Only just found this forum and thread, and I'm amazed, as I didn't realise that the STS had such a following.
I have an STS 2. I have owned it from new and it is pretty much original, although I did not want the Lx SPD's that came with it and I later changed the factory Rock Shocks to a pair of Manitou air shocks to cut down on weight.
My bike was one of the first batch to arrive in the UK. I remember the UK importer at the time (Cerratti) were so desperate to get the bikes out there, that they were putting all sorts of pressure on dealers to stock them and were even happy for non-GT dealers to sell them. Mine came through Somerset Bike Centre, as they are my local dealer who I have supported since Dave opened the business in a container at a garden centre (another story).
So, I'll drag the poor dusty beast out of the garage later and get some photos.
I have to confess, I have never ridden the STS that much, as I tended to stick with my Zaskar LE, that I built up from a bare frame. Maybe it's time to give it a clean and polish.