Now this is a nice looking car (especially fora modern F1 car) and very reminiscent of the JPS lotus cars.

It probably wont be those colours as team Lotus , have stated they will run JPS colours. Lotus F1 and Lotus cars are 2 different companies , confusingly both Malaysian owned .Lotus cars owned by proton have bought into the Renault team, It will go to the high court next year to decide who has the rights to the name as when Colin Chapman owned it it was run as two Entities ,ie Team Lotus(F1) and Lotus cars,(road cars)

That does look the dogs dandlies.

It probably wont be those colours as team Lotus , have stated they will run JPS colours. Lotus F1 and Lotus cars are 2 different companies , confusingly both Malaysian owned .Lotus cars owned by proton have bought into the Renault team, It will go to the high court next year to decide who has the rights to the name as when Colin Chapman owned it it was run as two Entities ,ie Team Lotus(F1) and Lotus cars,(road cars)

It is a shame, but Lotus obviously know that the colours bring back a lot of fond memories with racing fans. Besides it is the best looking colour scheme 'ever' on a F1 car

I have to agree look very cool...

It is a shame, but Lotus obviously know that the colours bring back a lot of fond memories with racing fans. Besides it is the best looking colour scheme 'ever' on a F1 car

A close second...

Tabs sponsoring sports ................Those were the days

I loved these:

I loved these:

But not these :no:

The F1 car sponsored by Durex always gives me a giggle. The best thing is when it stops because of a puncture.

I think my favourite colour scheme was the first BAR. It was half blue and half white and split down the middle of the car.

The F1 car sponsored by Durex always gives me a giggle.

Trust you to slip that one in Jim

Anyone who loves motor racing will find that their heart aches just a little (or quite likely, it will ache an awful lot) when you look at this. Oh wouldn't it be wonderful to see this on the Monte Carlo rally

I had an Italian friend who had one , gorgeous but nearly bankrupted him :S

I had an Italian friend who had one , gorgeous but nearly bankrupted him

You have to look carefully. This is a mock up of the one-off 'all new' Stratos that was built for a private customer. Lancia say they may do a limited run if there is enough interest. I would think that means it is a dead certain as it is gorgeous

The best colour scheme as well ,i have seen a good few replicas that really do look convincing , other than rhd , or generally have 4 stud wheels , look the part tho

The best colour scheme as well ,i have seen a good few replicas that really do look convincing , other than rhd , or generally have 4 stud wheels , look the part tho

This one is very true to the original ethos. It is basically a Ferrari F430, but tweaked to be unstable and a monster Just like the original was a Dino that was given nice big sharp teeth

The Stratos is one of my fav rallie cars of all time.

Trust you to slip that one in Jim

It was the only F1 car to have reverse at the time!!

For the Stratos lovers:

http://www.new-stratos.com/en/#/article/a10

I have already asked Santa and I believe I have been good all year, so I had better get one for CHRISTMAS .......or else!!

Amanda, if Santa is so good to give you one of the new Stratos, I will take the tunnel and come to you

Superb made new car with the old looks. Didnt even have to alter the looks too much. Technically of course a gem,

with the Scuderia engine (not just F430) and mechanics.

I would be surprised if it stays a one off only.

Amanda, if Santa is so good to give you one of the new Stratos, I will take the tunnel and come to you

Superb made new car with the old looks. Didnt even have to alter the looks too much. Technically of course a gem,

with the Scuderia engine (not just F430) and mechanics.

I would be surprised if it stays a one off only.

You are on. I will keep you informed

Ooooh tunnels and a Stratos, now that would be very nice. In fact the only thing that would make this new car perfect for me, would be the pop up headlights Oh and a selling price of £20K :D

Pop up lights are banned now on new production cars for pedestrian safety

I know pop-ups are banned, but it's like having a scone with jam and not putting the clotted cream on top :(

Hmmm the new stratos....oh yes please....