German car collector re-imagines Lancia Stratos

If German car collector and Lancia Stratos fan Michael Stoschek gets his way, there will be a new interpretation of the legendary Stratos rally car sooner rather than later. Speculation and spy photos have been circulating for a couple weeks, and now we have official photos.

Italian design house Pininfarina did the prototype, which Stoschek originally had done for his personal use. Now he his considering a limited production run--and when we say limited, we mean it: Only 25 cars are scheduled to be built, based on a shortened version of the Ferrari F430 chassis, and using that car's engine and sequential gearbox.

The original Stratos styling cues are clear, with similar proportions, huge rear glass and a high rear end. The pop-up headlamps are gone because of safety rules.

Stoschek hasn't revealed prices yet.

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