Onboard the ultimate Lancia Stratos HF rally replica

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Welcome to Late Brake Show Car Caves, where Jonny explores private car garages and drives one of the vehicles in the collection. This time it is the Lister Bell STR - or better known as the 1970s Lancia Stratos replica rally car. The car was featured in episode 3 of this Car Caves, where Kevin Johnson - aka Miura Man - opens the doors on his characterful Bedfordshire barn conversion full of heavenly mid-engined supercars.
Thanks for stopping by The Late Brake Show. Climb onboard the ultimate Lancia Stratos rally replica - volume up for this one!
This private tour was of huge interest, because Kevin (originally from Wales) owns the kind of supercars normally associated with vast collections. He is not a collector - he is a supercar driver. Kevin can afford an original Stratos, but he chose to buy an LB Specialist Cars STR instead. Jonny drives it to see what the fuss is about.
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Tech spec
LB Specialist Cars STR (Lancia Stratos Rep) - www.lbspecialistcars.com/
Engine: 3.0 V6 24v Alfa Romeo Busso, mid-engined, 220bhp (est)
Gearbox: 5-spd manual Alfa Romeo, RWD
0-62: 5 (est)
Top speed: 150mph (est)
Campanolo wheels
Integrated roll cage
RHD with adjustable pedal box
Removable rally light pod
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
3:49 Porsche 930 Turbo
6:30 Too pretty to rally?
7:22 Impulse buy
8:58 Physical to drive
11:02 This gets used, but about an hour is enough!
12:00 'Broken' windows
14:45 Lift a flap...
#lanciastratos #secretgaragetour #supercargarage #listerbellstratos

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@tomgruitt6563 3 года назад

I've never seen you concentrate so much while driving!

@Jim_M_75 3 года назад

Great comment, as pure a driving expierence as you get but you dab that throttle at the wrong time and she'll make you shit your pants. Pay her respect or else and Jonny was sure on edge haha.

@brienfoaboutanything9037 2 года назад

All you need to know about Lancia Stratos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uxYdqT4unkU.html

@ianminter7822 3 года назад

I wanted to cry watching this. You see, I bought my own Lancia Stratos in 1979, and owned it for nearly 15 years, selling it because I'd moved to Sydney and could only drive it on return trips to the UK. Even so, I drove the wheels off it and drove it all over Europe, to Le Mans, over the Dolomites, to work in Chelsea and to the supermarket! I concur with Kevin's comment that you can take a Stratos anywhere and it's always huge fun. On long trips I'd always say 'it's not that noisy, is it?' My passenger would always reply, 'what was that?' If only I never sold it...

@duanetrivett750 Год назад

I hear what you are saying Brother. I hope in the future you find something to take its place. Regret is a hard thing to deal with. Good luck

@CathodeRayNipplez 3 года назад

I love just how bonkers Lancia were.

@yerrie1908 3 года назад

Bonkers times the old car days, so many bizarre cars from the Statos to the Renault Turbo

@piquetuk 3 года назад

One of the best shapes I've ever seen, still.

@bcm70 3 года назад

Lancia really hit out of the park with their rally car designs from that era. The 037 is another amazing design. I was lucky enough to see one giving it the beans up a country road on Corsica a few years back. Gorgeous design as well.

@JamesMinchew 3 года назад

I had a chat with a bunch of Hawk Stratos replica owners many years ago. They said there are two types of Stratos's's's's's's. The ones that have been off the road backwards through a hedge and those that will be going off the road backwards through a hedge. I want one.

@VolkerHett 3 года назад

Back in the day, I must have been 13 or 14, a german magazine had the Stradale on it's cover and subtitled: "The car looking faster standing still than a Porsche driving 200 km/h". Since then I want one!

@axeman3d 3 года назад

It looks like science fiction even today. If Batman did rallying he'd use a black painted Stratos.

@mamboprado1234 3 года назад

Ha ha yeah!

@martinstewart5205 3 года назад

One of my all time favourite cars the Lancia Stratos a masterpiece of automotive beauty 👍

@thedrivechannel83 3 года назад

Finally a Stratos Review that is more than 2 minutes long!

@tpop3723 3 года назад

When I was a young lad I was fortunate enough to see the real deal in its natural habitat which I will never forget and to this day it still remains one of my all time favourites.

@martynhill9583 3 года назад

Didn’t even buy her a drink , just went in and lifted her flap 🤣

@Arthurzeiro 3 года назад

Yeah, the Stratos is the definition of "Too pretty to be going sideways on gravel roads" and yet it was purpose built just for that, old Lancia execs (If they existed, or whoever was in charge) were nuts.

@iglooproductions 2 года назад

I think they had the Lamborghini Countach in mind when they were designing it, but it’s just my opinion.

@Dylan-ug6jp 2 года назад

@@iglooproductions No, even though they share a lot of similarities in their forms ( they were both designed by the greatest Marcello Gandini, who also designed the Miura and the Fiat X/19) they are different cars. The Stratos was born because Cesare Fiorio and Lancia wanted to replace the Fulvia HF, and when they saw the Stratos Zero Prototype designed by Gandini for Bertone at the 1970 Turin Motor Show, they asked him a more compact version for the new rally car they wanted to build, and after lots of struggles and issues ( they begged Ferrari for the Dino engine just for example, because they were in a hurry and couldn't create an engine from scratch) they did it. Some years later Lamborghini asked Gandini to design a new car for them (after the Miura) and he decided to reuse his Stratos Zero design, but without the compromises he was forced to accept from Lancia, and the Countach (From the word Contacc! , an exclamation in piedmontese language, that you can translate as wth... more or less) was born. You can see an interview to Gandini made by an italian journalist, Davide Cironi, on his youtube channel where the designer explain how he designed all those beautiful cars.

@biketech60 Год назад

For sure , they were Car Nuts . Logic holds no sway on passion .

@neutronalchemist3241 Год назад

@@iglooproductions Gandini was designing the Dino GT4 when he was tasked to design the production/rally Stratos. The affinity is quite evident.

@LordManhattan 3 года назад

Yet another great production! Kevin seems like a really cool guy!

@kidoctane 3 года назад

The Stratos is my all time favourite car. From the first l saw a photo in the 70's 'til now Thank you

@eddstarr2185 3 года назад

Jonny and Kevin, thank you both for highlighting just how amazing Lancia's rally history truly is. Wonderful video.

@frozenbeard81 3 года назад

That busso sounds so soulful and lovely.

@crazylousy 3 года назад

Stratos is just timeless design

@pdabin 3 года назад

completely understand .. As a kid watching these rally on TV they look so special. Like a space ship. I'm in love all over again

@LoftechUK 3 года назад

This is my next Top Gear channel. Jonny you have come far and it’s brilliant. Thank you 😊

@zeus.edwards2662 3 года назад

Kevin is rather cool, thanks to Kevin showing his stuff much appreciated.

@canucklehead0 3 года назад

From my childhood there was the DeTomaso Pantera, and the Lancia Stratos that always grabbed my attention when they came on TV, or when seen on the road. I had the hot wheels versions of both of them, I can sketch the outlines of them blindfolded. Now the little Stratos, combined with that amazing sounding Alfa 3.0L V6, I mean, how do you spell heaven?,.....L-a-n-c-i-a

@Slingshotgixxer 3 года назад

I couldn't agree more, Pantera being my fav, and the Stratos a close second , there is definitely a similar vibe in design .

@trisbonky 3 года назад

Pantera! One of my favourite classic cars and classic metal bands

@canucklehead0 3 года назад

@@trisbonky Agreed!

@gonzomuse 3 года назад

Pantera and Stratos are two cars high on my "If money were no object" shopping list. You have impeccable taste sir!

@canucklehead0 3 года назад

@@gonzomuse Thank-you!

@johndavey72 3 года назад

Kevin definitely has my sense of humour .....Jonny "l'm going to lift the flap " .......Kevin trying his hardest not to burst into tears of laughter ..."You're going to lift the flap ?" You wouldn't get this on "Top Gear " 😂😂😂😂 Thanks Jonny and a huge thanks to Kevin for allowing us into his inner sanctum .

@ninoellison7793 3 года назад

What a stunner! And I love that it’s got an Alfa drive train. Perfect!

@seanoreilly6551 3 года назад

The espresso of cars... need we say more elegance with a kick.

@hamishinglis493 3 года назад

I can recall when my old boss had an original Lancia Stratos and discussions about replicas and kit cars were going on. Someone advised that if the panels fitted half right it was a fake.

@althejazzman 3 года назад

Haha. Paying more for worse.

@chipsnpeasifuplz 3 года назад

I always said the same thing, you can tell its fake because the panel gaps are good lol.

@michelekingtiger 3 года назад

Amazing car! but love the fact you are driving on the roads around my house where I take my beetle for a spin!

@simonwoodward438 3 года назад

First of all the variety and format of your videos are brilliant they are very entertaining, well done. Love the Stratos and for that matter the 037, but what a fantastic replica that can be used daily and not wrapped up and hidden from the world. Also good to see the owner uses all his cars as they were intended, he clearly knows his stuff a true petrol head. Really like his Wife's XK8 and like all old Jags they seem to get better with age, always been a fan of the XJS but now they seem even more elegant as they grow older. Keep up the good work.

@Slingshotgixxer 3 года назад

Always loved the Stratos, amazing design , brilliant

@ihaveacoolhat1 3 года назад

I bloody adore the noise of a busso. It's even better when it's clothed in Bertone brilliance.

@OrangeManStan 3 года назад

Fantastic car, one of my favourites and still is big time. I built a Hawk version whey I was in my 20's. Five years to finish and £24,000. I added everything which included professional paint and interior trim. Sold it 24 years ago for £17,000. One at the moment for sale on eBay, wants £79,000. I think they are a bit optimistic. One geek point, sorry can't help myself, the centre tub was steel. Front and back clam shell were fibre glass. Great car. Wish I still had it.

@edwilko8819 2 года назад

No one saw the bonkers increase of classics and classic kit cars. I sold my skyline r32 gtr for £13,950 & I spent 16k on the engine, gear box and bear mental re-paint 😢🤦‍♂️😱 one as good as mine is a min of 45k now

@OrangeManStan 2 года назад

@@edwilko8819 hindsight would be an amazing thing. Unfortunately I needed the money to move on to the next project. I bet you loved the GTR. Worth it just for the experience 🙂

@diwe9984 3 года назад

My favorite from his garage remains the Lamborghini Miura P400 SV - an Italian goddess for all time. My favorites of all time: Miura and the Iso Grifo - italian goddess (one with a North American heart) 😜👍✔

@stephenholland5930 3 года назад

Oh yes!

@SOIBand 3 года назад

This car is just so beautiful and the sound, my god. italian greatness

@TINKcustoms 3 года назад

Fantastic, can't wait to get mine finished.

@skylined5534 3 года назад

You lucky sod! Good luck with the build 😊

@TINKcustoms 3 года назад

@@skylined5534 thanks, waited 40+ years for this :) You can watch the build on my channel if you're so inclined!

@styleyK 3 года назад

Always has been and always will be my favourite car of all time.

@neilbissett1240 3 года назад

Brilliant and as I have said before what a nice guy the owner is thanks for sharing

@lesklower7281 7 месяцев назад

What a beautiful car you can always tell if a car has a great design it gets replicated

@forddriver8827 Год назад

That induction sound is epic.

@bmwloco 3 года назад

Stuck in the USA, we really never had world rally cars. It's the land of "left bubba left" aka NASCAR. That said, as a kid, I would vacuum up any information I could find on rally car racing. It seemed more "real" to me.

@skylined5534 3 года назад

You're probably already well versed on Group B in that case but if not check out the likes of the S1 Quattro, RS200, Peugeot 205 T16 and the Metro 6r4 amongst lesser known stuff. Also worth checking is rallying from the earlier BRC years, seeing the likes of mk1 and two Escorts, Chrysler Lotus Sunbeams and Chevette HSRs amongst others flying sideways down a mud and gravel course was a sight to behold!

@johnnichols9056 3 года назад

Yea the USA does suck for us real race fans. Oval races put me to sleep fast, the Indy cars on road course aren't bad, NASCAR on a road course a joke. We don't really televise real road racing for the masses, at least not since the original GT40 raced at Le Mans. We might as well be on Mars.

@tkreitler 3 года назад

Same here. Fortunately, we have the internet now and can watch what we missed. The Stratos is my dream car but, I think the 6R4 is my attainable goal.

@adriankaill9413 2 года назад

Yeah but you've got gun 🔫 rights

@bmwloco 2 года назад

@@adriankaill9413 whopto do. No gun has ever done what a good car or motorcycle has for me.

@vwgolf9826 3 года назад

Loved those cars since I was a kid and I've never seen one.

@simonlloyd7557 3 года назад

keep your supercars, i'll take this, in this colour, with those wheels any day.

@stevemorris122 3 года назад

Double clutch with a blip on the downshifts.... Just like how my dad taught me to drive years ago. Loving these videos Johnny 👌

@garrythompson2110 2 года назад

I fell in love with the Stratos when , as a school kid, I saw it rallying on TV. I've only ever seen one one the road, but Jesus, it really did make my day!

@dcallan812 3 года назад

I can understand why he likes to drive it so much. What a car. The rally versions looked mad flying thorugh the woods on the RAC rally.

@davidcolin6519 3 года назад

Yeah, they looked magnificent... if you ever got to see one. During the period I must have attended a majority of the RAC and I think that I only saw them a couple of times because they rarely made it past the first day. I know that on one famous occasion, one got through to the last day before succumbing. I may be wrong, but I don't think a Stratos ever actually finished an RAC. But that really isn't the point. They did win many, many rallies, but they were definitely better suited to the asphalt ones than the gravel rallies. And I would have one like a shot if I was ever in the position to buy one, whether it was original or not. In fact, I'd much prefer a replica knowing the problems the originals suffered.

@dcallan812 3 года назад

@@davidcolin6519 yes in just a flash and a scream as it tore past. Yes the replicas are the way to go far safer.

@davidcolin6519 3 года назад

@@dcallan812 Just like any other top line rally car then. I'm not disputing that they weren't glorious, but all rally cars are. My comment was intended to point out how utterly unreliable they were on the rough stuff. The Stratos only managed one win on gravel (Rideau Lakes) and one on snow (Sweden). All the rest were on tarmac. Also worth noting that it "Dominated" because Fiat/Lancia was the only factory to compete in every event in the WRC calendar. Again, I am not trying to dismiss the Stratos, just putting some perspective on its place in history. It's a bit like comparing Giacomo Agustini's dominance of world m/cycle racing history.

@dcallan812 3 года назад

@@davidcolin6519 A very true and valid comment. Thanks for adding so much detail. 👍

@neutronalchemist3241 Год назад

@@davidcolin6519 Why are you inventing? In 1974 Lancia and FIAT participated to the same number of races, six out of eight. Lancia won in Italy (mixed tarmac-gravel), Canada (gravel), France (tarmac) and had two third places in Kenya (gravel) and GB (gravel). In 1975 Lancia participated to six races out of ten, winning four. Fiat and Alpine participated to five, Opel to seven. Lancia won at Montecarlo (tarmac-snow), Sweden (snow), Italy (tarmac-gravel), France (tarmac) and obtained a second place in Kenya (gravel). In 1976 Lancia participated to seven races out of ten, like Opel, winning four. Lancia won at Montecarlo (tarmac-snow) Portugal (tarmac-gravel), Italy (tarmac), France (tarmac) gained a second place in Maroc (tarmac-gravel) and two third in Sweden (snow) and GB (gravel). The "utterly unreliable" Lancia Stratos didn't get a podium finish only in ONE of the 19 races it participated in those three years. After factory retirement, the Stratos won again Montecarlo in 1977 (tarmac-snow), with a second place in France (tarmac), a third in Kenya (gravel). In 1978 won in Italy (wet tarmac). In 1979, threee years after factory retirement, the Stratos participated to four WRC races, winning three, at Montecarlo (tarmac-snow), Italy (tarmac-gravel) and France (tarmac). Its last WRC victory had been in 1981.

@jel5034 3 года назад

This channel is like going to my favourite old Uncle's house. Everything is old but still usable, you're reminded at every turn of your youth. It's a warm, comfortable feeling.

@stevemonkey6666 3 года назад

If I was wealthy enough to buy anything I wanted, this would be it

@veikogarage 3 года назад

Another great episode but… …when there are Miura and Stratos standing next to each other the legendary designer of both of those and other automotive icons maybe deserves to be mentioned. Long live maestro Marcello Gandini and all of his legendary designs!

@daveclarke100 3 года назад

'You're lifting her flaps!?' - Looks at camera. Great vid and this guy is awesome :)

@ricksallotment5923 3 года назад

I like!

@Drive.collective 3 года назад

Glad for companies such as LB recreating cars like this, it must be immense to see this stratos on the road. Wowser

@jimheriotspence5649 3 года назад

My dream car 😍😍😍.. .thank you for the vt One day I shall be driving one of these. But in the meantime I'll just keep watching your great show.

@rjnation5042 3 года назад

Oh baby, I've been waiting for this, awesome little beast of a car, Rj in Oz

@kings3803 3 года назад

That look so much fun to drive.

@fradd4045 3 года назад

best looking car ever made!

@michaelconnolly1797 3 года назад

Always loved the Stratos👌🏻

@jefferysmith3930 3 года назад

Brilliant as always, Johnny. One of my favorite matchbox cars as a child. Just love the looks of it.

@rousemotorsport 3 года назад

Love the show. Next time I am in England, I want to meet this guy and shake his hand. What an amazing collection!

@1972juankarlos 3 года назад

So much fun, and so happy you are doing this line of car reviews

@GENERALWA5TE 3 года назад

Absolutely love this car, this and a classic GT40.

@anthonypetty9288 3 года назад

I've wanted a replica of a Stratos for many years and now, after watching this................. I have to start saving more!!!!!! I need one!!

@Qambar44 3 года назад

That in a Martini livery 🥵

@johncanalese588 3 года назад

Don't know if the Stratos was ever rallied in Martini colours? I know that the Lancia 037 certainly was.

@adrgraphics 3 года назад

Beautiful machine. Love that colour for it too!

@gavinwyllie7855 3 года назад

Let's do this Jonny!!!! Next time, Allegro? Hopefully....... loving your channel mate. Keep the vids coming.

@skylined5534 3 года назад

I think the Allegro is the only car that I might be slightly more excited to see than this rather lovely little Stratos!

@dad_jokes_4ever226 3 года назад

Such a great looking machine , great colour combo ... absolutely love it

@philiptownsend4026 Год назад

I saw a wonderful wonderful car and when you said and showed the Busso V6 i nearly wet myself. This car has loads of everything needed in a performance car and nothing you don't need. I really do think I'd sacrifice five years off my life if I could have that car.

@williamclark6466 3 года назад

I'd buy one, if I could afford it! Full-on fun!

@13Pandam 3 года назад

Lombard RAC Rally 1976. I was a marshal at parc fermé in Bath making sure that the cars were safely stored over night. The Stratos wasn’t locked so I had a cheeky photo of myself stood in the open drivers doorway looking like I was about to get in. That was as far as I went as they didn’t leave the keys in the ignition. Amazing to think that Lancia were rallying, for all intents and purposes, a concept car. Nothing else like it at the time.

@caffinemc1 3 года назад

Masterpiece and a symphony all in one...

@rhysenna 3 года назад

Stratos and Busso, match made in heaven. Rebuilt a Busso a few years ago, absolutely fantastic engine. 🎶

@blownnugget 3 года назад

I grew up with and partly in a 246 Dino and I must admit, id does sound very similar! Love it !

@grumpyto5 3 года назад

Enjoyed this vlog too. Great variety of cars in the caves. Great production.

@someoneelse7629 2 года назад

I absolutely love the stratos, and this kit/replica is as close as you get, but better. The engine choice for it is a match made in heaven.

@gordonsimpson3235 3 года назад

Fantastic stuff Jonny. We used to watch the works (and Chequered Flag) Stratos's in period on the International rally scene in the 70's. It was (and still is) the most exciting thing to ever hit Rallying. The sound of a Stratos at full chat in the Welsh forest at night is other wordly....you could hear it coming for miles until it burst into view. I lusted after a Gp 4 Stratos (still do), and of course, the Alitalia colours are the ultimate iteration....have to say that the Darniche colours on this example are a close second. I very nearly bought a genuine Gp 4 back around 2003 from a classic dealer in a Kensington Mews. It was a rare 24v too. I had just sold my old AC at the time, and I got beaten to the post by another buyer. The engine blew up within a year so maybe he did me a favour, but looking at todays values for a genuine 24v Gp 4 Stratos today ( I think it was up for sale around £90k at the time), maybe I should have moved quicker!!

@FastAsFunk 3 года назад

What a noise 🥰 Lovely piece of kit and another great video.. Thanks Jonny...!!!

@marcdelaunay1 3 года назад

Has to be one of the best YT channels out there Johnny, proud of you mate!

@andyhuckle 3 года назад

cheers Johnny - you just bring out the best in p-heads.

@edwilko8819 2 года назад

EV's for daily and this work of art for weekend and evening fun 👏👍😎

@two3D 3 года назад

I love he describes it as a Tonka toy. I grew up/live in Minnesota in the US. Our grade schools would go to the factory for field day trips. At the end we were given little models as souvenirs. Tonka is shortened for Lake Minnetonka.

@stegradon7827 3 года назад

You have the best job!!

@pjs9346 Год назад

One of the most fantastic cars ever put on the road. Never made it to the USA. Would love a luster.

@kenxiong6830 3 года назад

This car was definitely out of this STRATOSphere!!!

@neilurwin9670 3 года назад

Another Brilliant Video All The Best To Everyone In The Team.

@unclemick-synths Год назад

I would love one of those. Probably will never happen but one can dream.

@brendanmcateer5827 3 года назад

Kevin is just a cool cat. What a really sound guy .

@stevemcrichards8768 3 года назад

That just has to be amazing. A car that light with rose/heim joints and because it's a modern Alfa engine you can get an a/c system to work on it which is a nice added extra.

@ianhamer4494 3 года назад

Was always my dream car, I wish I wish I had one, brilliant I love it.

@shazboz 3 года назад

That is the coolest fucking car I have ever seen. Looks like an RC car. I LOVE IT!

@JohnB-le2pi Год назад

Lancia Stratos is my absolute favorite car of all time! The Porsche 917 of Rally Racing!

@UKMike2009 3 года назад

And suddenly you are Sandro Munari. Epic and iconic car. Great review

@grayfool 3 года назад

Along with the Countach, this one made me stop and gawp when I was a kid. Now, if I am lucky enough to see either, I still do. What can you say? Maybe "PHWOOAAARRR"!

@normanstephens5391 3 года назад

"It Does Everything I Want It To Do". As long as... It's no more than an Hour 🤣🤣🤣

@MatFinch 3 года назад

Great video. Love his passion for the car and your description when driving it. Great to see love for a replica, most channels would be snobby about it.

@martinwise784 3 года назад

That would be straight down the “rally slag” shop for a full wrap

@StelaPop Год назад

WOW!!! What an excellent and honest interview and car review. I have wanted a LB Stratos for the last 15 years, in the gorgeous blue colour owned by Kevin Johnson. Kevin is a lucky, and happy and proud owner, and I hope to join the LB Stratos owners club as soon as I can. Love that engine and sound too. I hear the Toyota V6 also makes a good pairing with this car. Thanks again for making these videos.