Countach, the ultimate supercar

[Marcello]

Originally Posted by joe sackey

No. But they should.

Joe
www.joesackey.com

No?

I thought they had the lamborghini Registro.
When you fill in plenty of forms, pay even more then plenty cash,
and perhaps after buying some parts they want you to,
you can glue this special plate onto your dashboard.

Whatever happened to this project?

[whart]

Ralph~ my wife was not an obstacle to that car. At the time, I was looking to upgrade from an 8 cyl. Ferrari. I found that car to be spectacular to look at, but claustrophic in the extreme to sit in; perhaps I was wrong from a driver's standpoint- i didn't really like how I fit into a BBi until I learned to cant the seat back and drive with an extended reach in more relaxed fashion. I was certainly wrong from an investment point of view, but, hey, I have always claimed that I never bought any of these cars as an investment. Notwithstanding that, I would still love to have one of these early cars. They are the most beautiful of the Lambos, other than the Miuras.

[joe sackey]

Originally Posted by Marcello

No?

I thought they had the lamborghini Registro.
When you fill in plenty of forms, pay even more then plenty cash,
and perhaps after buying some parts they want you to,
you can glue this special plate onto your dashboard.

Whatever happened to this project?

Good question.

Joe
www.joesackey.com

[ralfabco]

Originally Posted by whart

Ralph~ my wife was not an obstacle to that car. At the time, I was looking to upgrade from an 8 cyl. Ferrari. I found that car to be spectacular to look at, but claustrophic in the extreme to sit in; perhaps I was wrong from a driver's standpoint- i didn't really like how I fit into a BBi until I learned to cant the seat back and drive with an extended reach in more relaxed fashion. I was certainly wrong from an investment point of view, but, hey, I have always claimed that I never bought any of these cars as an investment. Notwithstanding that, I would still love to have one of these early cars. They are the most beautiful of the Lambos, other than the Miuras.

Will


Perhaps a different color interior, might help with the claustrophic interior ? - Just a thought.


The 350/400GT, is another beautiful car series. It is the L alternative, to the Lusso.

[joe sackey]

Originally Posted by ralfabco

Will


Perhaps a different color interior, might help with the claustrophic interior ? - Just a thought.


The 350/400GT, is another beautiful car series. It is the L alternative, to the Lusso.

1120136 is the chassis number of the restored red LP400 on this thread we just sold.

Joe
www.joesackey.com

[joe sackey]

Wally had the works install this fully adjustable wing to aid his high-speed driving. This is a rare and unique Countach, perhaps the most valuable production LP400...

Here it is pictured at the factory in 1974.

Joe
www.joesackey.com

[Kingair33]

Originally Posted by joe sackey

Wally had the works install this fully adjustable wing to aid his high-speed driving. This is a rare and unique Countach, perhaps the most valuable production LP400...

Here it is pictured at the factory in 1974.

Joe
www.joesackey.com

Any idea where it is now?

[joe sackey]

Originally Posted by Kingair33

Any idea where it is now?

I will have to ask the owner if I can disclose that.

Joe
www.joesackey.com

[v tach]

Why do some Countach's have the Suzuki Samurai tail lights while others (the one's pictured in this thread) have the full, arrow shaped lights? Is it a US vs Euro thing? Sorry for the silly question. Beautiful car by the way!!!
Vivek

[ClassicFerrari]

Originally Posted by joe sackey

Wally had the works install this fully adjustable wing to aid his high-speed driving. This is a rare and unique Countach, perhaps the most valuable production LP400...

Here it is pictured at the factory in 1974.

Joe
www.joesackey.com

Hi Joe. Me being Canadian, Walter Wolf has been an interesting topic for me. Just a couple of questions. Do you know if he is still alive? If so, is he still in Canada and does he have anything to do with the automotive industry anymore?

[joe sackey]

Originally Posted by ClassicFerrari

Hi Joe. Me being Canadian, Walter Wolf has been an interesting topic for me. Just a couple of questions. Do you know if he is still alive? If so, is he still in Canada and does he have anything to do with the automotive industry anymore?

Yes, I speak to him on occasion the last time being about a year ago. He has a huge ranch home in British Columbia (and homes in Europe & elsewhere also). He is semi-retired having sold his Walter Wolf Lights cigarette factory in Croatia a few years ago (making another fortune). He still owns a few sportscars:
- F40
- Enzo
- Lamborghini LM002
- Lamborghini Diablo SE30

The only car he has ever regretted selling? "My Lamborghini Miura SV..."

Joe
www.joesackey.com

[docmirror]

Originally Posted by Marcello

No?

I thought they had the lamborghini Registro.
When you fill in plenty of forms, pay even more then plenty cash,
and perhaps after buying some parts they want you to,
you can glue this special plate onto your dashboard.

Whatever happened to this project?

Well, it was intended as an exclusive club, for an exclusive group, of exclusive vintage cars. The VLG (Vintage Lambo Group) here in the states roundly poo-pooed it as being snobbish, costly and elitist, which was a quite accurate description. since the factory doesn't support us with parts, paperwork, and barely acknowledges the existance of the pre-Diablo cars, no one ever joined, although I know there were a few folks that intended to sign up. The strictures put in place, and the costs, and benefits made it a non-starter from the outset.

also, they ignored the grass-roots efforts of long time owners, clubs, and registrered collectors, and 'went their own way' without acknowledging anyone that has done more for the vintage cars than the factory these past 10 years. In case you hadn't noticed, I'm a bit bitter about the plan, and I wasn't the only one. It died a merciful death.

[joe sackey]

Originally Posted by docmirror

Well, it was intended as an exclusive club, for an exclusive group, of exclusive vintage cars. The VLG (Vintage Lambo Group) here in the states roundly poo-pooed it as being snobbish, costly and elitist, which was a quite accurate description. since the factory doesn't support us with parts, paperwork, and barely acknowledges the existance of the pre-Diablo cars, no one ever joined, although I know there were a few folks that intended to sign up. The strictures put in place, and the costs, and benefits made it a non-starter from the outset.

also, they ignored the grass-roots efforts of long time owners, clubs, and registrered collectors, and 'went their own way' without acknowledging anyone that has done more for the vintage cars than the factory these past 10 years. In case you hadn't noticed, I'm a bit bitter about the plan, and I wasn't the only one. It died a merciful death.

Another perfect example of why Lamborghini of the present needs to wake up and smell the coffee... there are other car companies that leave owners of the heritage cars in little doubt that they are valued and catered for.

Joe
www.joesackey.com

[ClassicFerrari]

Originally Posted by joe sackey

Yes, I speak to him on occasion the last time being about a year ago. He has a huge ranch home in British Columbia (and homes in Europe & elsewhere also). He is semi-retired having sold his Walter Wolf Lights cigarette factory in Croatia a few years ago (making another fortune). He still owns a few sportscars:
- F40
- Enzo
- Lamborghini LM002
- Lamborghini Diablo SE30

The only car he has ever regretted selling? "My Lamborghini Miura SV..."

Joe
www.joesackey.com

Very cool Joe. Thank you kindly for the info!

[thecarreaper]

Originally Posted by docmirror

Well, it was intended as an exclusive club, for an exclusive group, of exclusive vintage cars. The VLG (Vintage Lambo Group) here in the states roundly poo-pooed it as being snobbish, costly and elitist, which was a quite accurate description. since the factory doesn't support us with parts, paperwork, and barely acknowledges the existance of the pre-Diablo cars, no one ever joined, although I know there were a few folks that intended to sign up. The strictures put in place, and the costs, and benefits made it a non-starter from the outset.

also, they ignored the grass-roots efforts of long time owners, clubs, and registrered collectors, and 'went their own way' without acknowledging anyone that has done more for the vintage cars than the factory these past 10 years. In case you hadn't noticed, I'm a bit bitter about the plan, and I wasn't the only one. It died a merciful death.

well said.

[Kingair33]

Originally Posted by joe sackey

I will have to ask the owner if I can disclose that.

Joe
www.joesackey.com

I understand. I would accept a continent if that were ok! Joe which book do you feel is the most accurate about the LP400?

[joe sackey]

Originally Posted by Kingair33

I understand. I would accept a continent if that were ok! Joe which book do you feel is the most accurate about the LP400?

Coltrin/Marchet, to a degree.

Joe
www.joesackey.com

[joe sackey]

:-0


Joe
www.joesackey.com

[BrianZuk]

Great shots, beautifull car.

[joe sackey]

The owner of this car restored it thoroughly and uses it on both road and track. The front bumper is a nod of respect to the original LP500... interesting albeit non-original color.

Joe
www.joesackey.com