The Stradale Visits The Loire Valley

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mischaRS said:
Lovely car, good to read about the trip. Did you take a spare wheel/tyre , in the rear passenger seats, in case of a puncture, or just risked it? I say this 'cos a friend suffered in Spain for 4 days at vast cost whilst he sourced a wheel and tyre for his Porsche.... !?
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Yes, I had a space saver in the boot and there was still room for a fairly slim carry on type suitcase to fit on top of, plus another by the side so no cases or wheel on the back seat. Of course, if we were going away for longer we would have to use the rear seats too
 
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mischaRS said:
Stuart, where did you get the space saver from, please, if possible, part number ? Thanks
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My experience of the Stradale was very similar - great suspension for a long run, much better than expected. Also the same with the Pirellis and tramlining which was much improved by a change to Michelins. The only thing different is that my car had extra luggage space on account of having no back seats! Ask @Zep , that back shelf is good for several pizzas and bottles of wine!
 
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Lovely pictures.


Ewan said:
Great story, great car. The Strad is far more suited to flat French roads than bumpy Dorset ones!
Shame I never got to try mine there. When I went (last summer) to the chateau in your 4th picture I went in the Rangie (which I still maintain is the best car for long journeys taken at any speed below around 120).
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And that’s the “problem” with the Range Rover, it’s dàmn near impossible to say no I don’t want to travel in a thatched cottage on a magic carpet with heated/air conditioned massage seats with a champagne fridge for good measure..
 
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Goodfella said:
Lovely pictures.




And that’s the “problem” with the Range Rover, it’s dàmn near impossible to say no I don’t want to travel in a thatched cottage on a magic carpet with heated/air conditioned massage seats with a champagne fridge for good measure..
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Very true!
 
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Really delighted to read this Stuart - and great to see my old car being used as intended, having no issues and being properly enjoyed. Fantastic. You are indeed right - I used the car on three major trips; one to Scotland and two to Spain/Portugal which I'd very strongly recommend as your next destination. If you think French roads are good, the ones in N Spain and in particular, NE Portugal, are even better. The Strad loved them - as will you.
 
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CLRut said:
Really delighted to read this Stuart - and great to see my old car being used as intended, having no issues and being properly enjoyed. Fantastic. You are indeed right - I used the car on three major trips; one to Scotland and two to Spain/Portugal which I'd very strongly recommend as your next destination. If you think French roads are good, the ones in N Spain and in particular, NE Portugal, are even better. The Strad loved them - as will you.
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Sounds good Craig - next time maybe!
 
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