking ' I can make a mint on this when I sell it'? I seriously doubt it, but that doesn't get away from the question, what are these cars really worth? Firstly, I doubt if any 2 cars are actually alike so that has a bearing. Nevertheless, my own opinion is that while they are still talked about as Kit Cars, then the situation is very unlikely to change. 'Why should I pay £40,000 for a Kit Car when I can buy a nice Ferrari for similar money'. Why indeed, and speaking from my own experience, the Ferrari is an amazing piece of kit and does everything expected of it. There's just one thing missing.....it's not a Stratos and doesn't provide the same involvement when driving. So, maybe we need to try and shake off this 'Kit car' label somehow. Maybe they should be categorised as 'Self assembly supercars' or something along those lines. Who knows, this subject will continue to rear it's head and we will still all agree that the cars sell much too cheaply but, when everything is considered, we buy and build and drive them because we love them. Even taking into account all their shortcomings we wouldn't be without them. Long live the Stratos.
Mick
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