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£298,125 (Est: £280,000 - £330,000)

1975 Lancia Stratos to 'Group 4' Specification – Chassis #AR0001951

United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2024

Vehicle Details

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This 1975 Lancia Stratos, chassis #AR0001951, is a meticulously reconstructed 'Group 4' specification rally car completed after a seven-year restoration. It features a rebuilt Ferrari V6 engine, period-correct components, and a modified chassis, making it a show-worthy example of this legendary WRC winner.

Condition

9

The car was reconstructed in 2017/2018 using a Marchesi Modena shell and period-specific components. It features a fully rebuilt Ferrari 246 V6 engine with 'Group 4' modifications, a 5-speed 'dog box' transmission, and correct Pirelli P7 'Corsa' tires. The standard of finish is exceptional, with modifications including an integral T45 roll cage and lowered floors. The extensive research and attention to detail during the seven-year build process suggest that the car is in near-perfect condition, close to an 'Outstanding' rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

829AR0001951

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

PAO 789P

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The legendary Lancia Stratos HF is the ultimate rally icon of the 'Group 4' era and changed the face of International Rallying as the first purpose-built rally car in an age of modified production cars.

Rather than build the 1,000 units needed to qualify for 'Group 3' and only afterwards apply the allowable 'Group 4' modifications, Lancia committed to building the 500 examples required for 'Group 4' homologation as a thinly disguised rally car for the road.

Designed by Marcello Gandini, the Stratos HF ('HF' for High Fidelity) was developed as a collaboration between Lancia and Bertone and was introduced in November 1971 at the Turin Motor Show.

It was based around a central steel monocoque with steel front frame legs and box-section rear subframe, carrying lightweight glass fibre doors and hinged ‘clamshells’ at the front and rear.

The car was powered by a mid-mounted transverse 2.4-litre Ferrari Dino V6 that Enzo Ferrari only reluctantly agreed to supply, fearing the new car would...