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Unlike earlier rally cars that were derived from manufacturers' production models, the stratos was designed from the outset to win rallies; its short wheelbase, wide track, and powerful ferrari-built engine endowing it with incredible speed and staggering agility. In all, bertone's records indicate that they built 502 body shells through 1975, but it is unclear how many stratos were finally completed by lancia. Body number 214, was completed at bertone's grugliasco works on june 25, 1974, painted red-orange (color code 2-464-171) with red carpets, havana alcantara seats, and black dashboard, door panels, and seat backs. Final assembly at lancia was completed on the 1st of july 1974, with an invoice date of july 9, 1974, and it was assigned chassis number 001544. The stratos was first registered on july 8, 1977 with number plate to r05675, and it was driven about 20,000 kms over the subsequent three years. The car was then acquired by its second owner on june 18, 1980, and on may 25, 1981 it was registered with a new number plate, roma y70340, which it still retains (new reproduction). The second owner added about 50,000 kilometers until 1984, when the car was stored and seldom driven. This particular stratos is one of only a few that has never been raced and it remains to this day in remarkably original condition. In years past, the fragile seat bolsters were recovered, retaining the original havana inserts to an otherwise preserved cabin, essentially as it left the factory. All glass is original, including the windshield with period automobile club d'italia decal and vinyl registration pouch. The front compartment contains the original spare tire assembly, windshield washer pouch and auxiliaries – as does the engine bay wi.
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