David, It's a long way from you, located in Santa Ana, CA. It might be just
far enough away for you to resist.
Neil Anderson
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From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Booker
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 11:43 AM
To: Jay; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bring a Diaper
Dammit Jay - why'd you have to show that to me? I had to very quickly hit
the
back button before seeing if there was any way in the world I could afford
to
buy that car. Must refrain from going back to that page... must refrain...
I
have been in love/lust with the Lancia Stratos since they were new. The
things
looked like an alien spaceship when they first came out. The fact that they
dominated World Rally competition for so many years didn't hurt either.
Problem
is that as much as I'd love to own one, I'm afraid it would break my
heart (and
wallet). They are supposed to be virtually undriveable at speed by
all but the
most highly talented of folks. I consider myself a good driver,
but not in the
league of the guys that were able to actually get the full
performance out of
these things.
I guess since the wheelbase is so short
and track so wide, it has a tendancy to
turn in rather well and end up
spinning into the surrounding scenery. Still...
The Hawk cars are supposed to
be far better than the original Lancias. An Alfa
V6 is more powerful and
reliable than the Ferrari unit in the originals
too. Maybe they've tuned out
some of the inherent twitchiness...
Where was that car located???
- David
Booker
Long Island
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