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  1. Marcello

    Marcello Formula 3

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    #1551 Marcello, Jul 10, 2008
    Hi Raymond,

    The car with Patrick is a Swiss version, see front indicator...

    I'm not sure if that's the same car as 12470 (picture sent by Joe) though..

    That cat seems to have a light tan/cream interior (sand),
    while the car with Patrick has a white interior.
    Very hard to tell for sure, but to me it looks that way.

    Best regards,
    Marcel
     
  2. raymondQV

    raymondQV F1 Rookie

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    #1552 raymondQV, Jul 10, 2008
    The car on the picture is not 470, it's just another car they got from importer Codeco for this picture.
     
  3. Marcello

    Marcello Formula 3

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    #1553 Marcello, Jul 10, 2008
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    Right!

    I think that I have seen that silver/blue car with M.B Sport Car stickers and side skirts in Monaco in 1984.
    At that time it had no skirts and not big stickers, but it had a little Lamborghini Suisse S.A. sticker on the rear.
    Very likely it's the same car? So could this also be #1121444 Raymond?

    It had different mirrors when it had the BL 232 U plates.

    Also note the non Swiss front light indicators..

    Also look at the gap between the front hood and bumper (more cars had that by the way)

    Ciao!
    Marcel
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  4. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #1554 joe sackey, Jul 10, 2008
    Looks like the car owned by Stephane Ratel in the mid-80s. I will have to show him these pics and see if he can remember.

    Any yes, many Countach have that gap between front hood lid and bumper...
     
  5. exotic30

    exotic30 Karting

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    #1555 exotic30, Jul 10, 2008
    Joe, do you have these two period photos in higher resolution? Thanks!!
     
  6. wbaeumer

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    #1556 wbaeumer, Jul 10, 2008
    Best colors for the Countach are -IMO- silver, blue and black!! Great looking car!

    Ciao!
    Walter
     
  7. Jota 5084

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    #1557 Jota 5084, Jul 11, 2008
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  9. Marcello

    Marcello Formula 3

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    #1559 Marcello, Jul 11, 2008
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    Yes, in Holland now. Claimed to be owned by a member of ABBA...can you confirm?

    Ciao
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  10. Jota 5084

    Jota 5084 Formula 3

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    #1560 Jota 5084, Jul 11, 2008
    I`ve just heard that Agneta in ABBA owned a Jalpa, i have an article in some mag. about the CT, i`ll se if i can find it.
     
  11. ilrglen

    ilrglen Formula Junior

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    #1561 ilrglen, Jul 11, 2008
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    Do you have the chassis numbers for either of those cars? The red Contach looks a lot like one that appeared in some car magazine or other I have around hear somewhere during the eighties. I've always wanted to know which car it was. And which member of ABBA owned the Countach and when?

     
  12. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #1562 joe sackey, Jul 11, 2008
    Location: Henley-On-Thames....
     
  13. Marcello

    Marcello Formula 3

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    #1563 Marcello, Jul 12, 2008
    Hi Glen, the bordeaux red Countach is #CLA12484.
    About the ABBA connection, there is no confirmation yet.
    It could also been the founder of IKEA or WASA Knäckebröt as far as I'm concerned.

    I would not write such things on the ILR unless it is 100% sure.

    Keep up the good work Glen!

    Need any more pictures?

    Ciao!
    Marcello
     
  14. ilrglen

    ilrglen Formula Junior

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    #1564 ilrglen, Jul 12, 2008
    Thanks. But you know, marking recording the rumors (as rumors) on certain car's pages has brought back memories for many people who have then contacted us with information and photos to fill in the blanks. But I'll hold off for now. Let me know if you learn anything further.
     
  15. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #1565 joe sackey, Jul 12, 2008
    Other than Rod Stewart, Barry Gibb and Eddie Van Halen its hard to pin down any really famous Countach Rockstar owners. Stewart owned 6 from 1978 to 1990 by my count...
     
  16. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #1567 joe sackey, Jul 12, 2008
    Rod Stewart Countachs Im aware of...

    Red LP400 (S Targa)
    Yellow LP500S
    Silver QV
    White 88 1/2
    Red Annivesario
    Black Annivesario
     
  18. BlueBiturbo

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    #1568 BlueBiturbo, Jul 12, 2008
    "Some guys have all the luck"
    (By Rod Stewart)
    :D
     
  19. Graphicar

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  20. Dilancer

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  21. ilrglen

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    #1571 ilrglen, Jul 12, 2008
    And don't forget Eddie Murphy, IF you want to include his venture into pop music making him a "Rock Star." He owned a Countach. And you forgot Sammy Hagar. DEFFINITELY a Rock Star! Not sure if Wayne Newton qualifies...

     
  22. joe sackey

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    #1572 joe sackey, Jul 12, 2008
    Thanks for sharing Dilancer...
     
  23. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #1573 joe sackey, Jul 12, 2008
    Glen:

    Wayne Newton bought Oleg "The Mountain Man" Stavrowsky's LP400 Periscopa after it was repaired (he hit a wolf at 100mph whilst on a run crossing New Mexico on the way to Wallace in Arizona).

    Sammy Hagar simply used Eddie Van Halen's LP400S according to the man who serviced their cars (Hagar had Ferraris)

    Eddie Murphy has been said to own a Countach and Ive seen a chassis number noted, but, I have never seen any first-hand recounting, image or sighting of same. Anybody have anything?
     
  24. ilrglen

    ilrglen Formula Junior

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    #1574 ilrglen, Jul 13, 2008
    Eddie Murphy Countach ELA12765
    Sammy I have noted as having an LP400S1 but no chassis number and no solid proof of either.



     
  25. raymondQV

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    #1575 raymondQV, Jul 13, 2008
    The founder/owner of Ikea lives in Switzerland, from an interview he sounded like a very down to earth person with no attitude for exotic cars.
     
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