Time flies when youre having fun....thanks all. And the 2,000th reply coincidentally was by yours truly Joe www.joesackey.com
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My dealer told me those oil leaks were the built in Lamborghini rust prevention system that came as standard equipment!
Joe, a question please if you have the answer... I have several people refer to the 78 S-1 and the 79 S-1 as having different front rear bumper configurations. I myself could not see any difference. Is this correct, and if so what would you look for between the 78 and 79?? Also, IF I had paperwork showing #36, (my current car) being produced PRIOR to #34 as well as earlier delivery date...what would you make of that... would it be 78 or 79?? In your best opinion... I have come into new paperwork on this car that suggests that...
Not to answer for Joe, and I want to hear from him but there is no difference between 78 & 79 other than the Gauges that most 79's have the later Jager style and the 78 and a few 79's have the SW LP400 gauges. And the thicker steering wheel was started at what # I do not know. Roy they may have been refering to cars that were changed when they came in to meet the DOT.
That is what I was thiking, BUT I am not posative...hope Joe can help shed some light on this back and forth question... ALSO now coming up is what would you say a car with Bigger gauges, Bigger steering wheel, reported to be a 79, BUT has the older 45MM carbs on it to be?? The more I dig into this car, the more comes out...
What car the red/black? All Countach had 45DCOE up till mid 81' Then they went to 40DCOE carbs, my first car #1121328 had 40's on it. I bought 45's and changed them out. Tony
PS: who is saying what? Becaues there is more BS out there than fact. I have been studying these for years and so many books are published with wrong info it makes me nuts!
That's a good idea, I have the feeling you will need them. You should post some pictures of the red Countach that you had shipped in & sold awhile back. It was so cool looking.
Oh, no....I just helped my friend Jeff with all my Countach Knowledge so he knew what was a good one to buy. He paid for it and he shipped it in. I am not a Dealer or Broker...just a guy who has owned a few. But here is a picture none the less... Image Unavailable, Please Login
I would say it is just like any other 79 after the Jager gauges. My ex now Ralph's #1121068 is the same way... big gauges, bigger steering wheel and 45DCOE carbs. Tony
You asked and you know I dont beat around the bush so here goes: The statement that 78 & 79 cars have different bumper configurations is ....well, how should I put this <<thinks>>, BS. They are the same. You gotta love the proclamations being made out there, and as Tony suggests, most of them are just plain wrong. I listen to them every day...hence the purpose of this thread in part. Note what I said about about 1121034 on ********** recently. The factory told the first owner that it was completed at the very end of 1978. But, he never saw the car till April 1979. So the comment made on the Registry four (4) years ago has to be taken with the proviso that the factory's records were accurate, and were not manipulated (which they did in this instance to solicit full payment for a "completed car" - which turned out to not be complete at that point!). In the last few years, we have learned that the factory's records were far from accurate and were often manipulated by them in that particularly dark period at the end of the 70s when they were on the verge of bankruptcy. If however you have a factory document that says it is a 1978 car, then I suppose you could have as much faith as youre comfortable in it. This is not a clear cut matter. For me there is no material value difference in a 1978 or 1979 LP400S Series One. Its all a question of the particular car, its provenance and its current condition. The first 6 LP400S S1 had the LP400 steering wheel, and the first 28 cars had the Stewart Warner (Stage 3) gauges. Another 22 cars or so had the larger Jaeger gauges. Bravo wheels and 45mm Weber carbs etc were de riguer for them all. Joe www.joesackey.com
Yes, inquiring minds want to know just WHO is making all the erroneous proclamations?? LOL. And you gotta love the way they are adamant about the BS info too.... Speaking of BS, Floyd says there will not be any BS this Saturday and he promises a whipping in the ring. He failed however to clarify just WHO would be giving out the whipping. I will make a one-time exception and post his favorite image even though it is completely off topic, and I apologize in advance. With all my contributions I hope I have earned enough points to allow me the indiscretion Joe www.joesackey.com Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thanks...I could NOT see any difference in the bumpers and BOY I looked, so good thats now know for me. I also just cant understand the difference between 78 79 cars, they look the same to me, except like you say maybe the steering wheel etc. I just cant seem to see why there is so much wopie to do about 78 or 79, regardless of paperwork they all S-1 lowbodys are a work of art IMO. I think a lot of it may just be bragging rights??? Who cares, to have ANY S-1 is a treat, at least I think so... WOW, what do you know, we seem to be on the same page here LOL LOL There may be a Christmas Present in my/your stocking after all...HA HA
Roy, Because of the SW gauges on your car (#36) makes it the same as a 78. Some 78's have thin steering wheels and a few have the periscope roof. I think what makes a 79' is the Jager gauges. Like an 80 and a few 81's have the deep dish wheels. Maybe we should get your car and my exhaust together on a date LOL! Tony
Seeing the error of my ways im back on topic with a lovely image of our old 'Periscopa' Joe www.joesackey.com Image Unavailable, Please Login
LOL LOL So let me get this straight, you want to stick your pipes up my rear end??? Will you kiss me in the morning also?? ROTFL OMG HA HA HA
This is just such a sweet PIC!! Can you just imagine back then when you took delivery.. YOU WERE KING OF THE HILL...PERIOD!! I know at one time there HAD to be one of these drive up to the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills...NOW finding a pic with that AND HEF next to it...THAT would be BUCKS city!!
Historian training.... Wing types in order of introduction: Adjustable with Wolf style riser without side plate..............1978 Adjustable with Wolf style riser with side plate..................1978 Adjustable slung back riser without side plate.......... ...late 1978 - 1980 Adjustable slung back riser with side plate........................1981 - 1983 Fixed wing slung back riser with side plate........................1984 - 1985 Tall not slung back QV riser with smaller wing...................1986 - 1989 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
