Hawk Stratos prices

[ChrisJ.]

CorseChris said:

An unpleasent situation would be having to sell when one really doesn't want to,

Yes, tell me about it!

[CorseChris]

Confess I was thinking of you when I said that Chris.

[ChrisJ.]

CorseChris said:

Confess I was thinking of you when I said that Chris.

A couple more in the same boat, before me, instantly spring to my mind though Chris. 'Both from my neck of the woods too.
In lots of ways, Stratos reps., were never that easy to afford.

[CorseChris]

I can bring a couple more to mind as well Chris. Paul & Bob W

[ChrisJ.]

CorseChris said:

I can bring a couple more to mind as well Chris. Paul & Bob W

Actually Bob was one that I'd thought of, but another 'had to sell' has just sprung to mind.

[Blib]

I'm grateful not to be in that position with my car. If she sells, she sells. If not, I'll hang on to her for a while longer.

[12v3pot]

Time for a reality check from you guys: the only kit car I've ever been interested* in is a Stratos replica. I've worked my way through X1/9, MR2 mk1 and now have an NSX. This thread bumping has made me think about scratching that Stratos itch.

Am I crazy? I'm getting old; I like reliability, I like creature comforts (ABS, TCS and AC in the NSX). I like doors that shut properly and Honda-spec panel gaps. I'm expecting a Stratos replica to be like the X1/9 - a bit basic and slightly awkward - plus very engaging.

If I do buy one, it would be used for Summer days (shows, runs, etc) and then for some track/driver training days (North Weald, etc). I expect it'd be cheaper to unbend a Stratos replica than an NSX.

Plus I'd go and look at it an awful lot. I love the fact that many people don't know what it is (same with the NSX).

But is that enough? At this point I suppose I'm after counter-arguments - tell me why I might not get on with it.

* well, I once wondered about the Beauford as a Panther De Ville on the cheap, but that love affair didn't last more than the next pint

[Blib]

Well, if you are building your own car, you can make it as comfortable as you wish. There's a whole range of built cars out there. For example, CorseChris's car was incredible. It had everything one could possibly wish for. Mine on the other hand, is stripped out and basic. A blank canvas, if you will.

One thing is for sure. Every time you drive one, you emerge afterwards with a broad grin on your face.

[12v3pot]

Well, I don't have the time to build my own car, so that's out, even if I could add more creature comforts (I saw that Lister Bell even has an AC option). And I will always have the NSX for fun/comfort/sociability (e.g. can't see my Other Half volunteering much for the passenger seat of a Stratos).

So this would just be for me, having fun. Sunday morning blasts, track days, get-togethers, shows, etc - and only in summer (probably SORN through winter).

Spoke to a chap in the local car club and it looks like I may already have some storage space lined up.

I just need someone to play Devil's Advocate!

[Blib]

Well, my car will be for sale in a week or so. If you're up at Silverstone for the Classic in a couple of weekends, you'll see upwards of twenty cars there at the Strato's Enthusiasts' Club stand. Including mine.

[Blib]

My car is now for sale. The PH advert won't appear for a couple of weeks as I'm soon to go on holiday. But, it is available through the Stato's Enthusiasts' Club website.

If anyone on this thread is interested then PM me.

Moderator edit: no advertising on the forums please

Edited by jeremyc on Wednesday 31st July 08:40

[Blib]

I should have remembered that.

[thegreenhell]

Slightly O/T, this original example just sold for $390k at auction

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...

[ChrisJ.]

thegreenhell said:

Slightly O/T, this original example just sold for $390k at auction

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...

and this one for £168,859
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/08/1973-lancia-str...

but there's never been any correlation between genuine and replica values. It's the same with other types of car.
'Hard to believe that replicas were once only half the value of genuine examples? Only 10 years ago.

[Blib]

My car is now sold. To a PH member, as it happens.

[vojx]

will he be changing his name to "theblokewhoboughtBlibstr7"?

[Blib]

vojx said:

will he be changing his name to "theblokewhoboughtBlibstr7"?

When I mentioned on another thread that I was planning to replace the Hawk with a 964, someone posted this within minutes.......



People do not take my car choices seriously around here!

[Life Saab Itch]

Blib said:

My car is now sold. To a PH member, as it happens.

[Blib]

This is a Lister-Bell that's for sale.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...

[GTRene]

nice, very nice...and comes in LHD