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  1. abstamaria

    abstamaria F1 Rookie

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    Dear moderator,

    There have been a number of discussions in FerrariChat on the Stratos, but they're difficult to find, even with the search function. Is it possible to have a separate section on the Stratos? Not in the Ferrari model section, but perhaps as a separate section under "Off Topic"? The link between the Stratos and the Dino probably justifies this (I think the Stratos has a greater affinity with the Dino than with its Lancia siblings, and that may be true too of the Dino and its Ferrari siblings - but I don't want to start a flame war). I note as a matter of interest that the Stratos was in a recent issue of Forza.

    I've posted separately in the Dino section, as I'm not sure who to address this suggestion too.

    Warm regards,

    Andy
     
  2. 246tasman

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  3. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    I feel your pain on this one, but it's just too small a topic area, and (ouch) it's not a Ferrari, or a Dino, so it would have to go in Other Italian anyway.

    Have you run a careful search? I wouldn't think there would be a ton of threads that have Stratos in the title.

    DM
     
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  5. abstamaria

    abstamaria F1 Rookie

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    Thank you, DM. I apppreciate the reply and the threads. I just wished they would be in one section for an easy read from time to time (like the Lamborghini threads), but I understand participation will be small - there are probably less than 350 Strati around and even fewer owners. There is a Stratos site, but they cover the replicas as well so the discussions are sometimes not relevant. I enjoy FerrariChat immensely, which had some of the most useful discussions on the Stratos. Ciao.

    Andy
     
  6. Julio Batista

    Julio Batista Formula 3

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    I agree.

    A section for all Dino engined cars: Dino, Lancia Stratos, and Fiat Dino.

    Cheers,

    Julio
     
  7. stratos

    stratos Formula Junior

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    Andy you can easily find Stratos related material on Ferrarichat by using the advanced search and ticking the radio button "Show Results as Posts".

    Another internet resource where very interesting Stratos material can be found is: http://www.forum-auto.com/sport-auto/theme51/sujet378381.htm
    A specific thread on Stratos pictures mainly in French (but you don't need to know French to look at pictures right?)

    I take this opportunity to let others here know that the above forum has 2 other magnificent threads with fantastic historic Ferrari material:
    - Targa Florio: http://www.forum-auto.com/sport-auto/theme40/sujet378358.htm
    - Mille Miglia: http://www.forum-auto.com/sport-auto/theme40/sujet378310.htm

    Ciao.
     
  8. amenasce

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    How much is a Gr4 worth ?
     
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  10. Zarathustra

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    The "Ferrari Market Letter", published by the old Ferrari dinosaur, Gerald Roush, has a listing for the ASA and Stratos right before their Dino section.
    To me, it's not important to have a Stratos section in FerrariChat as they are not Ferraris.
     
  11. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    I dunno, but I'm pretty sure Gerald wouldn't particularly appreciate your description of him as an "Old dinosaur" Ferrari or not.

    Unflattering for a guy who is an icon in the biz.

    DM
     
  12. opus10583

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    Surely "Stratos' ".
     
  13. opus10583

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    Not every noteworthy or desirable car is a Ferrari, not every Ferrari is noteworthy or desirable.
     
  14. Zarathustra

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  15. Zarathustra

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    I completely agree.
    And in my density, I missed your point...?
     
  16. stratos

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    #16 stratos, Jan 28, 2008
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  17. Zarathustra

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    To the contrary, he has called himself a "dinosaur".
    Amongst dinosaurs it's an honor.
    If you subscribe, see FML vol. 32, #26, of 12.29.07.
     
  18. Zarathustra

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    You're right.
    Heaven forbid, all that dust and gravel just wouldn't do when they are trying for those "Platinum" awards at a Ferrari concourse.
     
  19. opus10583

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    There are sections of FerrariChat dedicated to other noteworthy or desirable cars.

    Having a Ferrari engine, the Stratos' is more deserving than most.
     
  20. Zarathustra

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    Oh, so true.

    By the way, I want one of those 365Ps too.
    The looks of a dino with a 12 cylinder engine,
    with room for the wife on one side and mistress on the other.
    To my knowledge, there are 2:
    Coco Chinetti has one and the Angelli family the other?
     
  21. abstamaria

    abstamaria F1 Rookie

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    Thank you for the search tip, Stratos. I didn't know that. Great links, too.

    "Strato's" of course, Opus.
     
  22. amenasce

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  23. racerboy9

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    A Group 4 recently sold for 340 euros or about $500K.
     
  24. Zarathustra

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    The Euro's value indicates America is a very sick place.
    We may all thank our president and his war for this.

    But it's nice to see Lancias are doing so well.
     
  25. abstamaria

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    #25 abstamaria, Jan 29, 2008
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