New Lancia Stratos

[Easyplan66]

Have a look at this!

http://www.new-stratos.com/en/

 

[Andyk]

Hi Andrew..already a thread on this one....I like it but a few aren't fussed...what do you think.

 

[Parisien]

Disapprove....for a 2nd time.......!


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[Andyk]

So good you said it twice Frank....

 

[Parisien]

...I knew somebody appreciated me on this board....


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[Andyk]

Without you Frank it wouldn't be the same.......

 

[Parisien]

Without you Frank it wouldn't be the same.......

Even my wife doesn't say that to me............are you on something AndyK?




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[reservoirfrog]

they've only made one of these, does'nt that just make it a concept car.

 

[Parisien]

And they think they can improve on or....simply ruin this iconic car to make money.....disgusting.......


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[Andyk]

Frank..they are pant wetting good....From an age when men were men...

 

[Parisien]

I know.......how did mere men....dream up such perfection....and back then....being a bit young....I didn't quite realise it?!

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[Andyk]

My date bought me a model of one and it had pride of place in my room for years...

 

[Emtee]

Just also to pick up on comments from the other thread.., I'm with P on this one but I'm going to reserve judgement for the time being. I like the fact that they've put the concept in the public domain, and I hope this is because they want to guage public opinion, and on that I think we'll be singing from the same hymn sheet as everyone else.. It's an iconic car that has pedigree to die for, mess with it at your peril. But.... They could pull the rabbit out the hat if they listen and are brave. It would involve a significant shift from Lancia's current philosophy, but it could be stunning, as I said before.. an Italian Lotus Exige that has a decent engine, is light as flock and handles like it's on rails, oh and sells for between £35K and £45K tops.

Shall I hold my breath?.........Hmmmm.

 

[Andyk]

That sounds good but what do you REALLY think on price....Bloody double that I bet...at least.

 

[Emtee]

That sounds good but what do you REALLY think on price....Bloody double that I bet...at least.

If so it'll fall flat on it's face Andy. The Stratos was an everyman's pocket rocket. £70K to £90K is supercar league and it won't stand a chance.

 

[Andyk]

I don't now..just have that feeling that they will hike the price up on the back of the history....