The Lancia Stratos HF is one of the most iconic and distinctive rally cars ever made, dominating the World Rally Championship from 1974 to 1976. Stratos HF was the first car designed specifically for rally racing, rather than adapted from a road-going model. With only 492 units ever made, this car is a prized possession for passionate collectors. The sports car’s most defining feature was its radical wedge-shaped body, crafted by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, which looked like something from the future. The compact size, wide stance, and panoramic wraparound windshield gave the 2.4-liter V6 engine-powered performance vehicle an unmistakable presence, both on and off the rally stage. Now Benedict Radcliffe has created a life-sized wireframe sculpture of the iconic vehicle. Having previously enchanted us with the 1:1 scale model of the widebody Porsche 934, the artist and designer, inspired by Marcello Gandini’s finest designs, adds to his unique portfolio of wireframe automobiles. Benedict’s unique creations are a part of private collections in Europe, the United States, and even Japan – talking volumes about his creative tendencies. The journey started from his first exhibition, exhibiting a full-scale 3D wireframe model of the Subaru Impreza, that’s commonly referred to as the Modern Japanese Classic. Designer: Benedict Radcliffe Just like his other creations, the Lancia Stratos HF sculpture is made out of steel tubes and bends that are cut, shaped and welded by hand. Everything right from the front end, headlight housing and the hood to the wheels, spoilers and doors are made exactly to the measurements of the classic sports car that made a name for itself in the mid-70s. Draped in striking yellow color, the wireframe sculpture emulates the original’s wedge styling and the sleek racing proportions. Truly an iconic piece for your expansive garage to catch eyeballs. You can also show this piece outdoors in your open garage, since the material used for insulating the metal is corrosion-resistant and galvanized. The original Stratos, with its revolutionary design by Marcello Gandini and its dominance in the 1970s rally scene, left an indelible mark on automotive history. Radcliffe’s interpretation captures this essence, not merely as a representation but as a reimagining of the Stratos’s spirit. The sculpture retains Stratos’s distinctive features: the aggressive stance, the flared wheel arches, and the unmistakable silhouette. Its transparent nature invites viewers to inspect beyond the surface, urging them to appreciate the underlying structure and the artistry involved. This installation isn’t just an artistic endeavor; it’s a dialogue between the past and the present, between engineering and art! Interestingly, Radcliffe has put up the Lancia Stratos HF wireframe sculpture on Collecting Cars for auction to fetch the best price possible. The current bid stands at €21,250 with just two days left before it goes to one lucky bidder. The post Benedict Radcliffe revives the iconic Lancia Stratos HF as a transparent sculpture that you can’t drive first appeared on Yanko Design.