Prices for a Stratos Replica

[CuppageC]

Hello

I was wondering if someone could give me some idea on prices for a Stratos Replica
The idea would be to get a part built car or one that perhaps just needs some TLC. I know it’s like saying how long is a piece of string but any info would help at this stage

Many Thanks
Chris

[Chris Jarvis]

Chris

You might get one for as little as £4000, but between £5000 and £8000 is more likely.

What you really need is a lot of patience. They don't come up for sale very often these days and are snapped up very quickly when they do.

The complete cars take a little longer to sell, because not as many people can afford them. It's as simple as that.

[mogul_x]

Based on my recent experience, I'd agree with Chris J's estimates. Before I bought my new kit from Hawk cars, I had been looking for a secondhand car or unfinished kit for a couple of years. I found a range of prices, depending on the condition of the car.

1) HF2000 kit, former Melfyn Rees car. Incomplete, poor condition, based on photos I'd seen - sold quickly at £4000. Anybody know what became of this car?

2) HF2000 kit, formerly Chris Pollard, currently Chris Richards. 95% complete (previous owner's estimate), but MOT'd and road legal. Fair condition, based on current owner's comments (please feel free to correct me, Chris). Lingered for about a year at £7000, but eventualy sold at around that price.

3) HF2000, formerly Don Bunn, currently Panos Panayiotou. Complete car built to fairly high standard. Good condition, needed a few small items repaired. Originally listed at £13000, reduced to £10000 by the time I inquired. Don't know what Panos eventually paid.

4) HF2000 / 3000, formerly Gary Campbell's car. Not sure who owns it now. Car was in process of being converted from Lancia 2-litre to Alfa 3-litre power. Complete and roadworthy prior to conversion. Condition unknown. Offered at £10000, included 2 Alfa engines, new wiring loom, and numerous spares. Don't know what it sold for.

Price estimates for new kits and 3-litre conversions are listed in another thread. Hope this is of some help to you.

Best of luck in your search, and welcome aboard!

[CorseChris]

Originally posted by mogul_x
1) HF2000 kit, former Melfyn Rees car. Incomplete, poor condition, based on photos I'd seen - sold quickly at £4000. Anybody know what became of this car?

Car went to Gerry Manalo who was getting on pretty well last time I saw him - he may well be at Abingdon but I have lost touch with him recently.

[chris.richard]

[i]

2) HF2000 kit, formerly Chris Pollard, currently Chris Richards. 95% complete (previous owner's estimate), but MOT'd and road legal. Fair condition, based on current owner's comments (please feel free to correct me, Chris). Lingered for about a year at £7000, but eventualy sold at around that price.



I got it for £6800. The Lancia twincam was using the same emulsion for cooling and lubrication!:( . The engine went in the bin. The car was not the spec I want to end up with, but comparing the cost / hassle of a new kit/sourcing bits/registration etc., this was a good cheap way to start. It now has an Alfa 24v V6 mostly installed, and I'm redoing suspension, brakes, and lots other beside. I reckon I'm about £14k down the road in total, and a fair bit to go yet - paintwork, wheels & tyres, seats & belts being the obvious major items still to be added.

[rutthenut]

Don't know if he has yet come up with an asking price, but I believe that Rowland Casebourne is considering selling his car.

This is a complete and roadgoing HF3000 (formerly an HF2000, with 12v V6 conversion), with the rounded Group 4 arches, in blue/white/yellow colour scheme.

He competed in the sprint at Abingdon last year. Don't know if he's going to be along to spectate this year or not - I guess I should send him an email to find out and/or remind him of it.

[Stratos]

Originally posted by rutthenut
He competed in the sprint at Abingdon last year. Don't know if he's going to be along to spectate this year or not - I guess I should send him an email to find out and/or remind him of it.

Roland is planning to attend - he has a room booked for the Saturday night.

[Matt No VAT]

Gary Campbell's ex car is now in my garage. I paid 8k for the whole kit and caboodle.

[CuppageC]

Thanks for all your replies.
hopefully the garage will be up by the middle of July and the wife's warming to the idea of a pratical second car ;)

now all i've got to find a bit more dosh and we'll be there.

once again many thanks