As far as I know, no works car ever ran with Pirelli colours and round arches.
Lancia kept an old 1975 24v car (old green bottom white top Alitalia colours originally) for demos etc.
It was painted in Pirelli colours, but no longer eligible.
Andy Dawson once drove it for a magazine article at Donington.
Original car! number plate 0048 CKH (SPAIN)
That's interesting. Maybe they are referring to a "replica" livery on an original car?
Right! It's an original 1974 Stratos... definetely not a replica...only the livery is the 1978 Pirelli car's reproduction!!
This car raced in Vosges Festival rally last summer!
I find that it's a bit severe and inappropriate to call this car a replica!
Last edited by Stratie.fr; 29-01-2018 at 11:30.
before it converted to Gr.4 it was an Stradale!
Hawk wheels on the front here:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5614/...f7f89627_b.jpg
Pretty much what I thought it could mean. It is a car which has been converted from an original Stradale road car to be a Gp4 car out of period which could be interpreted as a GP4 replica. It's a bit harsh and doesn't run true to our interpretation of a replica but it makes sense.Originally Posted by john
Who's going to email Tryphon & tell him his car is now classed as a "replica"?
"You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead"
Stan Laurel
I guess some people would say that converting a Stradale today is sacrilege. Others might say that if you're the owner, you can do whatever you like.
I know which camp I'm in.
I think Tryphon kept all his Stradale parts, so that it could be converted back, if needed?
@Chris
I believe to know in which camp you are! Nowadays converting one Stradale is becoming a sacrilege and I understand it ! But in a recent past it was usual and the better solution to get a car for racing! If I had the chance to own a Stradale few years ago I would have certainly converted it! Now I'm not sure and I would much prefer to buy or build a gr 4 rep for using on track and rally!!
@Craig
You're right it is not one original gr.4 but an original Stratos though! We should name it more accurately an original car converted in gr.4!?!
I wonder which car you prefer on these pics the Replica...or the replica!!
Last edited by Stratie.fr; 29-01-2018 at 22:14.
Hmmm - I wonder what happened back in the day when Lancia wanted a rally car.... They took a Stradale out of the production line or stock and upgraded it? I've never had a problem with the conversion of a Stradale to Group 4 spec but it's a shame that the conversions are frequently exterior makeovers only. How often have you seen a Gp4 car with a Stradale interior or a Gp4 dash with Stradale gauges? If you're going to do it then do it all!
Guy
Last edited by Guy Mayers; 29-01-2018 at 23:21.
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